The Increasing Cost of Occupation

A conversation examining Israel’s increasing use of lethal force against Palestinians, including children, and the situation of Palestinian prisoners.

A Presentation by Sahar Francis: Palestinian lawyer and general director of Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association. She specializes in issues of Palestinian political prisoners, including ill-treatment and torture, administrative detention, prison conditions, and prisoners’ rights.

Presentation by Khaled Quzmar: Palestinian lawyer and general director of Defense for Children International – Palestine. He specializes in issues of juvenile justice and grave violations against children during armed conflict.

Introduction by BETH MILLER: US Advocacy Officer with Defense for Children International-Palestine

Sponsored by Jewish Voice  for Peace—DC Metro Chapter

Co-sponsor:  The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church