Ghent (Eurotoday): About 800 people participated in a peaceful march in Ghent on Saturday, organized by 20 local groups to protest Middle East violence and support Palestine and Lebanon. Participants gathered at Vrijdagmarkt, carrying banners and honoring victims, while calling for international action to protect human rights and achieve peace.
According to local police, on the 23rd of November Saturday, about 800 people participated in a march in Ghent. Twenty different local groups organized the event to protest the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and to show support for the people of Palestine and Lebanon. Marchers carried banners and signs, chanting for peace and justice, and called for an end to violence and the protection of human rights.
How did the Ghent march raise awareness for Palestinian and Lebanese rights?
The organizers of the march pointed out how the conflict is hurting civilians, especially in Palestine and Lebanon. They asked for more attention and help from the international community. The march aimed to raise awareness for those in pain and to support a peaceful solution. This event in Ghent was part of a bigger movement in many cities, bringing people together to call for an end to the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
Activists gathered at Vrijdagmarkt in Ghent, a popular spot to support a common cause. People of all ages held banners and signs, and some carried fabric panels with the names of victims to honor them. The group then marched peacefully through the city, stopping to give speeches about the importance of human rights and supporting those who have suffered. The event was about the remembrance and a call to protect basic rights and freedoms.
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In Ghent, nothing says “let’s fix the world” quite like a leisurely stroll with banners in hand—because I’m sure world leaders are just waiting for our charming little protests to solve the Middle East crisis, right? 🤷♂️ #PeaceAndPintS
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