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Call for Applications: Hbs' MENA 8th Summer School 2022 - Morocco

Hbs welcomes applications to the 8th Regional Summer School “Waste Less, Manage Better: Exploring Municipal Solid Waste Management in the MENA Region through an Interdisciplinary Perspective” that will take place between 27 June – 01 July, 2022 in Rabat, Morocco.

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As part of the project “Towards Enhancing the Voice of Palestinians in Jerusalem”, The Jerusalemite Women Forum (JWF) concludes a series of activities with the aim of developing the capacities of female community leaders and activists on political, social, legal and cultural levels.

The Jerusalemite Women Forum: A Platform Empowering Female Community Leaders and Activists in Jerusalem

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As part of the project “Towards Enhancing the Voice of Palestinians in Jerusalem”, The Jerusalemite Women Forum (JWF) concludes a series of activities with the aim of developing the capacities of female community leaders and activists on political, social, legal and cultural levels.

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Hbs Palestine and Jordan welcomes Lamya Kaddor (Greens), member of the German Parliament

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung- Palestine and Jordan hosted MP Lamya Kaddor and Dr. Carsten Wieland from the German Green Party during their visit to Palestine.

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Climate change and global finance: Is the financial sector reaching a tipping point?

Analyse

The financial industry also sees the climate crisis as a threat to future speculation profits. Industry giants like BlackRock are calling for an end to fossil fuels and siding with the environmental movement.

By Barbara Unmüßig and Jörg Haas

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From Chemistry To Nature: A Jordanian Woman Creates 2000 Eco-Friendly Recipes

Samira Kilani could not have foreseen how a terrible incident of inhaling the fumes of chemical cleaning products and nearly suffocating would become a life-changing moment. Yet, it did. It began with replacing all chemicals with natural products and using media outlets to advise women on the dangers of mixing chemical cleaning products.

By Eman Abu Qaou’d

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US President Joe Biden’s First Visit to the Middle East: Palestinian Reactions

Biden reiterated he is still in favor of a two-state solution, even if it would not become reality in the near future. He neither made political commitments, nor apparently brought up new concrete visions how to mediate the conflict. Instead, he promised additional financial support to the Palestinians. After Biden's visit, the Palestinians once again have the impression that the US has written them off.

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I WILL NEVER FALL INTO A DEAD SEA AGAIN

Graphic Novel

The graphic novel is an awareness raising tool about the rights and entitlements of domestic workers, and called to stand up against human trafficking for labor exploitation and to respect the rights of migrant workers.

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Policy Paper: “Silwan - A Process of A Replacement”

Fact Sheet

The permanent residency status of Jerusalemites makes them subject to a range of social and economic push factors, creating a coercive environment that serves the Israeli policy of displacement / expansion in East Jerusalem. This policy paper focuses on Silwan.

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The Impact of Electronic Waste Burning on Women in Idhna, Hebron

Report

This report addresses the phenomenon of electronic waste burning for metal extraction in Hebron, Palestine, monitors the risks and damages caused, the gendered impact, searches for alternatives and possible solutions, and examine the role of the relevant authorities in curbing and stopping this phenomenon. It also aims to raise awareness on the subject and present facts to decision-makers.

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