Palestine

Supper and Talk: Inside Palestine Today, the UN, and Where Do We Go From Here

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play.

Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 6:00pm

Middle Eastern Supper followed by presentation: "Inside Palestine Today, the UN, and Where Do We Go From Here"

John Dabeet, US coordinator for UN recognition of a Palestinian state and Professor of Economics at Muscatine Community College. More at http://tinyurl.com/7kazrgo and http://tinyurl.com/6wxqlmf

Steadfast Hope: The Palestinian Quest for a Just Peace - part 3

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play.

Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 7:00pm

Themes for discussion: US Media, US Aid, Finding Hope

Palestinians students, studying in Iowa, will offer personal commentary.

The third of a Four-Part Series Featuring Food, Film and Discussion. For more info, please contact AFSC Iowa Program Coordinator Kathleen McQuillen at KMcquillen@afsc.org or 515-274-4851, ext. 22.

The final event is: 

Thursday, May 31; 6:00 – 8:30 pm Middle Eastern Supper followed by presentation:

Steadfast Hope: The Palestinian Quest for a Just Peace - part 1

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

Themes for discussion: Two Narratives, Palestine in the Big Picture, Nonviolent Resistance

Palestinians students, studying in Iowa will offer personal commentary.

Part of a Four-Part Series Featuring Food, Film and Discussion. For more info, please contact AFSC Iowa Program Coordinator Kathleen McQuillen at KMcquillen@afsc.org or 515-274-4851, ext. 22.

Future events include: 

Supper and Film: Palestine is still the Issue

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play

Palestinian children at play.

Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Middle Eastern Supper followed by the film “Palestine is still the Issue,” an award-winning documentary by British journalist John Pilger. Palestinians students, studying in Iowa, will offer personal commentary.

The first of a Four-Part Series Featuring Food, Film and Discussion. For more info, please contact AFSC Iowa Program Coordinator Kathleen McQuillen at KMcquillen@afsc.org or 515-274-4851, ext. 22.

Future events include:

AFSC Iowa Newsletter April 2012

James Zogby and Jenna Broghamer 3-20-12

James Zogby and Jenna Broghamer 3-20-12

James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute, visits with Jenna Broghamer, an AFSC Iowa peace intern, following Dr. Zogby's talk in Des Moines on March 20, 2012. For a slideshow of photos from the event, please click here.

The April 2012 newsletter of AFSC-Iowa includes articles on the need for diplomacy rather than war with Iran, the work of Palestinian youth for peace, the failure of the so-called "Secure Communities" program, leadership training for Latina youth, and the excitement of AFSC's Windows and Mirrors exhibit coming to Iowa this fall. Check it out!

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Cindy and Craig Corrie Pursue Accountability from Israel

Cindy Corrie and Iyyad Rayyan in Des Moines. Photo by Michael Gillespie.

Native Iowans Cindy and Craig Corrie are the parents of human rights activist and observer Rachel Corrie who, on March 16, 2003, was killed by an Israeli military Caterpillar D9R bulldozer in the Gaza Strip as she tried to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home. Motivated by their daughter's work and example, the Corries have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of justice and peace in the Middle East and have made numerous visits to the region, spending time in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Egypt, and Turkey.

In Iowa, Palestinians Focus on Palestine

Iyyad Rayyan

Iyyad Rayyan is a Palestinian student studying business in Des Moines.

Iyyad Rayyan is a Palestinian student studying business at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Still acclimating to Iowa weather, Iyyad is eager to share his culture and stories.

By Kathleen McQuilllen, AFSC Iowa Program Coordinator

An anthropology class at Central College in Iowa recently hosted an AFSC-supported panel discussion to learn what they could about one area of the world they had recently been studying: Palestine. Three Palestinians living in Iowa participated on the panel and were eager to shed some light on Palestinian history, culture, strengths and hopes for the future.

Corrie Talk in Des Moines 12-5-11

Rachel Corrie's parents, Cindy and Craig Corrie, will speak about their pursuit of accountability from Israel.

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Pursuing Accountability with Israel with Cindy and Craig Corrie

Monday, December 5, 2011 - 7:00pm

Cindy and Craig Corrie are the parents of human rights activist and observer Rachel Corrie. On March 16, 2003, Rachel was killed by an Israeli military Caterpillar D9R bulldozer in the Gaza Strip as she tried to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home. Motivated by their daughter's work and example, the Corries have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of justice and peace in the Middle East and have made numerous visits to the region, spending time in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Egypt, and Turkey.

Documents: 
Corrie Talk in Des Moines 12-5-11

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