Thursday, November 7, 12:00 PM EDT - Zoom
Fall Mini-Series Holding on in the Dark: Palestinians Pursuing Justice Under Occupation - Nov 7 & with Rania Khoury
Join Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) for a five part mini-series featuring stories from several notable Palestinian Christian cases currently making their way through the challenges, injustices, and frustrations of the legal system under occupation. Over the course of the series, we will hear from the families and loved ones of Palestinian youth in detention, families whose lands are at risk of annexation, experts on the Israeli government’s use of legal proceedings, and CMEP staff and board members. Each week, will also include action-steps for how Americans can support and advocate for Palestinians in the U.S.
Week 1, October 15th: Series Overview featuring HaMoked watch the recording
Week 2, October 21st: Spotlight on Al-Makhrour watch the recording
Week 3, October 28th: Spotlight on Layan Nasir watch the recording
Week 4: Spotlight on Shady Khoury - Spotlight on Shady Khoury – register here (scroll down for registration link) Join CMEP on November 7 at 12pm EST to hear Rania Khoury recount the heartbreaking story of her son, Shadi's, arrest. At the age of 16, Shadi was arrested in the early hours of the morning, beaten, and detained for 45 days, all for the crime of "lynching a car". Two years later, his court case continues to be unresolved. After Rania narrates Shadi's story, Miranda Cleland from Defense for Children International will join us to share information about the arbitrary arrests of Palestinian children and the conditions they face in detention.
Week 5: The Case of TBD – date and registration forthcoming