
Ibtisam Mahameed
Ibtisam Mahameed is a Palestinian peaceworker and member of the Jerusalem Peacemakers. She a founder of the Women's Interfaith Encounter, a program of the Interfaith Encounter Association.
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The Role of Women in PeacemakingĀ
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed explains why women need to be at the heart of peace negotiations. Ultimately men and women must work together if peace is to be fully realized.
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Affinity of Hearts
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed speaks about the role of mercy and compassion in her work with Palestinians and Israelis. She explains that mercy is …
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Two Kinds of Policy
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed explains the need for a new peace agreement based on "people's policy" rather than government policy.
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The Language of Mutual Love
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed describes the need to listen with respect and learn about other cultures if we are to find common goals.
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Under the Tent of Sarah and Hagar
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed uses the Gospel story of Sarah and Hagar to bring women from around the world together.
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The Next Generation
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed explains the urgent need to raise future generations with a vision other than war.
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Unity in Practical Terms
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed conveys the difficulty of finding unity during times of war. She further explains that when we speak of unity, we …
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The Power of Peace
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed suggests that real power doesn't come from using violence or force, butĀ from making peace.
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Planting a Tree of Peace
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed describes the difficulty of planning for a future without economic means. So much money is spent on making war, but …
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Ibtisam Mahameed: Complete Interview
Palestinian peaceworker Ibtisam Mahameed speaks about her role as an Arab Muslim woman working towards peace in the holy land. Mahameed speaks about her role …