Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator
Statement by the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Mr. Maxwell Gaylard, on the anniversary of the death of Julian Mer Khamis Jerusalem, 04 April 2012 “On the first anniversary of the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, co-founder and leader of the Freedom Theater in Jenin, the United Nations Resident […]
Juliano, one year laterجوليانو، بعد عام واحد
One year ago today, as I sat on a bus heading from New York to Philadelphia, in the middle of my book tour, my cell phone rang. It was my friend Yousef Munayyer. I assumed he was calling about the book reading we were organizing a few days later at the Jerusalem Fund/Palestine Center. But […]
Statement in memory of Julianoبيان في ذكرى جوليانو
Dear friends, It was in Leipzig two years ago that I first met Juliano and felt that great magnetism of his and of The Freedom Theatre. I have very strong and very positive memories of the time I spent with you a bit more than a year ago (February 19th – March 4th, 2011). And […]
Demonstration: Remembering Juliano
One year after the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, The murderer has not been found, Four powerful security agencies are responsible for the investigation, For finding answers to who murdered Juliano and why, So that justice can prevail. After one year of fruitless investigations, We demand results! We demand justice! What: Demonstration When: 4 April […]
March Freedom Ride
RESISTING ISRAEL’S ETHNIC CLEANSING CAMPAIGN IN AREA C March 17-29 Over the past year, the Freedom Bus has engaged over 2000 people in creative acts of community building and cultural resistance throughout Occupied Palestine. The Freedom Bus, together with several grassroots organizations, will hold a 13-day Freedom Ride in solidarity with Palestinian farmer and Bedouin communities […]
In Solidarity with Hana Shalabi
The girls in the photography workshop organized a demonstration in Jenin in support for the immediate release of Hana Shalabi, a 29 year old woman from Burqin who has been on a hunger strike since February 16th in protest of her detention. On Saturday March 10th at noon the girls headed to Jenin city with […]
Stories From Aida Camp and Hebron Youth
The Freedom Theatre proudly presents two interactive theatre events: The Freedom Theatre in partnership with Alrowwad Cultural and Theatre Society Stories from Aida Camp Tuesday March 6th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Alrowwad Cultural and Theatre Society, Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem — The Freedom Theatre in partnership with Hebron Rehabilitation Committee Stories from Hebron Youth Wednesday March 7th, 11am – 12:30pm […]
Stories From the Arab Spring
Stories from the Arab Spring: The Freedom Theatre performs in Amman, Jordan One year ago – February 25th 2011, ten thousand protesters took to the streets of Amman demanding economic and political reform. Since then, Amman and other cities in Jordan have seen numerous public demonstrations inspired by the Arab Spring. Protestors have opposed government […]
Upcoming Freedom Theatre Performance in Amman, Jordan
The FREEDOM THEATER, in collaboration with Al Balad Theater presents: STORIES FROM THE ARAB SPRING This interactive theatre event we will invite audience members to share autobiographical accounts relating to the Arab Spring. The performance will be held on Friday February 24th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Al Balad Theatre in Amman, Jordan. […]
Israeli Apartheid Law Hits Home
The Israeli Supreme Court recently upheld a ruling allowing Israel to prevent Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza, who marry Israelis, to reside with their spouses in Israel. This law further permits the deportation of Palestinians who are currently living with their families in Israel. Taiseer Khatib, teacher of Creative Writing at The Freedom […]