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Imshi ImshiReframing Global Narratives with Salem BarahmehToday, we are honored to have Salem Barahmeh, a dynamic figure whose life journey spans from the heart of Palestine to the global stage. Growing up between Jerusalem and Jericho during the first and second Intifadas, Salem's early life was marked by the harsh realities of apartheid and violence.
Despite these challenges, Salem pursued higher education in Wisconsin and London, eventually becoming a key player in Palestinian diplomacy and politics. Now, as the founder of Uncivilized, a platform dedicated to reshaping global narratives about Palestine and the wider Arab world. Salem is using storytelling to shift narratives...2024-10-2800 min
Kalam22. From Sápmi to Palestine with Salem BarahmehOn today's episode of Kalam Podcast Edgar speaks with the founder of Uncivilized Media, Salem Barahmeh. Uncivilized is a channel that tells stories about people and places that are unrepresented, silenced or erased. Very similar to what we do here at Kalam Podcast. Edgar first met Salem on a cold, rainy day in Stockholm several years ago. At the time, he was working with PIPD, the Palestinian Institute for Public Diplomacy. He was traveling the Western World, lobbying for the Palestinian cause with politicians, diplomats and grassroots organisers. Since then he has pivoted into storytelling...2024-09-0136 min
Occupied ThoughtsFMEP-MEI Congressional Briefing Series, Part 5 - Internal Palestinian PoliticsPart 5: Internal Palestinian Politics
Featuring: Dr. Dana El Kurd (University of Richmond), Salem Barahmeh, and Khaled Hroub (Northwest University – Qatar)
This session will look at the state of Palestinian politics and political institutions as well as the future of the Palestinian national movement, including the effects of the ongoing political division between Fatah & Hamas, the question of if, when and how to hold elections, prospects for internal political and institutional reforms, and the likely challenges of political succession (post-Abbas).
Recorded March 10, 2023.
For resources and information, visit: https://fmep.org/resource/2023-congressional-briefing-series-on-palestine-and-israel-key-issues-for-the-118th-congress/2023-04-111h 16
The Owen Jones PodcastApartheid Israel Attacks FuneralThe Israeli state not only killed iconic Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla - the police force then attacked her funeral procession. Much of the world is shocked - but governments continue to arm and back the Israeli state, disregarding the conclusions of Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and B'Tselem that it is guilty of Apartheid. Is the Israeli state overreaching so much that Western public opinion will shift decisively against it?We talk to Salem Barahmeh, Executive Director of Rabet, and Sarit Michaeli from Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem, about what's happening on the ground, whether...2022-05-1649 minOccupied ThoughtsTalking About ApartheidFeaturing Salem Barahmeh (Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy), Hagai El-Ad (B’Tselem) and Sherine Tadros (Amnesty International). Co-moderated by Lara Friedman (FMEP) & Khaled Elgindy (MEI).
Recorded February 18, 2022. This webinar is Part 3 of an 8-part series of webinars. For more information regarding this series, and links to the other sessions, please see: https://fmep.org/resource/2022-congressional-briefing-series-israel-palestine-hot-topics-in-congress/
In this session we explored the increasing adoption by human rights experts of the term “apartheid” to describe the reality in Israel/Palestine, including on both sides of the Green Line, and the view that, today, Palestinians and Israelis live in a de facto one-st...2022-02-241h 15
Like I'm A Six-Year-Old249 - Palestine Justice Movement Sydney Forum: "Why We Are Boycotting The Sydney Festival"This week I'm bringing you the audio of a panel I appeared on, discussing the reason behind and ideas around the recent boycott of the 2022 Sydney Festival. I joined dozens of other artists in withdrawing from the Festival to protest its acceptance of $20k in sponsorship money from the Israeli embassy; a sponsorship which guaranteed Israel the honour of being a "star partner" of the festival. Here I'm in conversation with academic Dr. Jumana Bayeh, the Executive Director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy Salem Barahmeh and my fellow boycotters Dr. Mohammed Ahmad (founding dir...2022-01-301h 01The Owen Jones PodcastEmma Watson Smeared For Supporting PalestineMegastar actor Emma Watson has been falsely smeared as an anti-Semite by former Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon after posting a pro-Palestine message on Instagram. Here is a striking example of anti-Palestinian racism: of how even expressing mild sympathy with the plight of the Palestinians is portrayed as a grotesque act of hatred.This is just the latest attack on a public figure expressing sympathy with the Palestinian people - but is it overreach and a sign of weakness by apologists for Israeli occupation? Is this strategy succeeding in marginalising support for the Palestinians - or...2022-01-071h 01
DardasheGeorge ZeidanSalem Barahmeh is joined by George Zeidan, the founder of The Right to Movement, a Palestinian initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the limitations Palestinians face when if comes to moving in the country due to the separation wall, settlements, checkpoints, etc. Together, they talk about the reality of occupation and the obstacles it sets for a Palestinian's daily movement.2021-12-1518 min
DardasheIyad el-BaghdadiSalem Barahmeh is joined by Iyad el-Baghdadi, a Palestinian activist, and writer based in Oslo who rose to prominence as a key thinker during the Arab Spring uprising. He is the President of Kawaakibi Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of the Arab Tyrant Manual and on this episode they talk about Iyad's interesting life and his and thoughts on the current Palestinian diaspora.2021-11-3042 min
DardasheAdila Laidi-HaniehSalem Barahmeh is joined by Adila Laidi-Hanieh, a writer and academic who focuses on Palestinian art and cultural practices. She has been the Director General of the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit since 2018 and on this episode they talk about the museum's mission and how Adila has allowed it to grow from a “museum without exhibits” to an important and strong institution.2021-11-2325 min
DardasheMohammed Al KurdSalem Barahmeh is joined by Mohammed Al Kurd, a Palestinian writer and poet from Sheik Jarrah neighborhood, named recently as Time’s 100 most influential people of 2021. He is a writer and poet who recently came out with his debut collection of poetry titled "Rifqa". Together they discuss the inspiration behind the book and his first hand experience with life under occupation.2021-11-1626 min
DardasheSuad AmiryOn this episode, Salem Barahmeh is joined by Suad Amiry, a Palestinian writer and architect that has been living in Ramallah since 1981 and the founder of RIWAQ, a non-profit Centre for Architectural Conservation. She talks about her experience with life under Israeli occupation and describes her dedication to preserving and restoring Palestinian buildings. Be sure to share on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter with all your family and friends.2021-11-0900 min
DardasheYasmeen MjalliOn this episode, Salem Barahmeh is joined by Yasmeen Majalli, a Palestinian designer and activist that founded Nol Collective. Together they talk about the inspiration behind the brand and what it's like running Nol Collective in the context of occupations, settler, colonialism, and apartheid. 2021-10-2614 min
DardasheFadi Quran and Obay AboudiSalem Barahmeh is joined by Fadi Quran and Obay Aboudi, activists that have been recently arrested by the Palestinian Authority for participating in protests demanding justice for the the killing of Nizar Banat. They recount their imprisonment and talk about the current political situation in Palestine.2021-10-0500 min
DardasheAmjad IraqiOn this episode Salem Barahmeh is joined by Amjad Iraqi is an editor and writer at +972 Magazine and is also a policy analyst at the think tank Al-Shabaka. Together they discuss the current affairs of Palestine and the new policies the new Israeli government brings along. 2021-09-0724 min
DardasheInès Abdel Razek Salem Barahmeh is back with a special interview with Rabet's very own advocacy director Inès Abdel Razek. Together they talk about the recent arrests of activists by the PA for simply demonstrating.2021-08-2415 min
AnalysisStalemate: Israel and the Palestinians after GazaAfter another round of violence, a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict appears farther away than ever. Edward Stourton examines the future. Guests include:
Ahmad Samih Khalidi - Senior Associate Member at St Antony's College, Oxford
Anshel Pfeffer - Senior Correspondent, Haaretz
Dore Gold - former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations & President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
Jake Walles - former US Consul General in Jerusalem
Salem Barahmeh - Executive Director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy
Sawsan Zaher - Deputy General Director, Adalah
Shlomo Ben-Ami - former Israeli Minister of Foreign...2021-07-0528 minOccupied ThoughtsPalestinians Strike - w/ Salem Barahmeh & Kristin McCarthyIn this episode of "Occupied Thoughts," FMEP's Kristin McCarthy is joined by Salem Barahmeh to discuss the general strike Palestinians across Palestine led on Tuesday, May 18th. Salem Barahmeh is the Executive Director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (PIPD).
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Original Music by Jalal Yaqoub2021-05-2020 min
On the NoseIn This Moment & Tough ConversationsIs it worthwhile to focus our organizing on moving Jewish American public opinion on Israel/Palestine? How effective is it really in shifting the dynamics on the ground? Jewish Currents staff members discuss these questions.Then, starting at 33:58, we discuss one of the main questions we’ve received in the last week: How do I talk to my family about what’s happening? We recount personal victories and failures, and explore how people actually change their mind.Reading & Resources Mentioned in "In This Moment & Tough Conversations"Are 95% of Jews Really Zionists? by Caroline Morga...2021-05-201h 17
DardasheJennine KhalikSalem Barahmeh interviews Jennine Khalik a Palestinian journalist, digital producer and current UX designer and content writer. Together they talk about growing up outside of Palestine and the struggles of accepting who you are. 2021-03-3036 min
DardasheFarah NabulsiSalem Barahmeh interviews Farah Nabulsi a Palestinian director, writer, and producer , on her latest Oscar nominated film "The Present". Together they talk about the realities of life in Palestine and the inspiration behind her work.2021-03-1600 min
DardasheSumaya AwadSalem Barahmeh interviews Sumaya Awad for Dardashe, where they talk about her ties to Palestine, her published book "Palestine: A Socialist Introduction" and the future.2021-03-0241 min
DardasheDr. Hanan Ashrawi Salem Barahmeh interviews Dr. Hanan Ashrawi for Dardashe, where they talk about her resignation from the PLO, upcoming Palestinian elections and national strategy for the future.2021-02-1635 min
Instant Coffee1.5. Technology and activism in Palestine with Salem BarahmehOn the fifth episode of Instant Coffee, LSE Middle East Centre's Muna Dajani talks to Salem Barahmeh about technology and activism in Palestine. Salem is Executive Director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (PIPD) and an advocate for Palestinian freedom and rights. You can find the PIPD on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThePIPD/ Twitter: twitter.com/thepipd Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepipd/?hl=en Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1faJEQ…PLIBIS-g/featured2020-08-2118 min
LSE Middle East Centre PodcastsEpisode 5: Technology and activism in Palestine with Salem BarahmehOn the fifth episode of Instant Coffee, LSE Middle East Centre's Muna Dajani talks to Salem Barahmeh about technology and activism in Palestine. Salem is Executive Director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (PIPD) and an advocate for Palestinian freedom and rights.
You can find the PIPD on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePIPD/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepipd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepipd/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI1faJEQi3ZG-WkPLIBIS-g/featured
You can also download Palestine VR app from Google Play and the Apple App Store.2020-08-2100 min
Occupied Thoughts"Seeing Palestine & Listening to Palestinian Youth" w/ Peter Beinart & Salem BarahmehPeter talks to Salem Barahmeh - one of the creators behind a new virtual reality app taking people inside key places in Palestine - about the power of seeing and hearing stories of the Palestinian experience. The two also investigate the trends in political thought of Palestinian youth.2019-11-2242 min