22 February 2026 – PSNA is deeply saddened by the death of Palestine stalwart Roger Fowler last night.
Roger has been a legend of the solidarity movement for many decades as the founder and co-ordinator of Kia Ora Gaza which delivered humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza strip by land and by sea.
In particular Roger co-ordinated New Zealand participation in many of the “flotillas to Gaza” which aimed to break Israel’s illegal siege. He was a leader of the overland convoy in 2012 which brought 14 ambulances into Gaza, three of which were paid for and stocked by donations from New Zealanders, to the service of the people of Gaza.
Most recently Roger was heavily involved in co-ordinating New Zealand support for the Global March to Gaza and the Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.
Roger was a man of great integrity and character with a passion for justice. He will remain a guiding light for the solidarity movement here.
Roger wrote the song “We are all Palestinians” which is performed by Unity Pacific at this link and is an anthem for the solidarity movement here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsBIU55_oPk
John Minto
Co-Chair PSNA.
