Beirut 2011: Summer University of Palestine
Report Back and Lessons with Abbie Bakan

Join Abbie Bakan speak about her experience in Lebanon at the Palestine University this past summer. Abbie provides a current assessment of the situation facing Palestinians inside Lebanon. A opportunity to also ask questions and be in conversation with the audience.

Abigail (Abbie) Bakan is Head of the Department of Gender Studies, and Professor of Political Studies, at Queen’s University. Her research focuses on employment equity, Marxist theory and “anti-oppression politics”. She is a member of Not in our name (NION) and Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid (CAIA).

Sponsored by UJPO United Jewish People’s Order (UJPO) www.ujpo.org. UJPO-Toronto is a leading progressive voice in making secular Jewish Life, culture and practices accessible. UJPO embraces justice in all its forms.

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Need to know:
- Doors open at 1:50
- $10 admission or PWYC
- Accessible on demand via portable ramp; washrooms not accessible
- Please avoid using strong-scented products due to sensitivities

Tasty refreshments (non-alcoholic) and Zatoun oliveoil+za'atar dipping.