Bloody Sunday Trust launches 'One World, One Struggle' events programme

The Bloody Sunday Trust has unveiled its programme of events ahead of the 53rd anniversary of the atrocity.
This year’s commemorations have been dedicated ‘to those who are suffering in Palestine’ under the theme of ‘One World, One Struggle’.
This year’s programme includes numerous events focused on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A spokesperson for the Bloody Sunday Trust said: “As we remember Bloody Sunday in 2025, we do so again as the Zionist genocide against the people of Palestine remains relentless. Last year as we gathered the death toll had passed an unbelievable 10,000.
“This year it is many times that, with an uncountable number also killed by illness and starvation caused by the Israeli blockade on aid, yet another weapon in their murderous arsenal.
“The genocide continues even though its architects are now fugitives from the International Criminal Court, wanted on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, the use of starvation and the deliberate targeting of medical facilities.
“The issuing of the arrest warrants follows on from the International Court of Justice ruling that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land is unlawful and the earlier finding of plausible evidence of genocide following the case taken by South Africa.
“Yet despite these rulings from the highest courts in the world, and the many condemnations from the United Nations and others, the ‘leaders’ of the so-called international order refuse to do anything to force a stop to this genocide.
“They are complicit in this genocide, and we hope for more arrest warrants.
“We want international action. If international law is to retain any credibility the ICC and ICJ rulings must bring to an end the genocide and the apartheid regime.
“We want national action. We call on the new Dublin government to fully adhere to these rulings by enacting the Occupied Territories Bill, imposing trade sanctions and enforcing an arms embargo as priority actions.
“We want local action. Derry City and Strabane District Council must now be much stronger on its position against apartheid in Palestine, and has this week recommitted itself to an apartheid free zone, where this crime, and all those who aid and abet it, will never be welcome.
“It must also commit to ensuring it is fully complying with the ICJ ruling and that it is not directly or indirectly assisting the illegal occupation of Palestine in any way.
“We have made this call in the hope that Council take action on this commitment by 30 January 2025. This would be a fitting and very welcome way to mark the anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
“The 2025 commemoration of Bloody Sunday, just like the 2024 one, is dedicated to those who are suffering in Palestine. Let us hope that we will not have to do it again next year.
“One world, one struggle, until all are free.”
The annual Memorial Service will take place at 11.00am on Sunday, February 2 at the Bloody Sunday Monument on Rossville Street.
There will be a Minute’s Silence at 4pm on Thursday, January 30 at the Monument, dedicated to the children of Gaza.
The Memorial Mass meanwhile will be held at St Mary’s Church, Creggan on Friday, January 31 at 7.30pm.
The Bloody Sunday Lecture will be delivered by Nadya Tannous, Palestinian Youth Movement, at 8pm on Friday, January 31 at the NW Learning & Disability Centre, Foyle Road.
The programme also includes the launch of ‘Moon Tell Me Truth’, an exhibition of poetry from children in Gaza which will take place at 7.00pm, Tuesday, January 21 at the Museum Of Free Derry in Glenfada Park. The exhibition will be on display until February 14.
Other highlights include ‘4 Days In Derry: A Woman’s Story’ which depicts Bloody Sunday as told through the eyes and hearts of 13 local women. This production will be staged at the Millennium at 8pm on Friday January 24 and Saturday, January 25. For tickets, contact the box office on 02871 264455.
The Launch of ‘Puppet Masters’ by David Burke will focus on the them of ‘how MI6 masterminded Ireland’s deepest state crisis’ and will take place at 7.00pm on Saturday, January 25 in the Museum Of Free Derry in conjunction with Little Acorns Bookstore.
Among the other events, there will also be a workshop to design a draft north west anti-racism charter, facilitated by Shane O’Curry (Irish Network Against Racism) and Dave Duggan from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Saturday, February 1at the North West Learning Disability Centre (Destined), Foyle Road. To register for this event please contact constance@bloodysundaytrust.org
A Bloody Sunday Fundraising Gig with Luke McLaughlin, Tullagh Folk, Gary Óg, Irish Brigade will also be held at 7.00pm on Sunday, February 2 at Sandinos Bar, with admission £10, pay at the door.
For the full programme visit: museumoffreederry.org/events/bloody-sunday-2025/