RESOURCES

HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE DURING COVID-19

Despite the pandemic and closing of many public spaces, we can continue to do advocacy. In fact, many injustices are being exacerbated by the pandemic. If you are struggling for ideas  or inspiration of how to continue doing education and advocacy, here are a few suggestions: "Advocacy for Justice: How to be effective during Covid-19."

Speaker Videos

• Libby Davies (Political lobbying)
• Diana Ralph (What is antisemitism)
• Tom Beilman (How are the children)
• Omar Haramy (Kumi Now)
• Ahmed Abu Artemas (Gaza March of Return)
• Zaya Kuyena (Cost of solidarity)

“The drastic cut in US aid under the Trump Administration has left hospitals in East Jerusalem seriously under-equipped and ill-prepared to deal with the COVID-19 virus. The Israeli government has been slow to respond to requests for help, and, until recent weeks, had not registered the number of cases in East Jerusalem or majority Arab cities within Israel. As Israel begins to lift restrictions, identifying and treating those
with the virus is becoming more and more important.”

- From Sabeel Wave of Prayer, April 30^th

CAMPAIGNS

• Defense for Children International – Palestine
• Sabeel
• Wi’am Centre for Conflict Resoluton

OPPORTUNITIES

"I don't know what I was thinking. Taking my sabbatical in Occupied Palestine? Spending three months living in who knows what conditions, literally under the guns of the Israeli Military? Walking children to school under those same guns, watching as their parents (driven off the land by Israeli colonies) were checked by guards before being allowed the privilege of providing low wage labour for Israeli employers? Standing helplessly while homes are demolished and farms are uprooted by Military bulldozers? Being screamed at and photographed by Israeli colonizers who 'know' taking Palestinian land is a god-given right? 

What was I thinking? Spending three months in the Holy Land, witnessing unholy acts. Finding fellowship and community amongst peace builders from Palestine, Israel and folk like me, from other countries in the world. Being taught again, and again, and again, that fear and violence only beget more of the same. Going to church in Bethlehem, praying at Golgotha, standing at the Wailing Wall, pasturing sheep with shepherds where David pastured his...

What was I thinking? I know I'll never think in the same way again...visit Palestine for three months and help change lives. Your own may be the first."
Read more on Keith's Blog.

Join #nowaytotreatachild campaign co-leaders from Defense for Children International - Palestine and American Friends Service Committee for a webinar on May 12 at 12 pm ET / 9 pm PT. We will share information and updates on the situation of Palestinian children in Israeli prisons amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and provide updates on US congressional advocacy efforts concerning H.R. 2407. Register for the webinar