The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)
Category: MRSCP
Jun 23, 2026
2021.05.19: Webinar with Richard Forer on Israel/Palestine
7 pm Central Richard Forer will discuss his unique understanding of the hidden factors at…
Born Unequal Abroad
Understand how two people are treated differently by the Israeli government based solely on their…
Methodists Divest from Caterpillar citing Palestinian Evictions
Methodist Sabeel-Kairos Group (UK), 5th May 2021
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Justice for All: To build a world where there is healthcare for all, we must…
2021.05.16-20: Virtual Delegation to Lifta: Commemorate the Nakba
With your guide Umar al-Ghubari Eyewitness Palestine To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we will…
2021.05.11: Virtual Delegation to Mesarvot: Israeli Military Refusers
With your guide Yuval Gal Cohen and our co-sponsors: Refuser Solidarity Network and OBJECTOR Impact…
Rep. Pocan on Israeli police violence at Sheikh Jarrah
The Israeli police violence against Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah is completely unacceptable. The Israeli military…
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Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, May 03, 2021
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Useful Idiots, Apr 30, 2021 Friend-of-show Dr. Cornel West has been in the news a…
2021.05.09: Virtual Tour of the West Bank
These past weeks have brought along a sea of change. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced the…
Israeli Authorities Close Gaza Sea and Ban Palestinian Fishing
Deterioration of Living Condition For 4860 Fishermen and Workers in Associated Professions Ref: 45/2021 Date:…
Human Rights Watch Documents Israeli Apartheid
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), April 27, 2021
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Josie Shields-Stromsness, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) Update for Madison Rafah Sister City Project BACKGROUND…
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RE: BDS Victory: ASPC To Divest Funds From Occupation of Palestine Contact: Claremont Students for…
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Middle East Eye, YouTube, Apr 23, 2021 Hundreds of far-right Israeli activists took to the…
Shooting revives criticism of Israel’s use of deadly force
JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press, April 23, 2021
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The Popular Chorus, June 2, 2020
Help Boost the New Palestine Bill!
This week, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, the Palestinian Children and Families Act, a…
2021.04.18: Gather for Gaza: UNRWA Virtual Cooking Event
2 pm CT Join UNRWA USA, Mama’s Palestinian Kitchen, and three celebrated culinary artists —…
2021.04.17 & 24: “End US Support for Israeli Apartheid?” Parts 1 & 2
IsraelApartheidCon • April 17 and 24 at 11AM EDT • Register today! A major Israeli…
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Introduction The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism Why the oldest hatred needs a new definition Jewish…
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On Wednesday, April 14, join us for a powerhouse event on Palestine advocacy and how…
2021.03.16 Update: Rachel Corrie: Commemorating 18 Years
Madison-Rafah spokesperson starting at 46:23 Updates from the Rachel Corrie Foundation Registration link: http://bit.ly/2MHVjgC Livestream…
Engaging Palestine and Israel on International Law and Human Rights
The US should oppose unilateral annexations & demolitions. Israel should vaccinate all Palestinians.@RepRashida & I…
US congresswoman denounces ‘disturbing’ arrests of Palestinian children
Ali Harb, Middle East Eye, 11 March 2021
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ICC launches Palestine war crimes probe
Maureen Clare Murphy, Electronic Intifada, 3 March 2021
Dr. Fauci, Please use your Israeli prize money to buy vaccines for Palestine
EWISH VOICE FOR PEACE HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Mondoweiss, MARCH 1, 2021
Israel should be giving Palestinians vaccines
Palestinian people are living under Israeli occupation. Israel should be giving Palestinian people the vaccines…
Welcome to the 12th Annual Open Shuhada Street Campaign
On this page, you will find information about the Open Shuhada Street campaign in 2021.…
2021.03.10: Introduction to Palestinian Tatreez Embroidery Online
Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI $20.00 An online embroidery workshop with textile artist Wafa Ghnaim Wednesday,…
2021.02.27-03.05: International Festival Online
Opens 10 am Saturday, February 27 The International Festival usually takes place throughout Overture Center.…
2021.02.21: Palestine on a Plate!
Middle East Children’s Alliance Webinar, 10 am CT Only $10 donation, REGISTER NOW! Join the…
2021.02.10: Jim Zogby Talks with Human Rights Advocate Issa Amro
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m CT In the months we…
US Congressman: Respecting Palestinian Rights is Key to Defeating Antisemitism
US Congressman Andy Levin US Congressman Andy Levin has warned that anti-Semitism cannot be properly…
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10:00 am CST How will many Palestinians be spending their Valentine’s Day? For a…
More on Masafer Yatta in the Occupied West Bank
Masafer Yatta: A Palestinian community fighting for survival Masafer Yatta: A Palestinian community under pressure…
Increasingly Bold Israel Begins Building Settlements In Downtown Albuquerque
The Onion, January 27, 2021
Biden should end support for bombing and starvation of Yemen
People run following an explosion at the airport in Aden, Yemen, shortly after a plane…
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One of our members is personally acquainted with these people and provides the following update.…
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Kathy Kelly, The Progressive, January 19, 2021
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The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) invites you to attend “Apartheid” Between the Jordan…
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Palestine Partners started this petition to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and UN High…
The village where Palestinians are rendered completely powerless
Help Harun Abu Aram Heal Rebuilding Alliance is organizing this fundraiser and will be working…
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Help Harun Abu Aram Heal Rebuilding Alliance is organizing this fundraiser and will be working…
Illinois faculty rejects efforts to suppress Palestinian freedom
OPEN LETTER, Mondoweiss, DECEMBER 23, 2020
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Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, December 27, 2020 Three Palestinian civilians, including a child, were…
2020.12.11: MRSCP END OF YEAR APPEAL
As 2020 comes to a close, we are writing to ask for your end-of-year contribution…
Racism in Policing in the US
BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES MRSCP supports the Black Lives Matter movement, both because of its…
2020.12.12: Webinar on Gaza Food Production & Security
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Sign a Petition for a New US-Palestine Sister City
Establish Sisterhood Cities Between Dayton, OH and Salfit, Palestine While they have been focusing on…
Biden needs to reverse Pompeo on Israel/Palestine
Tsela Barr and Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, The Cap Times, Dec 4, 2020
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Dear Friends, Last year at this time my friend Laila was visiting the US, bringing…
Pompeo Labels BDS Antisemitic, Threatens Blacklist
This week Pompeo broke with longstanding U.S. policy and visited illegal Israeli settlements. On his…
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Over 50 progressive organizations endorse Rep. Joaquin Castro for Chair of the House Foreign Affairs…
Urgent news from Sheikh Jarrah
November 13, 2020 I’m writing with some urgent news from East Jerusalem that hits very…
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Our online store, Madison-Rafah Marketplace, has added crafts to our olive oil sales. We offer…
Israel Sends Maher al-Akhras to Death
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 115/2020, 02 November 2020
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Adalah Justice Project, October 29, 2020 Today is the anniversary of the 1956 massacre at…
Rep. Mark Pocan on Gaza COVID-19 increase
Last month, Gaza experienced an 84% increase in COVID-19 cases. You know what would help…
2020.11.11: Virtual Fair Trade Holiday Festival
Dear Members and Friends of MRSCP, Mark your calendars for the upcoming Madison Fair Trade…
Diplomats tour Palestinian communities Israel is expelling from the South Hebron Hills
B’Tselem, 19 October 2020
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Yesterday progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was headlined in the Palestine news-sphere as word came…
2020.09.12: UNRWA USA’S Virtual Gaza 5K & Art Auction
Announcing the First-Ever Nationwide Virtual Gaza 5K + Digital Festival Art Auction! Everyone’s mental health…
Tell General Mills: Stop manufacturing Pillsbury products on stolen Palestinian land!
Did you know that food giant General Mills is manufacturing Pillsbury products on stolen Palestinian…
Children Die in Home Fire During Power Outage
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 85/2020, 02 September 2020
Israel Bans Fuel Entry to Gaza
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 75/2020, 17 August 2020
What Comes First, an Israeli Army Firing Zone or Palestinian Villages?
Amira Hass, Haaretz, 03/08/2020 Next Monday the justices of the High Court of Justice will…
Faith Leaders Oppose F-35 Fighter Jets
Find inspiration and hope reading this full-page ad from the July 29 Wisconsin State Journal.…
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July 27, 2020 July 27, 2020, New York – Students asked New York’s Appellate Court…
If Not Now Rallies Against Annexation
American Jews playing klezmer in front of House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi’s home in San Francisco…
Israel Raids Cultural Centre and Conservatory of Music
Date: 23 July 2020 Time: 09 30 GMT On Wednesday, 22 July 2020, Israeli occupation…
Palestinians say Israel stole ancient baptismal font from Bethlehem town
YUMNA PATEL, Mondoweiss, JULY 20, 2020
Release Palestinian bodies for burial
Ahmad Erekat was unlawfully killed by Israeli occupation forces 24 days ago. His body, among…
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Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin virtually on August 6 at 7:30 PM for activism,…
