Author: Nick Steff
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Mary Henderson – Rock of DNTA
We are very sad to report that Mary Henderson – a vital member of DNTA for many years, died peacefully on Wednesday 8th October aged 91, surrounded by family. Her main contribution to our work started when she went to Nablus in March 2004 as part of a small official delegation charged with reviving the…
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Art Workers for Palestine – Family & Film Events
On 1st & 2nd November, Art Workers for Palestine have organised a programme of events in solidarity with Palestine including films and craft events for children and families. They will take place at ScrapAntics Wellgate. Let us know you’re coming by booking free tickets with optional donation to the Sameer Project. Full event details on Eventbrite via the…
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Palestinians need a just settlement
DNTA is a member of the Britain Palestine Friendship and Twinning Network (BPFTN). The BPFTN has issued the following statement in response to the UK government’s recognition of the State of Palestine BPFTN Statement – UK recognition of the State of Palestine – 21st September 2025 While the BPFTN welcomes the UK government’s recognition of the…
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Dundee City Council backs sanctions on Israel
Earlier this week, Dundee City Council unanimously passed the following motion and amendment about Nablus and Gaza with no speakers against. Mike Whitehead was allowed to speak to the motion on behalf of DNTA. The motion from Labour councillor, Wendy Scullin, read: This council condemns the increasing attacks on our twin city of Nablus at…
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Dundee makes headlines in the UAE
We were approached by a reporter from “The National” – an English language publication in the UAE (not to be confused with the Scottish paper of the same name!). They included many of our contributions in a long feature. Inspired by and including news about the V&A exhibition, they covered the twinning with Nablus and many…
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Maxwell Centre: Gig in the Garden
The Maxwell Centre, Carnegie Street, Dundee, DD3 7EW 11am – 1pm; Saturday 30th August 2025 Music, refreshments and a plant sale. There will also be a bake sale with proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians. DNTA will have a stall selling Zaytoun products from Palestine and Palestinian embroidered handicrafts.
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Daybreak in Gaza – Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture:
Come join us for this event with the editors, Mahmoud Muna & Matthew Teller discussing their book . 6pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 Unite The Union building, 110 Blackness Road, Dundee, DD1 5PB Get tickets here This is Gaza. A place of humanity and creativity, rich in culture and industry. A place now utterly…
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The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
Dundee premiere of Theo Panagopoulos’ BAFTA-nominated short film Saturday 26 July from 5pm to 6:30pm, Generator Projects, Dundee Synopsis When a Palestinian filmmaker based in Scotland unearths a rarely-seen Scottish film archive of Palestinian wild flowers, he decides to reclaim the footage. This tender film essay questions the role of image-making as a tool of…
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Exhibition of Palestinian dress and embroidery at V&A Dundee
Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine V&A Dundee is currently hosting an exhibition which explores the history of Tatreez (Palestinian embroidery). Tatreez is an ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery, and each region of Palestine has its own distinct and identifiable style making embroidery a language as much as a craft. For centuries, a Palestinian woman’s dress…
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Brent Council confirms twinning with Nablus in resounding vote
The London Borough of Brent has officially voted to approve a twinning agreement with the Nablus. This marks an historic moment of solidarity, cultural partnership, and people-to-people diplomacy. The vote at the full council meeting on Tuesday 14 May, was passed resoundingly. It met with applause across the council chamber and was welcomed by community…