Virtual Summer Series: Palestine During Double Lockdown.
The series title, taken from Rev. Dr. Raheb’s latest book, speaks to the additional layer of oppression that the pandemic has inflicted on Palestinians. Hear from Bright Stars co-founder and Dar al-Kalima University President, Mitri Raheb alongside students, faculty, and scholars from the university.
Highlighting how our friends in Palestine are unlocking hope amidst this “double lockdown.”
Learn how you can partner in unlocking hope. We’ll also have an opportunity for participants and partners to discuss aspects of the Israeli occupation, especially the planned annexation and other human rights violations occurring in the shadow of the pandemic.
JUNE 29
Annexation and the Creative Response: How are Israel’s annexation plans impacting Palestine’s creative leaders?
Join Rev. Dr. Raheb and Dar al-Kalima Board member Varsen Aghabekian to learn about Israel’s most recent steps towards annexation. Listen to a Dar al-Kalima student share how the annexation plans are affecting hwe daily life- and how she’s choosing to respond.
Varsen Aghabekian, PhD
Dr. Aghabekian is a member of the Board of Directors of Dar al-Kalima University. She is a human rights activist and member of the board of Commissioners of the Independent Palestinian Commission for Human Rights and former Commissioner General from 2015-2018. She’s also the former Executive Director of Al Quds (Jerusalem) Capital of Arab Culture (2009), Director of Research & Planning at the Welfare Association, Associate Professor at Al-Quds University (1988-2008) and Dean of Health Professions (1995-1998).
