Palestine

“I have learned that a woman can be a fighter, a freedom fighter, a political activist, and that she can fall in love and be loved. She can be married, have children, be a mother. … Read More»

RAMALLAH - It is not easy for a Palestinian woman to say that she wants to work against violent extremism in the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. … Read More»

RAMALLAH – In May 2005 I was elected to be the first woman to join the Sinjel Municipality in the Ramallah district. … Read More»

‘I can’t cool boiling waters in Russia. I can’t be Picasso. I can’t be Jesus. I can’t save the planet single-handedly. I can wash dishes.’ Rachel Corrie, September 2003, before going to Gaza … Read More»

Empower a Palestinian Business Woman Application deadline: May 15, 2012 Urgent appeal - recruiting 65 mentors for our spring cycle Apply online now … Read More»

“Townsmen, wake from your sleep!" It was 2:30 in the morning and the desperate calls from the city mosques broke the night silence. … Read More»

The Open Society Foundations’ International Women’s Program and the Disability Rights Initiative announce a call for proposals addressing the situation of women and girls with disabilities in the foll … Read More»

The Open Society Foundations’ International Women’s Program and the Disability Rights Initiative are pleased to announce a call for proposals addressing the situation of women and girls with disab … Read More»

Dalia Association, Palestine’s first and only community foundation, recently launched an advocacy campaign to address the issues facing grassroots civil s … Read More»

“Your people go around killing other people.”……….“You’re not ugly. I thought all Palestinians are ugly.”………..“You are going to hell because you are not Christian.” ………..“Palestine? What’s that? … Read More»