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To respond to the request from Palestinian peace activists to help increase the international visibility of the Palestinian non-violent resistance movement, particularly in the U.S., and support the efforts of Palestinians and their Israeli allies to ensure human rights, justice and democracy for all
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To increase visibility of efforts to bring justice, security and human rights to all people in the region
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To learn more about the practice of nonviolent direct action and explore effective ways to build solidarity and social transformation in both the Palestinian/Israeli and US contexts
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To explore ways to support efforts to ensure human rights, justice and security for all.
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To develop ongoing relationships between Civil Rights leaders, human rights leaders, activists and educators, and leaders of the Palestinian non-violent movement and their Israeli allies.
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Help to inform people in the US about the Palestinian and Israeli nonviolent movement, with a special focus on the pivotal role that the United States plays in supporting the status quo or fostering change.