Tag: Nablus
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Dundee celebrates 45 years of twinning
This November, Dundee celebrates 45 years of twinning with Nablus. To mark this occasion and the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Dundee’s Caird Hall has been lit up in the colours of the Palestinian flag.
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Statement from New Askar Refugee Camp, Nablus on World Children’s Day
To mark World Children’s Day, the following statement was issued by the Askar Refugee Camps’ Association for Community Development. On the occasion of World Children’s Day, which marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the children of New Askar Refugee Camp remind the world that their rights…
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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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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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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…
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Nablus under attack
Dundee Trades Union Council publishes a statement highlighting the current emergency in Palestine and calls on political representatives and civic society to take action. The emergency facing Nablus and all governorates in the North of the West Bank demands action by UK and local government, journalists and all media outlets, major institutions and all civil…