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4 Jan 2026

This event brings together speakers who have directly faced professional or institutional pressures related to their public statements on Palestine. They share their experiences and discuss the broader implications for freedom of expression, workplace rights, and accountability.

Alex Smith: lawyer and former USAid senior advisor. Alex has spoken publicly about facing censorship and professional consequences after raising concerns about starvation in Gaza.

Dr Ranjeet Brar: vascular surgeon who has previously worked at Northern General hospital in Sheffield who has faced NHS and GMC disciplinary processes connected to his political views. He addresses how institutional policies shape public discourse and the experience of those consistently advocating against zionism and imperialism and for Palestinian liberation.

Tariq Abdelkarim: advocate on anti-Palestinian racism with experience working in administrative roles within Sheffield teaching hospitals.

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