Message From Palestine
25 March, 2012
Need Volunteers
We need media and other volunteers for upcoming critical
events including the Global March to Jerusalem and the Welcome to Palestine
Campaign (see below for links). We especially need volunteers in the West
Bank. All levels of skills and knowledge would be appreciated. Send a
brief description of your background and availability to
[email protected]
We just had the book launch of "*Faith Under Occupation*: The Plight of
Indiginous Christians in the Holy Land" in Beit Sahour
* "Palestinian Christians are one of the most misrepresented and poorly
understood groups in the Middle East. In this study by Ecumenical
Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), they tell their
own story of life under an occupation that discriminates against all
Palestinians, regardless of their faith. " *You can download the PDF file
here and use it in your advocacy and outreach (especially to churches):
http://www.eappi.org/index.php?id=7530
*Global March to Jerusalem 30 March 2012*: Delegations and volunteers are
assembling in various bordering countries and mass movements in Palestine
is materializing. If you are unable to join us in Palestine or along the
borders, join or organize events in your cities (particularly at Israeli
embassies and consulates)
http://www.gm2j.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/416816611669001/
*Welcome to Palestine 2012*: Over 1500 have already purchased tickets from
Europe alone and we expect many more to arrive for a week of activities
beginning April 15. Join us as stand together Internationas and
Palestinians for peace, nonviolence, freedom of movement, and solidarity
with those struggling to stay in their land. (email to help or for more
info: [email protected] )
http://bienvenuepalestine.com/
http://www.welcometopalestine.info
http://www.palestinejn.org/
http://electronicintifada.net/content/interview-everyone-can-help-welcome-palestine-2012/10706
UN Report: The Humanitarian Impact of the *Takeover of Palestinian Water
Springs by Israeli Settlers*
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_springs_factSheet_march_2012_english.pdf
*United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination* (CERD),
was "appalled" by Israel's racial segregation policies and that an advanced
version of an upcoming CERD report indicates that racial prejudice can be
found in almost every facet of Israeli life.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/116872593/CERDCISRCO14-16
Mazin Qumsiyeh, PhD
http://qumsiyeh.org
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