Danish Model Protests with Palestinian Flag During 'Marimekko' Show
While walking down the runway, Jura raised a Palestinian flag bearing the words: 'Act Now Against Genocide' — a direct message calling for urgent action regarding events in the Palestinian territories.Jura Index Spring
The incident sparked widespread engagement on social media, with many praising it as a courageous stand linking the fashion world with humanitarian causes, while others saw it as highlighting the growing prominence of peaceful protests in international forums.
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