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July 11, 2005
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| November 15, 2003 |
Peace Boat alumni presented with Mount Zion Award 2003 |
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| Rami and Keren receive the Mount Zion 2003 Award |
Peace Boat alumni Rami Nassereddin of Palestine and Keren Assaf of Israel have been presented with the Mount Zion 2003 Award in Jerusalem, in recognition of their work to bring together young Israelis and Palestinians for dialogue meetings.
Rami and Keren met for the first time on Peace Boat's 33rd Voyage after receiving scholarships to participate in our International Student's programme. The six-week long programme brings together young people from opposing sides in conflict for intensive study in conflict prevention and resolution and aims to empower its participants to seek peaceful resolutions to the conflicts in which their communities and countries are involved.
Despite the tremendous obstacles posed by the ongoing Occupation and the deteriorating situation on the ground, Rami and Keren decided to cooperate after disembarkation from Peace Boat. Besides the dialogue activities, they have travelled to Japan on a national speaking tour to raise awareness about the situation in the Middle East and supported the programmes of Peace Boat on our visits to the region.
The Award Ceremony in Jersusalem, held on October 28 in the Dormiton Church, was attended by many of the young people - both Israelis and Palestinians - who have participated in previous dialogues organised by the pair.
All of us at Peace Boat would like to congratulate Rami and Keren on their success, and express our respect and admiration for their work. |
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About the Award:
The Mount Zion Award has been presented biannually since 1987 to individuals and institutions who make an outstanding contribution to the enhancement of dialogue between the different religions and cultures in the Holy Land and of mutual understanding between Jews, Christians and Muslims. It is awarded through a Benedictine Abbey in Jerusalem, and the award is decided through a board - many of whom are based in Germany and Switzerland, particularly at the Istitute for Christian-Jewish Understanding. |
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