Newcastle set for UK and Europe’s first Palestinian memorial

A new memorial for Palestinian civilians could be added to Newcastle’s Peace Garden following a proposal supported by local councillors and community groups. The Peace Garden, located within the grounds of Newcastle’s Civic Centre, was established as a space for remembrance and reflection for communities affected by war, genocide and violence. The initiative was led by Councillor Habib Rahman, whose work with Newcastle City Council helped create the memorial area. Two memorials have already been installed in the garden. In 2024, a memorial stone was unveiled in remembrance of the genocide against the Tutsi people of Rwanda, supported by Newcastle’s Rwandan community. A second memorial was installed in 2025 to recognise the genocide against the Roma people. At the same […]