By Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine, December 15, 2024
This 90-minute, live event was free and open to the public. Speakers included:
Cindy and Craig Corrie — the parents of human rights activist and observer Rachel Corrie who in 2003 was killed by the Israeli military in Rafah in the Gaza Strip, as she tried to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home. Since Rachel’s killing, her family has strived to continue the commitment to Palestine that she intended.
Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh — a Palestinian scientist, author and activist who teaches and conducts research at Bethlehem and Birzeit Universities.
Phyllis Bennis — Director of the Institute for Policy Studies’ New Internationalism Project, focusing on the Middle East, particularly Palestinian Rights, U.S. militarism, and UN issues.
Mohammed Abu Asi — a media professional who lived in Rafah, Gaza until he was forcibly displaced to Cairo in 2024. He earned a B.A. in Radio and Television at Palestine University and has facilitated numerous local and international conferences. As a volunteer with the Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation (PYALARA), he participated in emergency interventions to help the displaced and alleviate suffering.
Mahdi Naeem — a youth activist now living in southern Gaza, Mahdi studied media and volunteered for many years with the Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation (PYALARA). During the war, he has volunteered with PYALARA to assist students whose education has been disrupted. He has also helped provide psychological support workshops in southern Gaza displacement camps.
Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine (GSPP) is a coalition of organizations from around the world committed to defending the rights of Palestinians and ending the occupation. Our movement is built on the principles of justice, human dignity, and respect for international law.
LETTERS TO THE UNITED NATIONS, DISCUSSED IN THE VIDEO.
EMAIL THE UNITED NATIONS HERE.
