By Gemma West
Poets and speakers gathered for a night in support of Palestine in attempts to seek comfort, raise money and reflect on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The ‘Speak for Palestine’ event brought the Leicester community together after nearly 70 days of constant attacks in the Gaza Strip.
25-year-old Maimoona Alhaddad, a Leicester based poet who organised the evening, says she felt like she had to do something to raise awareness and do her part.
Listen to the full interview here:
Maimoona Alhaddad- Organiser and poet
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Jeeda Joseph- Activist
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A handmade cake, sold for £200 as part of the auction
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