Our Mission
Our
struggle is rooted in a deep commitment to justice, human rights, and
the fundamental dignity of the Palestinian people. OPRA stands in
unwavering solidarity with Palestinians in their quest for their right of
return, the restoration of their lands, and the protection of their
future generations. We express our full support for an apartheid-free
and liberated historic Palestine, where Palestinians are able to return
to their ancestral homes and live in freedom. At the heart of this
struggle is the recognition that Palestinians, as an indigenous people,
have a historic and undeniable connection to the land of Palestine—one
that has been systematically denied through displacement, occupation,
and dispossession, which have taken the forms of Apartheid and Genocide.
As a solidarity group, OPRA stands resolutely behind the right of
Palestinians to resist colonial occupation in all forms, from nonviolent
actions like Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) to armed
struggle. Resistance is a fundamental right of all peoples under
occupation, and we believe that the Palestinian fight for freedom and
justice must be met with global solidarity.
We believe that the fight for justice cannot be won in isolation. It
requires a collective effort, grounded in the strength of interconnected
solidarities—building coalitions across local, national, and
international movements. By joining forces, we can amplify Palestinian voices, hold oppressive systems accountable, and push for a
world where justice, peace, and human dignity are more than just talking points.
The struggle is not just about securing rights for today, but also about
securing a better, freer future for tomorrow—especially for Palestinian
children. The ongoing violence and trauma inflicted upon the youngest
members of Palestinian society represent both a grave injustice and a
moral imperative for us to act. Their future, and the future of Palestine
itself, depend on the actions we take today.
We recognize that the
Palestinian cause is a critical part of the fight against colonialism,
apartheid, and oppression in all its forms. By standing in solidarity
with Palestinians, we stand against the systems that perpetuate
inequality, dispossession, and violence worldwide. We recognize that the liberation of Palestine is
intrinsically linked to the liberation of all peoples, and we pledge to
continue this struggle with the understanding that the path to justice
for Palestine is also the path to justice for the world.Photo by Tristan Sosteric