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Annual Report 2010 (new)


Islamic religious leaders deplore acts and declarations aimed at Christians in Iraq


New Strategic Plan for the Arab Thought Forum


● The ATF was among the participants of a meeting organized by the UNDP on August 19, 2010.


● After receiving the contribution from the Norway Representation, the Civil Coalition of Defend ding


● The issue of the PLC members from Jerusalem including the former minister of Jerusalem Affairs,


● The ATF participated in the gathering organized by the Jerusalem Christian Patriarchs conducted on September 2, 2010.


The new issue of the Annual Report, has been issued. This report for year 2009.


Encouraging citizens’ awareness and understanding of democratic and transparent participation in the local elections


Electoral Reform Project "Reconciliation and Elections: achievements, failures and scenarios"


Final workshop for the Electoral Reform Initiative.


The Principle of Separation of Powers in the Palestinian Political System


New issue of ATF annual report released 2008


The National Solidarity Committee with Archbishop Kaputchi calls for the Pope interference on the return of Jerusalem archbishop


Capacity building of the Yemeni Team of Combating corruption


Participation on the 13th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC),


Meeting in Jerusalem for solidarity with Bishop Ilarion Kabouji


During 17-10 November 2008 held in Tunis a conference on "Role of women on the political parties in the Arab World"


Implication of the International Financial Crisis on the Palestinian Economy


The Limits of the Informal Justice or the tribal law


Palestinian delegation represents “al-Quds 2009” visited Bahrain


New issue of ATF annual report released


ATF Journal Issue 34 New


The International Criminal Court


Implication of the article 212/5 of the Israeli planning Law on residents of Jerusalem


A press conference was held in Jerusalem on the need to raise the local and international profile of Palestinian prisoners


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Jerusalem, Palestine time: (GMT+2) 09-02-2012

The Arab Spring: between a frozen winter, blistering summer and withering fall

A meeting around the Arab Spring and its role and impact on Palestinian affairs was held, led by Mr. Abdul Rahman Abu Arafeh, and included participants from a wide array of political backgrounds as well as journalists and researchers. The meeting followed ...
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Workshop on Palestinian Investment Held by The Arab Thought Forum with Cooperation with the Palestinian Businessmen Association

The event was led by Mr. Abdul Rahman Abu-Arafeh with participants including Dr. Samir Abdullah, Mr. Mahmoud Al-Jaafari and Mr. Mohammad Al-Masrouji. Researchers ...
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The Arab Thought Forum Discusses Study on Social Movements

The Arab Thought Forum held a panel discussion to discuss a draft study on social movements In 11 January 2012, A number of important issues were raised including the need to reformulate the terms of relationships between social movements, grass-root economic activity, civil society and civil institutions, as well as NGO’s, ...
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Starting the preparations for a new electoral Code of Conduct in Palestine

The Steering Committee for the Dialogue and Consensus-Building Initiative carried out by the Arab Thought Forum and the Carter Center, held a meeting on 2011-05-28. The committee was composed of the Palestinian political parties in addition to the Central Election Commission, ...
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Community reconciliation following the political agreement between the Palestinian parties

Under the project title, Initiative on Dialogue, Consensus Building and Civic Awareness in the OPT, The Carter Center (TCC) and the Arab Thought Forum (ATF) continues working towards the following project objective:...
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"Winds of Change"

In a symposium entitled "Winds of Change" organized by the Arab Thought Forum on February 21, 2011, participants emphasized that the revolutions taking place in the Arab world that have been successful in Egypt and Tunisia will act as a key in supporting the Palestinian people's revolution against the ...
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Lunching Phase II of the initiative on dialogue, consensus building, electoral reform and democratic governance

The Arab Thought Forum (ATF) and The Carter Center (TCC) started on December 2010 Phase II of the joint consensus building initiative. ...
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Islamic religious leaders deplore acts and declarations aimed at Christians in Iraq

During a meeting convened by the Arab Thought Forum on December 8, 2010, Islamic religious and national intellectual figures denounced on statement, the criminal nature of the bloody attacks targeting Christian citizens living in Iraq....
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New Strategic Plan for the Arab Thought Forum

The last incomprehensive strategic plan was developed internally by ATF including a small group covering the period 2010-2012. For the purpose of comprehensiveness and necessity of external input into the process, ...
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Activating the constitutional terms of reference for reconciliation and national unity

● A public debate conducted by the ATF on August 7, 2010 under the title: “Activating the constitutional terms of reference as a base for reconciliation and national unity”, ...
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Meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad

● A delegation from the ATF has met with the Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad on July 21, 2010. ...
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Supporting Palestinian consensus building, electoral reform and democratic governance

● The ATF and the Carter Center has concluded the agreement on new initiative aiming at supporting Palestinian ...
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Increasing the community participation on the work of local Government.

● The ATF has been chosen to lead the discussion aiming at increasing the community participation on the work of local Government. ...
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Meetings with the Central Election Commission

● The ATF among other seven organizations participated on a meeting called by the Central Election Commission (CEC) on July 15, 2010. ...
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Policy Committee on Jerusalem

● The ATF as member of Policy Committee on Jerusalem, ...
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The Palestinian Coalition for Accountability and Integrity – AMAN

● After the last general assembly meeting of the Palestinian Coalition for Accountability and Integrity – AMAN, ...
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The Historical Reconciliation Project

● The Palestinian Steering Committee of the Historical Reconciliation has met on August 24, 2010 to follow up the project status. ...
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Encouraging citizens’ awareness and understanding of democratic and transparent participation in the local elections

The Arab Thought Forum lunch new initiative to support the local election to be held on the West bank on July 2010. ...
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Electoral Reform Project "Reconciliation and Elections: achievements, failures and scenarios"

The final workshop of Electoral Reform Project was held on April 25, 2010 at the Best Eastern Hotel in Ramallah by The Arab Thought Forum and the Carter Center under the title "Reconciliation and Elections: achievements, failures and scenarios" in order to shed ...
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Final workshop for the Electoral Reform Initiative.

The Arab Thought Forum in cooperation with the Carter Center will organize the final workshop on April 27, 2010 in the Red Crescent Hall in Al-Bireh....
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The Principle of Separation of Powers in the Palestinian Political System

The Arab Thought Forum in cooperation with Rule of Law Project NETHAM will organize conference under the title: The Principle of Separation of Powers in the Palestinian Political System, the conference will be conducted on April 15-16, 2010 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Jericho. ...
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Jerusalem International Conference “Role of Culture in Developing Jerusalem Identity”

The Arab Thought Forum organized the Jerusalem International Conference in the period between 19-21 October 2009, under the title “Role of Culture in Developing Jerusalem Identity”. ...
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The Steering Committee of the Electoral Reform Project met with the participation of President Carter

The Steering Committee held its fourth meeting on June 13, 2009 with the presence of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. A number of issues relating to the election were discussed at the meeting. There was a consensus on most issues discussed, with the exception of one point concerning the electoral system. The committee members noted the main points of agreement, listed below. ...
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The Opening of the Computer Literacy for Blind University Students in Ramallah

In cooperation with Al Quds Open University and the Non-governmental Development Center (NDC), The Arab Thought Forum opened the Computer Literacy center for blind students in Ramallah on April 6, 2009. ...
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Jerusalem: The Capital of Arab Culture 2009 lunched on March 21st

The Palestinian celebrates to mark the Arab League's designation of Jerusalem as the capital of Arab culture for 2009. The 23-nation group chooses a different city for the honor each year. The commemorative event entitled "Jerusalem: The Capital of Arab Culture 2009" took place on March 21st. Go to alquds2009...
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Building consensus on electoral reform in Palestine

During the year 2009, The Arab Thought Forum in cooperation with the Carter center and the UNDP are initiating new intervention related to the election reform in Palestine.......
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Civil Society position paper on Israel’s barbaric aggression on the Gaza Strip

January 28, 2009 On 27 December 2008, Israeli occupying forces launched a full-scale military offensive on the Gaza Strip from the sea, ...
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A Syrian delegation from the Occupied Arab Golan Heights made solidarity visit to Jerusalem

Syrian delegation from the Occupied Arab Golan Heights made solidarity visit to Jerusalem on January 15,2009, The delegation express to the Palestinian ...
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Palestinian delegation visit the Turkish Genral Consulate in Jerusalem

On January 19, 2009, A Palestinian delegation visit the Turkish General Consulate and met with the Turkish consul. ...
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The National and Religious institutions mourne the death of abu kamel Al-kurd
23/11/2008.


It is with great sorrow that we announce the news of the death of Mohammad Kamel Mohammad Khalil El Kurd (Abu Kamel) at 22 hours on Saturday November 22, 2008, following a massive heart attack at St Joseph hospital in East Jerusalem. ...
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A RESOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ON THE CASE OF UM KAMEL AL –KURD FAMILY IS ADOPTED, WHILE ISRAEL DESTROYS THE PROTEST TENT

By: LUISA MORGANTINI- Vice-President of the European Parliament
Just after Israeli police evicted for the second time Um Kamel Al-Kurd from her protest tent and destroyed the tent and all its contents, an urgency was presented on the case of this family and a debate took place today in the Plenary Session of the European Parliament. A resolution was adopted by the Plenary, asking the Israeli authorities to stop their illegal actions. ...
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National Campaign for Solidarity with Bishop Kabouji and the Palestinian Deportees

eligious and national Palestinian figures announced on November 8, 2008 the beginning of the solidarity campaign with the former Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Ilarion Kabouji. ...
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Is there a crisis facing the Palestinian Fine Arts?

The meeting was held on September 25, 2005 by the ATF initiative with the participation of interested group among them, Al- Housh Art Center, Sliman Mansour and Rawan Sharaf. ...
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Implications of article 212 / 5 of the Israeli Planning and construction law on East Jerusalem housing

The 1965 Planning and Construction Law and the various amendments made in recent years apply to construction in Jerusalem ...
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Participation on the 4th Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates June 17-19, 2008

The 4th Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates concluded on June 19 of the two-day conference held in the ancient city of Petra by highlighting the need to support scientific research projects in the region and promote the role of youth in addressing challenges facing the region ...
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Former President Carter meets with the Arab Thought Forum and the Central Election Commission

During his visit to Palestine, Former President Jimmy Carter met on April 15th, 2008 with Dr. Hanna Nasir, the Chairman of Central Election Commission and Mr. Abdel Rahman Abu Arafeh the Director of the Arab Thought Forum. ...
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Israeli Police Ban Palestinian Event

On Tuesday March 25th, Palestinian organizers planned to announce the winner of a contest to design a logo for the cultural campaign at the Palestinian national theater in east Jerusalem. But when they arrived, the doors were locked and police stood outside. ...
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ATF implements Training courses on addressing public complaints

The Coalition for integrity and accountability - AMAN held five training sessions divided between the West Bank and Gaza Strip between 27th and 31st of December 2007. The sessions were implemented by the Arab Thought Forum, and established a project for preparing a model complaint system for the public sector in direct cooperation with complaints department at the Ministerial council ...
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The Autumn Conference: A Serious Initiative or a Mere Facelift 1
(Analysis Paper)2


A few months before the end of his term in government and in light of the recurring crises, the US President has called for an international conference dedicated to the Middle East ...
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New Agreement signed

An agreement was signed on November 1st, 2007 between the Arab Thought Forum and Markaz Tatweer at the Welfare Association ...
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The Autumn Conference

"The Autumn Conference " suggested by the United States has been discussed in a public meeting organized by the Arab Thought Forum on October 1st, 2007. ...
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ATF participated in observing Morocco’s 2007 elections

The ATF participated in the international delegation to monitor the election in Morocco on September 7th, 2007. The delegation was organized by the National Democratic Institution (NDI) ...
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Strengthening the Transparency and Accountability of Local Government

The project implemented during 2007/2008 aims at strengthening the transparency and accountability of the Palestinian local government. The project is implemented in partnership with AMAN...
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The Israeli policies in Jerusalem

The initiative which started in 2006 is part of the “Civic Coalition for Defending the Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem” ...
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Create awareness against the Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem

The objectives of this project, started in 2007, is to create awareness of and promote opposition to Israeli plans to destroy Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem -particularly in Silwan- under Article 212 of the Israeli Planning and Building Law ...
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Good Governance

The following three initiatives are part of the civil society participation being implemented in 2007...
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Hatred Incitement: “Militant Islam Monitor”

Academic freedom as part of the human rights, are now under a totalitarian attack attempting to restricts, pressure and intimidate opinions and the presentation of views with the aim to contain national sites and force them to left their free choice ...
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Supporting Jerusalem's institutions

Supporting Jerusalem's institutions was the topic of a round table meeting organized between the Arab Thought Forum, the Development Studies Center (Beir Zeit University) and The Civic Coalition for Defending the Palestinians’ Rights in Jerusalem ...
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The Arab League declared Jerusalem the Arab Cultural Capital for 2009

The Arab Thought Forum organized work shop in Jerusalem on February 24, 2007 to explore the scope of this event and the necessary preparation for the associated activities ...
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Strategic Planning Work Shop

The Civic Coalition for Defending the Palestinians Rights in Jerusalem organized a workshop on February 14th, 2007 ...
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Call for mutual understanding between Fateh and Hamas

Leaders of several Palestinian parties and the Palestinian community call for an immediate understanding between Hamas and Fateh. The call came in a round table meeting organized by the Arab Thought Forum (ATF) on November 1st, 2006 ...

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