Earlier this month, six Palestinians placed the plight of the Palestinian prisoners at the centre of the Palestinian struggle, through their successful escape from high-security Gilboa prison in Israel. The escapees became instant heroes to all Palestinians, while Israel launched a massive manhunt, mass arrests, and collective punishment to mask their fallibility. This forum by Free… Continue reading When prison is a weapon
Month: September 2021
Sliman Mansour
This website offers a wide variety of original art prints of Sliman Mansour’s work, ranging from his earlier pieces in the 1970s all the way to his most recent compositions. Just as Palestinians all over the world did in the 70s and 80s, you will be hanging in your home or office a piece of… Continue reading Sliman Mansour
Education that divides
Education Funding and Policy: Week 36 of Kumi Now is now available on the website. In April of 2019, Adalah reported that “Israeli authorities are requiring all high school students—Jewish and Arab—to pass an online government propaganda course that promotes racist ideology before they are allowed to participate in overseas class trips.” According to Adalah, “One… Continue reading Education that divides
Peace Advocacy Fellowship
The Balfour Project (UK) invites applications for its peace advocacy fellowship program. This paid fellowship (now in its third year) is aimed primarily (but not exclusively) at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students who are committed to the Balfour Project ethos. The successful applicants will advocate for peace and equal rights on the basis of the… Continue reading Peace Advocacy Fellowship
B’Tselem
B’Tselem: The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories B’Tselem was founded in 1989 to document Israeli violations of Palestinians’ human rights in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip. As a human rights organization, it now unequivocally demands an end to the occupation. To promote that goal, B’Tselem… Continue reading B’Tselem
Public Speaking & Advocacy Training
Would you like an opportunity to develop your public speaking skills and become a more confident and persuasive advocate for Palestine? APAN is excited to be offering a 7-week online course in Public Speaking and Advocacy for Palestine. The sessions will be conducted by local and international trainers with extensive expertise in public speaking, debating,… Continue reading Public Speaking & Advocacy Training
Wi’am
Wi’am Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center “Wi’am” in Arabic means “cordial relationships,” and developing relationships is the essence of the Wi’am Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre’s mission. The Centre helps to resolve disputes within the Palestinian community by implementing the traditional Arab form of mediation, known as Sulha, as well as Western models of conflict resolution.… Continue reading Wi’am