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ALLMEP 2018 Regional Conference draws over 65 organizations
On March 22 at the Jerusalem International YMCA, the Alliance for Middle East Peace welcomed 160 people from over 65 different organizations to the third annual ALLMEP 2018 Regional Conference.
Givat Haviva to launch first international school for future peace leaders
Givat Haviva is set to open the first international school for “leaders for a shared society” in Israel. The school, which will be located in the Givat Haviva campus in northern Israel, will be the first of its kind and will revolve around fostering student’s abilities in leadership and conflict resolution.
UN Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process calls for peace
Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefed the U.N Security Council on the current situation in the region and called for an end to violence and recognition for the countless Israelis and Palestinians still working tirelessly for peace.
what’s our impact?
$100
million
in U.S. funds supporting
Israeli-Palestinian
cooperation thanks to
ALLMEP’s advocacy
100+
organizations
coordinating, collaborating,
raising their profile,
recruiting resources,
and building a growing
community for peace
$260
million
to people-to-people
efforts worldwide
as a result of
ALLMEP's advocacy
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תקשורת – ערוץ ליישוב הסכסוך نموذج تقديم ترشح للمشاركة في برنامج الإعلام – قناة لتسوية النزاعات
See flyer in Arabic on first comment
אם אתם/ן מעוניינים להשפיע ולשנות את השיח והסיקור במדיה שיקדמו תהליכי הידברות ושלום – תכנית זו מיועדת לכם/ן. הר...
"the defense minister's judgment is completely devoid of sensitivity to the bereaved families' considerations, who want to hold a ceremony with Israelis and Palestinians."
Live streaming on FB: theparentscircle.org/live_ceremony_2018/
The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) shared J Street's post.
We're still thinking about the incredible speeches we saw at the opening session of #JStreet10, including this powerful moment from Huda Abuarqoub of The Alliance for Middle East Peace. Watch all of ...
"These are some of the darkest days I can remember in Israel/Palestine, and dehumanization sits at its very center. The light, the way out of this darkness and the route to peace, justice and security will be built on recognizing our shared humanity, recoiling at the horror we’ve inflicted, and convincing our leaders to take responsibility and do what is best for all of the inhabitants of this land."
Read Huda Abuarquob's perceptive op-ed in The Forward
Opinion | As Palestinians, We, Too, Must Take Responsibility For Gaza.
forward.com
As a Palestinian, I must also take responsibility for the tragedy in Gaza. Those soldiers did not see Gazans as equals. But neither do my leaders.
The Rotary Foundation is now accepting applications for the fully-funded 2019 Rotary Peace Fellowship. Up to 100 social change leaders are selected globally every year to earn either a master’s degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities around the world. Application deadline 31 May. Learn more:
www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships?cid=soc_peace2019_20180201_eml_ad_na_announcemen...
For the last 12 years, the annual Israel-Palestinian Memorial Day has united thousands worldwide to mourn, hope, and raise our voices for peace. Now, the flagship ceremony from פורום המשפחות השכולות Parents Circle Families Forum منتدى العائلات الثكلى and Combatants for Peace is under threat.
Please click below to help save Israeli-Palestinian memorial day!
Save Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day!
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This year we will hold the thirteenth Israeli-Palestinian ceremony, in which we come together in pain and grief. Why together? Because we believe the saying "in death they bequeath us life" is not a s...
Sikkuy, as a joint organization of Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel - who are also members of the Palestinian people living in Gaza under siege - we want to express shock and protest at the violent suppression of the legitimate demonstrations by the fence in Gaza in the past two weeks.
We condemn the brutal shooting and killing of unarmed demonstrators and the severe violation of the right of Gaza residents to demonstrate and protest the inhuman situation in which they live today.
We warn that the continuation of the current Israeli policy vis-à-vis Gaza and the avoidance of genuine attempts to promote an agreement that will guarantee freedom and independence for the Palestinian people will lead to deterioration and escalation and to many years of conflict and suffering to both sides.
[This post was originally posted in Hebrew and Arabic by עמותת סיכוי جمعية سيكوي Sikkuy]
Another not-to-miss NYC event! On April 29, ALLMEP member Sikkuy, together with UJA Federation of New York and the Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality and Shared Society, will hold the day-long Sikkuy Seminar at the WeWork Center at Bryant Park in Manhattan.
Our goal is to initiate an ongoing dialogue with our friends, supporters, community leaders and experts on advancing equality and shared society for Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel. We are gratified that an all-star group of speakers from Israel and the USA, Arabs and Jews, has agreed to participate with their knowledge and insights.
To register online: bit.ly/Sikkuy2018NYC
For full seminar details: bit.ly/Seminarinvitation
עמותת סיכוי جمعية سيكوي
1. AGFUND International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Projects is an annual prize established in 1999 by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development work.
agfund.org/media-center/gallery/agfund-prize/agfund-prize/about-prize/
2. The Youth Democracy Award puts DEMOCRACY as the highest priority and will continue awarding the “Youth Democracy Award” in 2018, honoring projects, initiatives and activities by and for young people who do not only commit themselves for democracy, but also reveal current difficulties and challenges of democracy. The application deadline is on 15th April 2018 . www.bpb.de/veranstaltungen/format/wettbewerb/263781/youth-democracy-award-2018
3. Filmmakers Without Borders is seeking applications for its Filmmaking Grants to support independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange. filmmakerswithoutborders.org/grants/
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AGFUND International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Projects is an annual prize established in 1999 by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), with the aim of inciting and encouragin...
Friends in the NYC area! Do not miss this incredible event by פורום המשפחות השכולות Parents Circle Families Forum منتدى العائلات الثكلى:
SISTERHOOD OF HOPE, SISTERHOOD OF PAIN: Her 12-year old daughter was killed by an Israeli. Her 18-year-old son was killed by a Palestinian. Giving in to revenge and bitterness is almost irresistible but 4 bereaved Israeli and Palestinian mothers who have paid the highest price to the conflict, have forged the pain of their children’s deaths into a common passion for peace. These bereaved mothers of the Parents Circle are bringing their remarkable stories to the Streicker Center on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:00PM EST. Moderated by Nightline anchor, JuJu Chang.
Tickets: FREE
Also not to miss - MAKING PEACE IN THE KITCHEN: Get to know these extraordinary women in the most delicious way possible: in the Temple Emanu-El kitchen. The bereaved mothers of the Parents Circle produced a book of recipes for friendship, remembrance—and Israeli and Palestinian jam. This is a rare chance to spend time with them while making and sampling jam. Tuesday, May 1 at 11:00 AM
Tickets and more information:
emanuelstreickernyc.org/events/making-peace-kitchen-jam-session/
Wishing a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover to all those in the ALLMEP family who celebrate
160 people from over 65 organizations gathered at the YMCA in Jerusalem, to gain strength from each other, challenge one another's theories of change, and gain access to top level diplomatic officials. Our keynote, UN Special Coordinator Nikolay Mladenov addressed civil society, marking the first time this office has ever done so. He pledged to bring the stories of our community directly to the UN Security Council.
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Please Tag yourself, so people can network with you. Photos: Chen Leoplold
ALLMEP is deeply thankful to the leadership of Congresswoman Lowey, Congressmen Fortenberry, Crowley, Rogers, and Senators Leahy and Graham and all of their staff for including people-to-people funding in the Omnibus bill. Not only were the programs funded but they have been increased for the first time in 10 years, with a 20% bump for Israeli-Palestinian CMM programs. At a time of historic cuts in foreign aid ($3.4 billion this year) we are proud to have been able to work with Congressional leaders who have been able to recognize the value of the work of our members.
Please Tag yourself, so people can network with you.
Photos: Chen Leoplold
Please Tag yourself, so people can network with you. Photos: Chen Leoplold
The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) shared American Friends of the Parents Circle - Families Forum's post.
American Friends of the Parents Circle - Families Forum
On April 17, 2018, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians will come together to remember the shared pain experienced on both sides of the conflict. The Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony comes ...
Don't miss this great piece on MEET - Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow in Forbes!
Palestinian And Israeli Teenagers MEET To Shape Their Future With Tech
forbes.com
Middle Eastern Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (MEET) is a nonprofit that has brought together Palestinian and Israeli high schoolers to learn, imagine and build technology together through an immersive MIT...
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation announces Israel’s first international school for leaders for a shared society, set to open in September:
Givat Haviva to open International school for ‘shared society leaders’
jpost.com
Half of students will be Arab and Jewish Israelis, half from abroad.
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: United States Institute of Peace seeks proposals on Strengthening Peacebuilding Efforts and Peacemaking Prospects in Jerusalem
USIP seeks to foster thought innovation and deepen the impact of peacebuilding interventions centered on Jerusalem. Through this competition, USIP seeks proposals for projects with any of the following objectives:
- Informing US and international efforts pertaining to the core issue of Jerusalem that can help bring about a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
- Enabling practical steps that can preserve and advance the potential for successful diplomacy and can prevent violence in and around Jerusalem;
- Bridging divides between Jerusalem communities.
Preference will be given to organizations with a proven track record of conducting projects in, or directly related to, Jerusalem.
Strengthening Peacebuilding Efforts and Peacemaking Prospects in Jerusalem
usip.org
Jerusalem is one of the core issues underlying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and efforts to resolve it. President Trump’s December 2017 recognition of the city as Israel’s capital has sparked ...
: מכון מרחבים ע"ר Merchavim Institute معهد مجالات
The Arab Teacher Integration in Jewish Schools program (ATI), a joint initiative with the Ministry of Exudation, creates exceptional opportunity to convey the values of shared citizenship, respect for diversity and establishes a foundation for improving inter-group relations within Israeli society.
The Arab Teacher Integration in Jewish Schools program (ATI), a joint initiative with the Ministry of Exudation, creates exceptional opportunity to convey the values of shared citizenship, respect for...
Published today: ALLMEP's Founder and President gives an update on ALLMEP's advocacy efforts and our recent 2018 Advocacy Day in Times of Israel:
Israelis and Palestinians on Capitol Hill: The struggle for peace is underway
blogs.timesofisrael.com
WASHINGTON, DC -- Turning points in history often seem to come out of nowhere. But, hindsight usually shows they......
Congrats!
Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel
We are proud to announce that Hand in Hand Co-founder Lee Gordon received the Brock International Prize in Education! Yohai Gross, an Israeli educator who specializes in work with at-risk and specia...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a global call for solutions designed to close the digital gender divide.
Deadline: May 4th, 2018 at 12:00 pm ET: Applications due
www.womenconnectchallenge.org/
womenconnectchallenge.org
WomenConnect Challenge Improving women's participation in everyday life by meaningfully changing the ways women and girls access and use technology The Digital Gender Divide Technology is revolutioniz...
A quick story highlighting the Parents Circle-Families Forum's International Women's Day activities:
פורום המשפחות השכולות Parents Circle Families Forum منتدى العائلات الثكلى
Bereaved Palestinians, Israelis march against occupation
yahoo.com
Beit Jala (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Hundreds of bereaved Palestinian and Israeli women marched through the West Bank on Friday against the Israeli occupation, in an International Women's Day e...
Bereaved Palestinian and Isareli women of the @PCFF on International Women's day
The bereaved women of the Parents Circle don't want you to have to find out how strong you are through mourning. פורום המשפחות השכולות Parents Circle Families Forum منتدى ال...