Jeanie Lucas

Jeanie Lucas is a retired Adelaide Social Worker, a long time peace activist and the Secretary of the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA).

Recent articles by Jeanie Lucas

Imagine that we lived in a country that stood up for international law

Imagine that we lived in a country that stood up for international law

Every day I imagine what it must be like to live in a righteous place. Really, what must that be like?

Prime Minister ignores Palestinian criticism of Governments support for Israels oppression, genocide and ethnic cleansing

Prime Minister ignores Palestinian criticism of Governments support for Israels oppression, genocide and ethnic cleansing

The convenor of the youth branch of Australian Friends of Palestine Association, (Young AFOPA) on 20 October 2023 wrote to Prime Minister Albanese expressing disappointment in his unequivocal support for Israel during its ongoing genocide in Gaza. The writer challenged the sincerity of the Prime Ministers purported commitment to engaging in reconciliation in Australia, when at the same time supporting an occupier actively committing acts of ethnic cleansing and genocide.

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