Ali Abu Awwad
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Ali Abu Awwad (Arabic: علي أبو عواد, born 1972) is a prominent Palestinian peace activist and proponent of nonviolence. He is the founder of Taghyeer (Change), a Palestinian national movement promoting nonviolence to achieve and guarantee a nonviolent solution to the conflict.[1] Awwad's story and efforts have been featured in over twelve documentaries including two award-winning films, Encounter Point and Forbidden Childhood[permanent dead link]. Furthermore, he was honored by the global nonprofit thinktank Synergos as the Arab World Social Innovator in Palestine for "introducing non-violence, reconciliation, and civic participation to Palestinians as a means of empowering citizens to seek social change and find a more equitable solution to conflict."[2] Awwad is currently finishing his memoir called Painful Hope, an account of his experiences as well as his strategy and vision for the Palestinian future.[3] He lives in Beit Ummar, near Hebron.[4]
Ali Abu Awwad | |
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Born | 1972 (age 51–52) |
Nationality | Palestinian |
Known for | Palestinian activist and nonviolence community leader |