The Tipperary Peace Convention will host a public event on Palestine at Tipperary Town Library today, with organisers encouraging people to attend a lunchtime discussion focused on the current situation and what may lie ahead.
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The free event begins at 12pm on February 13 and is open to all members of the public.
Titled Palestine, Today, Tomorrow and the Future, the talk aims to broaden understanding of the lived realities facing the Palestinian people. It will also explore recent developments and examine the prospects for peace, justice and stability in the region.
A number of high profile speakers are set to address the gathering, offering political, medical and humanitarian perspectives.
Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, will discuss the political and diplomatic dimensions of the situation and outline the role of the international community.
Dr Mohammed Abu Mughessib, a Palestinian doctor based in Ireland, will speak from a medical and humanitarian standpoint, providing insight shaped by his professional experience.
Those attending will also hear from John Whyte, Acting Senior Deputy Director of Operations with UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. He will outline the humanitarian work currently being carried out on the ground and the challenges facing aid agencies operating in the territory.
In a post highlighted by Tipperary County Council Library Services, the Tipperary Peace Convention said it is “delighted to invite you to a special public talk: Palestine - Today, Tomorrow & the future at Tipperary Town Library, featuring the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, a Palestinian doctor based in Ireland and the Senior Deputy Director of Operations UNRWA.”
The organisation added: “Join us for an informative and engaging discussion. All are welcome.”
The Tipperary Peace Convention is encouraging people to attend in order to stay informed about life on the ground in Palestine and to show support for humanitarian projects in the territory.
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