with Palestinian Peace Activist
Ali Abu Awwad

Co-sponsored by the Foundation for Middle East Peace, the Middle East Institute, the New Israel Fund, and Americans for Peace Now.

WHEN: Friday, January 24 | 9-10:30am

WHERE: The Middle East Institute
(1763 N Street NW Washington, DC 20036)

Registration for this event is required, as space is limited.

Join us as we welcome Ali Abu Awwad to Washington, DC. Abu Awwad will discuss his work to mobilize a movement of nonviolent resistance to the occupation in the Palestinian Territories, what led him to this path, his reception in Palestinian society, his engagement with Israeli civilians and military authorities and his hopes and concerns for the future.

Please contact Arielle Hollies at ariellehollies@jstreet.org with any questions you may have leading up to this event.

Ali Abu Awwad is a leading peace activist and a leader of several peace-building initiatives, including the Taghyeer (Change) Palestinian Nonviolence Movement and the Karama Center. His life and work have been featured in two award-winning films, Encounter Point and Forbidden Childhood.