IMEU Institute for Middle East Understanding
Today is International Women’s Day so we’re honoring five powerful Palestinian women. Meet Leila Abdelrazaq, author, artist, and co-founder of Maamoul Press, “a multi-disciplinary collective for the creation, curation, and dissemination of art by marginalized creators.”
on March 9, 2020
It's International Women’s Day so we’re honoring five powerful Palestinian women. Meet Rawia Bishara, acclaimed chef and owner of the Brooklyn-based restaurant Tanoreen where you'll find your fav Palestinian dishes made meticulously with all the right spices and tons of love.
on March 9, 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re honoring five powerful Palestinian women. Meet Ramallah-based political analyst Diana Buttu who has courageously waded the waters of mainstream media to make sure the voices of Palestinians under occupation are highlighted and heard.
on March 9, 2020
For International Women’s Day we’re honoring Palestinian women. Meet Tahanie Aboushi, a New York City based attorney and civil rights advocate. She’s dedicated to ending mass incarceration—oh, and she’s running to be Manhattan’s next district attorney.
on March 9, 2020
In honor of women's month, we’re honoring five powerful Palestinian women. Meet Rashida Tlaib the first Palestinian-American woman elected to Congress. She's a powerhouse, advocating a green vision for her home-state Michigan to Palestinian rights in Congress.
on March 9, 2020
In photos: Palestinians from Bethlehem to Nazareth participate in Christmas celebrations despite Israel's continuous efforts to erase Palestinian traditions and Palestinian Christian lives.
on December 20, 2018
From Bethlehem to Nazareth to the Gaza Strip, Palestinian Christians — a group that many people don't know exist — are taking a breath from the daily struggles of life under occupation to enjoy tree lightings and time with family. Palestinian Christians make up over 10 percent of the Palestinian population worldwide.
on December 23, 2015
The Israeli army and police have a long history of using excessive and disproportionate deadly force against unarmed Palestinian protesters and others, including summary executions. The following is a list of unarmed Palestinians killed unlawfully by Israeli soldiers and police since the beginning of October 2015. Last updated October 21, 2015.
on October 22, 2015
Following a ruling by Israel’s High Court of Justice on May 15 allowing the army to demolish the entire village of Susiya and expel its residents to Area A of the Occupied Territories, the people of Susiya now prepare for the imminent destruction of their homes.
on July 21, 2015