Join J Street Pittsburg to hear from one of the most powerful and inspirational Palestinian advocates for nonviolent change. Ali Abu Awwad knows from personal experience that Palestinian self-development and nonviolence that are the keys to change in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Ali will speak about his 20 year journey of nonviolent leadership in Palestine, Israel, and around the world. He will also discuss his founding of the Taghyeer (Change) Palestinian National Nonviolence Movement.  Ali will speak about Taghyeer grassroots activism throughout the West Bank including their current work in Masafer Yatta; the urgent deteriorating political situation for Palestinians and Israelis; the fundamentals of personal and social transformation in the Palestinian-Israel conflict and in hoped for global change; and the  importance of international connection to Palestinian aspirations and voice -- and support for approaches that build a path to resolution of the conflict.

When: Wednesday, April 19 | 7-8:30pm
Where: Squirrel Hill JCC, 5738 Forbes Ave, Levinson Hall