Profiles of Peace: Dr. Mona Al-Farra

Celebrating 40 Israeli and Palestinian peace builders

Mona El-Farra Palestinian physician active in medical relief efforts in the Gaza Strip. Among many other activities, El Farra heads the Rachel Corrie Children’s Center in Gaza and writes a well-regarded blog, "From Gaza, with Love," that has attracted attention from journalists, activists, and academics around the world.

June 2007 marks the 40th anniversary of the Israeli military occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. At AFSC, we’re taking this time to reflect on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and to appreciate Palestinians and Israelis who have worked for peace and justice.

During May and June, AFSC presents Faces of Hope – Profiles of Peace. Profiles of Peace includes 40 short biographies of Israeli and Palestinian peace builders. A new profile will be added each weekday beginning May 1 and continuing through June 8. Follow the name links on this page to read each profile.

Also, please mark your calendars on June 10 and 11, 2007 for the rally, teach-in, and lobby day in Washington, DC, The World Says No to Israeli Occupation.

Profiles of Peace

Haidar Abdul Shafi Ali Abunimah Ghassan Andoni Huwaida Arraf Arik Ascherman Hanan Ashrawi Naim Ateek Uri Avnery Khulood Badawi Azmi Bishara Eitan Bronstein Elias Chacour Sami Shalom Chetrit Alex Cohn

Mona El-Farra Nurit Elhanan Rita Giacaman Neta Golan Jeff Halper Amira Hass Jad Issac Zahira Kamal Laila Kanafani Yehudit Keshet Fatima Khaldi Um Khalil Felicia Langer Ruhama Marton Profiles of Peace June 2007 marks the 40th anniversary of the Israeli military occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. At AFSC, we’re taking this time to reflect on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and to appreciate Palestinians and Israelis who have worked for peace and justice. During May and June, AFSC presents Faces of Hope – Profiles of Peace. Profiles of Peace includes 40 short biographies of Israeli and Palestinian peace builders. Source: American Friends Service Committee

Rela Mazali Jessica Montell Ilan Pappe Matti Peled Edward Said Isam Sartawi Yehuda Shaul Raji Sourani Gila Svirsky Leah Tsemel Michel Warchawski Jean Zaru