With Brexit, Donald Trump, fake news, far-right extremism and terrorism as part of young peoples’ reality, youth movements have never been stronger. The World Economic Forum reported that ‘the global youth uprising has intensified this year’. We are witnessing young people claiming their ground and speaking up on issues directly Read more…
As we have previously shared, #BTVPalestine was dealt a huge blow. Thankfully, Charlotte was able to return, with the help of HIRN, to finish what we started. Not only did we manage to get a bigger group together, but men also joined women in the pursuit of change. This gave Read more…
Across the globe we have seen a change in the political climate, steadily edging towards the right with a now frightening level of anti-immigration rhetoric used by leading politicians which influences communities far beyond their political sphere. Including but not limited to POTUS No 45: When he proposed to build Read more…
Our pilot programme in Palestine was dealt a heavy blow in July, but we will continue our work regardless.
What do you think is the biggest problem facing women in Palestine? ‘In my opinion the biggest problem facing women here is that they are not treated well in their homes; by their parents or their husbands.’
I am very pleased to join a team that cares and dedicates itself to human rights and I am really proud to be a BTV participant that is becoming a voice for change in this society.
Through BTV I ‘d like to become a voice for freedom and human rights especially women rights. I want to be more aware of injustices and to become a stronger voice.
On the personal level, my family offers me a lot of support to get out of the circle of adherence to customs and traditions; therefore I am allowed to travel outside of Hebron and to be an active member of the community.
‘What I really like about BTV is that we get to visit many places and do many activities which opens our minds and builds our confidence. I feel empowered to use my voice.’
Only now do I feel happy and free. I have my own business, my children and a life. I have many marriage proposals and I think I will marry again but not just yet- I have bigger dreams than just to wash cups and dishes!
