Best of 2024

Posted on December 31, 2024 by myeye1

We’ve come to the end of 2024. It has been an eventful year for me personally and on the world stage. I was lucky enough to travel to lots of different countries as well as spend time with family and friends and doing my part in calling for peace and justice in the world.
Wars also still continue, in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and other parts of the world. They have taken a toll on me and many others and I pray that an end to these come swiftly and permanently.

Here are some of my best and favourite photos of this year, as I prepare for the next. Happy New Year to everyone and may it be one that is calmer, more peaceful and positive one for us all, with plenty of adventure.

Sunset of orange and blue sky with a skyline of buildings in silhouette

Bride in colourful outfit and green ourse

Street art depicting Palestinian journalists

A blue carpet with worshippers and a golden chandelier

Colourful umbrellas hanging above the street

auroras boreales or Northern Lights, red and green hues

Mosque at night illuminated in yellow light

huge structure in the shape of a body-centered cubic iron crystal

1 Year and 76

Posted on October 9, 2024 by myeye1

It’s been one year since Israel’s genocide against Palestine began, an anniversary I prayed would never come. In truth though, it’s not one year, it’s been 76 since Palestinians have been killed and displaced off their land. There were 300,000 of us and more in London calling for a ceasefire for Palestine and now Lebanon and every oppressed people across the world. We won’t tire and we will use our voice to call for freedom, rights and dignity for all.

Palestine heroes

Posted on April 2, 2024 by myeye1

This cool street art has emerged not far from where I live. Palestinian journalists have been vital in getting information out of Gaza and they truly are heroes for risking their lives to do so. A great piece of art to honour them I think.

Farewell 2023

Posted on December 31, 2023 by myeye1

We’ve come to the end of 2023. I was able to see some beautiful things this year like flower fields and the Peaks, as well as some truly wonderful art. But sadly the end of this year is a one with war ongoing in too many parts of the world. I pray that people find peace, justice and safety soon.

Here are some of my favourite photos from 2023, looking back is always a nice way to end a year. I wish you all Happy New Year and pray that 2024 is filled with peace and happiness for all of us.

large, laser-cut steel cube suspended from the gallery ceiling fills the space with elaborate floor-to-ceiling shadows

Women wearing Palestine flags on their backs

And still we stand

Posted on December 19, 2023 by myeye1

The ongoing bombardment of Gaza in Palestine has lead to the loss of almost 20 thousand people, so many of them children. As we approach Christmas it makes me sad and angry to see so many people and their governments celebrate Christmas but not care about the people, including Christians in the land that Jesus was born and that Christianity came from. Like so many I will continue to call for a permanent ceasefire and pray that the people of Palestine are safe and find peace soon.

In our millions

Posted on November 15, 2023 by myeye1

I joined a million people in London last weekend to call for a ceasefire against Israel’s brutal bombardment of Gaza and for an end to the occupation against all Palestinian people. The last month has seen thousands killed, mostly children. It has to stop. Seeing so many people come out to protest was heartening to see. In our thousands, in our millions, we are all Palestinians.

Farewell 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by myeye1

2021 has been a tough year; the world had aims of leaving the pandemic behind and returning to a more normal life, but sadly the pandemic is still with us, still raging in too many places. Vaccines have brought us hope though, and more freedom. I pray that less wealthy countries have access to them just as we have. I would specifically like to thanks the NHS health workers for the endless hardwork in vaccinating us and caring for those that are ill.

This year has been a quieter, more reflective one for me, I have taken time to look at the world around me and have tried to shape a path for myself that I hope will lead to fruition in the future. Below are some of my favourite photos of the year that we now leave.

I hope 2022 is a happier, healthier one for all of us, I pray that we can finally leave the pandemic behind us and have more gratitude for the freedom we have. I hope that 2022 is one that allows us to fulfil some of our ambitions and gives us drive to be better to ourselves and each other. Happy New Year.

Protesting for Palestine

Posted on June 18, 2021 by myeye1

I have been passionate about supporting the rights of Palestinians for many years now so when violence broke out in Gaza in the last few days of Ramadan it was difficult to see. In the weeks that followed there were many protests in support of Palestinians and against the abuse of power displayed by Israel, across the UK and across the world. I joined one protest a few weeks ago to show my support.

The route for the protest was along some of London’s famous backdrops. I joined them at Trafalgar Square and we made our way past Piccadilly Circus.

The route of the protest took about an hour to walk. We then all congregated in Hyde Park for speeches from politicians, organisers and academics. Even a heavy downpour wasn’t enough to scatter the crowd.

This protest is said to be the largest ever held in Britain for support of Palestinians and their rights. An estimated 200,000 people marched in London on this day. I pray that Palestinians are given their human and civil rights and that they are able to live in peace and freedom like so many of us take for granted.

I have Jewish colleagues and friends that I respect and I know that Judaism is a religion of peace. It’s Zionism that Israel promotes, a political ideal that leads to racism and inhumane treatment of the Palestinians. I’d also like to point out there is no room for anti-Semitism in support for Palestine.

Palestine Expo 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by myeye1

Palestine has been a controversial issue for many years but it’s one that I’ve felt quite strongly about for some time, so when I heard about a Palestine Expo coming to London I made sure I was able to go. The Expo was in London and was the biggest social, cultural and entertainment event on Palestine in Europe.

There were lots of people from all backgrounds attending which I thought was great. At the venue there was a knowledge area, food quarter and a gallery. I thought the day was very worthwhile; I attended some talks with inspiration speakers and learnt about issues that Palestinians face today, about their culture and tried some of their food.

As tensions continue in the Middle East I think events like these are important to share information and broaden views and I would definitely attend an event like this again. I hope that Palestinians facing hard times know that they aren’t alone and that they have support from around the world to help and resolve the situation they are in.
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Check The Label

Posted on May 20, 2016 by myeye1

Ramadan is fast approaching and in preparation many muslims buy dates that are traditionally used to open fasts at sunrise. A campaign which starts today and that I have been aware of and have supported for some time now, is one run by Friends of Al-Aqsa who remind us that when buying dates we should check the label to see where the dates come from, to ensure that we are not buying dates grown in illegal settlements such as West Bank or Jordan Valley. To do so would further oppress the Palestinian people who’s land has been stolen.