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Modest but Powerful Activism for Palestinian-Origin Jordanian Rights

Commentary Refugees

Modest but Powerful Activism for Palestinian-Origin Jordanian Rights

by Oraib Rantawi, Oroub el-Abed on October 1, 2012

Illustration of Palestinian refugees in Jordan

Palestinian-origin Jordanians are a large and increasingly marginalized community in Jordan, whose rights to education, nationality, and political participation have been eroded. Oraib Rantawi and Oroub el-Abed discuss initiatives by Palestinian-origin Jordanians for equal rights – and responsibilities – in the Kingdom, as part of a growing movement for citizens’ rights energized by the Arab uprisings.

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Commentary Refugees

When Exiled Communities Act

by Oraib Rantawi on May 28, 2012

Illustration of ballot box

Oraib al-Rantawi's commentary draws on his recent visit to the Palestinian community in Germany to discuss the PNC Registration Campaign, a civic drive to register Palestinians using a secure online mechanism so they can vote in direct elections for the Palestine National Council.

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