Palestine, Our Compass
About the program
A theoretical program whose aim is understanding the origin of the conflict and the current reality of the Palestinian cause.
On the knowledge and politics track, the program rests on three axes. First: the history of Palestine and the anatomy of the conflict, from its roots to the Al-Aqsa Flood and its strategic consequences. Second: the international order and the Palestinian cause, from international institutions and international law to Palestine’s place in the world political system. Third: the Zionist system, its structure, its strengths and weaknesses, and normalisation projects and how to confront and resist them.
Goals
- 01Values and character: identity, responsibility, discipline, work ethics.
- 02Knowledge and analysis: history, politics, international law, narrative analysis, critical thinking.
- 03Leadership and social skills: leadership, communication, teamwork, conflict management, managing initiatives.
- 04Media and digital literacy: fact-checking, content creation, strategic communication, digital culture.
Who it's for
Young women and men from the Arab and Muslim world and from Muslim communities in the West, aged 18 to 35: university students, recent graduates, and young professionals.
Duration
Six sessions, one per month from January to June
Registration & follow-up
The four programs of Directed Training run at the same time, and each participant joins one program only, according to their interest, need, and background.
- Admission: motivation and willingness to learn, the ability to commit, basic digital skills, with attention to geographic and professional diversity.
- Continuation: attendance, participation, seriousness, completed assignments, and adherence to the code of conduct.
- Graduation: a set attendance rate, passing the assessment, completing the graduation project and presenting it to a panel.
Participants graduate with a practical engagement project (a media campaign, a political study, or a field initiative), presented in September each year.
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