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SHARING JERUSALEM: TWO CAPITALS FOR TWO STATES June 1997 Excerpts from Daphna Golan and Amneh Badran’s Introduction to the Sharing Jerusalem book: “We believe that the future of Jerusalem is central to the success of the peace process and that without investment in finding a way to live together in this city, there can be no enduring peace in the region. The first step in meeting the challenge of “sharing Jerusalem” requires the opening of channels of communication and interaction, which allow for diversity and mutual respect. It is essential that the multiple meanings of Jerusalem be understood by diverse sectors, that the different boundaries proposed for this city be discussed and that the essential pluralism be maintained through a viable model of coexistence. To achieve these objectives it was necessary to form a model of cooperation based on the principle of mutual respect.” “June 1997 marked 30 years to the Israeli occupation and subsequent annexation of East Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Link decided to mark the occasion in an unprecedented way by taking on a project that we called “Sharing Jerusalem: Two Capitals for Two States”. Envisioned, planned and organized jointly by Palestinian and Israeli women of the Jerusalem Link, this project made manifest the idea that, with mutual trust and understanding joint efforts are possible.” “This book is our collective voice of protest over the realities in Jerusalem  land confiscation, the demolition of Palestinian homes, the construction of settlements in Jerusalem and the West Bank, the closure  and our demand to have a just peace. This book also presents our shared vision of the different cultures of the city, the diverse spirit and the dreams we have for its future.” Sharing Jerusalem, edited by Amneh Badran, Daphna Golan, and Jack Persekian, produced by The Jerusalem Link, was funded in part by the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the European Commission, the Ford Foundation, and the Australian Embassy in Israel. Sharing Jerusalem: Two Capitals for Two States We hope you will join us in Jerusalem in June! We would like to extend this invitation for you to join Palestinians and Israelis at our week-long series of cultural and political events held from June 17-21, 1997. These events will be held in both East and West Jerusalem under the theme: “Sharing Jerusalem: Two Capitals for Two States.” The goal of Sharing Jerusalem is to mobilize concerned Israelis and Palestinians and to draw the attention of the domestic and international community to the urgency of addressing the future of Jerusalem in a way which recognizes the political and human rights of all residents in the city. The Sharing Jerusalem activities will include: Alternative Tours of the City – targeting neighborhoods, institutions, religious places, settlements, and overviews of city services. Art Exhibitions – Exhibitions of Palestinian, Israeli, and international artists in different galleries throughout the city. March Culminating in Gala Closing Concert with Sinead O’Connor- held June 21, concluding the event with a Gala Concert by Sinead O’Connor and Palestinian and Israeli artisits in the historic Sultan’s Pool overlooking the walls of the Old City. This project is supported by thousands of Palestinians and Israelis and is our way to say that the people of Jerusalem want to live together in peace and should have a voice in the future of the city. The Steering Committee of Sharing Jerusalem consists of activists, intellectuals, politicians and artists from Palestine and Israel. We also are supported by a wonderful International Board. There are many ways you can show your support for “Sharing Jerusalem”: We would love to have you join us in Jerusalem in June. Please feel free to email Daphna Golan or Amneh Badran  Coordinators of Sharing Jerusalem, if you would like more information. If you cannot attend, you can still voice your support by signing our petition. Your name will join the many Palestinian, Israeli, and International supporters who have already signed. You can also help by informing other interested individuals about the “Sharing Jerusalem” project and asking them to lend their name in support by signing the petition. We are happy to send information about “Sharing Jerusalem” to individuals. Please email us the addresses and faxes of people you think might be interested. If you would like to show your support for the project through a contribution, you may send tax-deductable checks to the New Israel Fund office closest to you indicating the money should support the “Sharing Jerusalem” project of Bat Shalom. Sharing Jerusalem Petition We, Palestinians, Israelis, and other peoples from around the world concerned about the future of Jerusalem and the peace process, are convinced Jerusalem can be shared, and a just solution can be envisioned for the city of Jerusalem — Two Capitals for Two States. The Jerusalem Link was founded by women who believe independent, equal and interactive institutions can lead to a just and fruitful peace between Palestinians and Israelis, based on the principles of mutual respect for national and human rights. We believe the Jerusalem Link model can be applied to further the goal of sharing Jerusalem. We believe the people of Jerusalem should take an active part in defining and shaping the future of their city, and that is why we will take part in jointly planned cultural, social and political activities across both sides of Jerusalem — to raise our voice, and to take action to make sure the future of Jerusalem will be one of peace and coexistence, where the rights of both peoples to sovereignty within the city will be recognized. We, the undersigned Palestinians, Israelis, and concerned members of the international community, call upon you to join us in this effort for the future of Jerusalem and peace in the entire region. Please add your name to the petition by emailing either the Israeli women’s center, Bat Shalom or the Palestinian women’s center, The Jerusalem Center for Women with a message of support. “Sharing Jerusalem: Two Capitals for Two States” – June 1997 We hope you will join us in Jerusalem in June! TUESDAY JUNE 17 WEDNESDAY JUNE 18 THURSDAY JUNE 19 FRIDAY JUNE 20 SATURDAY JUNE 21 Guest Artists – Sultan’s Pool ON THE PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI STEERING COMMITTEES:
INTERNATIONAL BOARD
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