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Benjamin Ladraa

Human Rights Activist, Advocate

Friend of PalestineNot Palestinian, and stood with Palestine
Born in
Umeå, Sweden
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Why Benjamin is here

Walked from Sweden toward Palestine in 2017–2018 to raise awareness of Palestinian rights; Israeli authorities denied him entry at the Allenby crossing.

Their story

Benjamin Ladraa is a Swedish activist who set out from Gothenburg in August 2017 on a walk intended to reach Palestine. After traveling through Europe and the Middle East, he reached the Allenby crossing from Jordan in July 2018. Israeli authorities denied him entry, ending his attempt at the border rather than in Jerusalem.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Benjamin’s path.

  1. 2017

    Organized a hunger strike in May to protest solitary confinement and detention without trial of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel.

  2. 2017

    August 5, 2017

    Began his walk from Gothenburg, Sweden, to raise awareness of human rights violations in the West Bank.

  3. 2018

    July 6, 2018

    After reaching the Allenby crossing, was denied entry by Israeli officials, leading to further media coverage and international discussions about his journey and the Palestinian situation.

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  4. (Post-Journey)

    Continued his activism by touring the United States and other countries, sharing his experiences and advocating for Palestinian rights.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Awareness Campaign

    Successfully conducted a solo 4,800-kilometer walk through 13 countries to raise awareness about human rights violations in the West Bank.

  2. Media Engagement

    Gained significant media attention through his journey, speaking on local radio stations, national television, and featuring in international news outlets.

  3. Educational Outreach

    Through his journey and subsequent tours, Ladraa has been able to educate a wide audience on the Palestinian situation, using platforms like social media and public speaking engagements.

  4. Direct Involvement

    Visited Palestinian refugee camps during his journey, directly engaging with the people affected by the conflict and sharing their stories.

  5. Global Activism

    Continues to advocate for Palestinian rights internationally,encouraging people, especially in the United States, to educate themselves about the situation in Palestine and the role of international support for Israeli occupation.

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