Martha Ní Riada: As a student, I know our activism is a beacon of hope in the face of unspeakable horror in Gaza

Across the landscape of global politics, few issues evoke as much passion and urgency as the ongoing genocide in Gaza. As the world watches in horror, student activism has emerged as a powerful force, challenging the complicity and hypocrisy of third-level institutions. In the wake of atrocities committed by the apartheid state of Israel, students are raising their voices, demanding justice and refusing to be silenced. The urgency of student activism in this pivotal moment cannot be overstated.

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Students on the grounds of Trinity College Dublin take part in an encampment protest over the Gaza conflict. Photo: PA Across the landscape of global politics, few issues evoke as much passion and urgency as the ongoing genocide in Gaza. As the world watches in horror, student activism has emerged as a powerful force, challenging the complicity and hypocrisy of third-level institutions.

In the wake of atrocities committed by the apartheid state of Israel, students are raising their voices, demanding justice and refusing to be silenced. The urgency of student activism in this pivotal moment cannot be overstated. The surge in student activism across the globe in response to the situation in Gaza is a testament to the power of collective action.



From campuses in the West to universities in the Middle East, students are taking to the streets, organising protests and demanding accountability. However, with activism comes resistance, and authorities have responded with repressive measures to silence dissent. The brutality of these responses only underscores the importance of the cause.

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