Jerusalem

We are excited to invite you to a symposium on the occasion of the publication of a research on *"Tradition, Crisis, and Renewal in East Jerusalem Society" by Dr. Amnon Ramon, which we advanced together with our partner @מכון ירושלים למחקרי מדיניות - Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research When? Thursday, November 28th, 2024, 17.00-19.30 Where? Jerusalem Institute For Policy Research, Radak Street 20, Jerusalem What? The symposium is devoted to the deep societal transformations the Palestinian Arab population of East Jerusalem has been undergoing in recent years. In the first part we will analyze the impact of these processes on the Palestinian society in the different neighborhoods in East Jerusalem. In the second part of our symposium, we tackle the question, how these internal social changes can be integrated into policies tailored to the diverse population segments of East Jerusalem in areas such as employment, social services, higher education, and more. See enclosed a detailed program. For registration follow the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczN_tmxeiqrct_-PcW-IxCO2M8EmGiSKJH0Z7glR69mgAyQA/viewform

Strengthening Journalism in Palestine with the “Daqeeq” Program. Our partner Wattan Media, through its “Daqeeq – Accurate” project, is empowering Palestinian journalists to verify information, combat misinformation and hate speech, and promote media and digital literacy. By leveraging skilled fact-checkers, the initiative exposes media manipulations and false information, ensuring trustworthy and credible reporting. The project also included a three-day intensive training program for 15 young journalists, enhancing their expertise in professional journalism, source verification, credibility building, and media literacy to help create a more informed and resilient society.

We had the privilege of convening and hosting members of our ME 2.0 community—comprising Palestinian and Israeli entrepreneurs, business leaders, and young professionals—for a half-day retreat in Jerusalem. The retreat took place at the beautiful Arab-Jewish Cultural Center, Feel Beit (Feel Beit), which provided a welcoming and safe space for meaningful dialogue. We began by checking in with one another, sharing how the ongoing war is affecting us both personally as well as professionally. Together, we exchanged best practices for coping with emotional stress, frustration, and feelings of hopelessness. In the second half of the day, we were honored to host Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Achmad, founders of the podcast “Unapologetic – The Third Narrative.” These two Palestinian activists explore paths toward reconciliation and peaceful solutions to the war, while delving into Palestinian identity, history and culture. Amira and Ibrahim shared how the events of October 7th and their aftermath have reinforced their conviction that a new, open dialogue about the war is urgently needed. They emphasized the importance of amplifying Palestinian voices in peacebuilding and trust-building efforts. The retreat fostered an intimate and open exchange, offering comfort during these challenging times. It reaffirmed the strength of our small yet resilient community.