Projects, sister’s book, Nobel Prize, Free speech victory & politics
Mazin Qumsiyeh
Dear Colleagues
Thanks to volunteers, donors, funders, staff, and researchers, we just
concluded our 12th major project in two years (that was on conservation and
community empowerment in the protected area of Wadi Al-Zarqa al-Ulwi – near
Salfit funded by UNDP/GEF/SGF). Now we focus on four new funded projects in
areas of Al-Makhrour (National Geographic), Wadi Qana (Belgium MRV),
Climate Change Education (City of Geneva), and building a community garden
(Rotary Club). We have several more pending applications and ongoing
projects. We could use your support so please visit our website (see
palestinenature.org and https://youtu.be/BPhFLOsEIM0) and connect with us
to see how we can work with you to enhance and accelerate work for people
and nature in Palestine and beyond.
[My sister’s book is out] Peace for a Palestinian, by Sahar Qumsiyeh. Sahar
Qumsiyeh was born into a loving Christian family in Jerusalem and raised in
Beit Sahour, near Bethlehem. Growing up in a country torn apart by
political upheaval, Sahar struggled with feelings of hopelessness and anger
as she watched her people being persecuted, tormented, and even killed. In
Peace for a Palestinian, Sahar shares her experience desperately searching
for peace and joy only to find that true peace lies not in external
resolution but in following the Savior. Whether your own obstacles are
great or small, Sahar’s message will help you discover that the true source
of peace and comfort is the same for all of us. The book can be purchased
from https://deseretbook.com/ or Amazon
A 15 minute video that was shown to Bethlehem University regents in which
Mazin Qumsiyeh explain his thoughts on Palestine, apartheid, freedom and
more: https://youtu.be/QRt6qwy9ZSw
In a Major Free Speech Victory, a Federal Court Strikes Down a Law that
Punishes Supporters of Israel Boycott
https://theintercept.com/2018/
BDS Movement for Palestinian Rights Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize- As a
member of the Norwegian parliament, I proudly use my authority as an
elected official to nominate the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS)
movement for Palestinian rights for the Nobel Peace Prize.
http://www.ipsnews.net/2018/
Poisoned toothpaste and exploding phones: New book chronicles Israel’s
‘2,700’ assassination operations: Intelligence correspondent Ronen Bergman
persuades Mossad agents, Shin Bet and military personnel to disclose their
stories on state-sponsored killings. Ethan Bronner
Excellent article on nature of apartheid against non-Jewish “citizens of
Israel”
http://imemc.org/article/
Stay Human
Mazin Qumsiyeh
A bedouin in cyberspace, a villager at home
Professor, Founder, and (volunteer) Director
Palestine Museum of Natural History
Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability
Bethlehem University
Occupied Palestine
