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About PASSIA

The Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs (PASSIA) was founded in March 1987 by Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi and a group of Palestinian academics and intellectuals in Jerusalem as an independent think tank not affiliated with any government, political party or organization. PASSIA works to achieve its goals through the implementation of the following regular pro­grams: Research and Studies, Roundtable Meetings, Interfaith Dialogue, Training and Edu­cation in Interna­tional Affairs, Civil Society Empowerment, and the Question of Jerusalem, in addition to occasional special projects. PASSIA is involved with and contributes to a vari­ety of net­works, cooperates with nu­merous re­gional and international institutions and par­ticipates regularly in local, regional and international confer­ences. PASSIA endeavors that research undertaken under its auspices be specialized, scientific and objective and that its symposia and workshops, whether international or intra-Palestinian, be open, self-critical and conducted in a spirit of harmony and cooperation.

Mission

PASSIA seeks to present the Palestinian Question in its national, Arab and international contexts through academic research, dialogue, education and publication. In order to facilitate understanding of Palestinian positions, it endeavors to analyze current policy issues, provide a constructive forum for open discussion, conduct high-quality, independent research and publish studies and information papers. In addition, PASSIA aims to empower young Palestinians through training programs and seminars that build capacity, skills and expertise.

Certifications

PASSIA is officially registered as an Educational Non-Governmental Organization (Registration No. 580114908 as of August 1, 1990).

Facilities

PASSIA’s premises have a conference room and a smaller meeting room, accommodating 30 and 15 people respectively. For activities requiring larger capacities, PASSIA cooperates with other local institutions or rents halls in nearby hotels. PASSIA has a large specialized English and Arabic-language Library, which is frequently used by Palestinian and foreign researchers and students.

Board of Trustees

Former Chairman, Founder

Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi

Political scientist; historian; columnist; author; founder and member of various Palestinian, Arab and International institutions; head and founder of PASSIA, Jerusalem.
Board Member

Ms. Diana Safieh

Owner and manager of a private Palestinian travel company, Jerusalem; member of various Palestinian women organizations, Jerusalem.

Board Member

Dr. Adnan Musallam

Associate Professor of History, Bethlehem University; founder and vice president of al-Liqa’ Center for Religious and Heritage Studies in the Holy Land, Bethlehem.
Board Member

Dr. Sari Nusseibeh

Professor of Philosophy; political analyst; author and columnist; President of Al-Quds University, Jerusalem

Board Member

Dr. Bernard Sabella

Professor of Sociology, Bethlehem University; demographer; columnist and author of various studies; Executive Secretary, Middle East Council of Churches, Jerusalem.

Board Member

Dr. Mustafa Abu Sway

Integral Chair for the Study of Imam Al-Ghazali’s Work at the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque and Al-Quds University; member of the Waqf Council, Jerusalem.
Board Member

Imad Farrah

B.A. Information Technology; Al-Quds University, Jerusalem

Board Member

Yousef Salman

M.B.A. Business Administration, St. John Fisher College, USA

PASSIA Team

Former Chairman

Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi

Political scientist; historian; columnist; author; founder and member of various Palestinian, Arab and International institutions; head and founder of PASSIA, Jerusalem.
CEO

Adnan Joulani

Owner and manager of a private Palestinian travel company, Jerusalem; member of various Palestinian women organizations, Jerusalem.

Program Director

Deniz Altayli

M.A. Sociology (with Economics and Political Science), Heidelberg University, Germany
Project Coordinator

Layan Jber

B.A of English literature, Birzeit University.

Accountant

Haitham Khalifeh

M.B.A. Accounting, Birzeit University, Ramallah

Auditor (C.P.A)

Wa’el Sa’adi

B.A. Accounting & Economics; M.B.A. Business Administration; Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Partners & Funding Sources

Networking

PASSIA is a member of the following networks and associations:

Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO)

The PNGO Network strives to promote coordination and cooperation among Palestinian NGOs and to advocate their right to exist and function without restrictions. The PNGO is active in advancing democratic values and in strengthening the role of the civil society in Palestine.Link

Euro-Mediterranean Study Commission (Euro-MeSCo)

MeSCo was established in 1994 (PASSIA was a founding member) in order to provide Mediterranean countries with a forum for debating international policy and security issues from a regional point of view. In principle, network members deal with international relations and security, carry out policy-oriented research, enjoy a domestically and internationally recognized reputation, and are NGOs.

In 1996, MeSCo’s scope was expanded to include institutes from non-Mediterranean countries. Euro-MeSCo strives to promote dialogue and the exchange of information between its members; to support their institution-building and research capacities, and to foster cooperation between the civil societies in the member countries.LINK

Arab NGOs Network for Development (ANND)

The Arab NGOs Network for Development (ANND) was established in June 1996, with the membership of 45 network and non-governmental organization from 12 Arab countries. The initiative for establishing ANND came from a group of Lebanese and Tunisian civil society organizations that met in 1993, during one of the preparatory meetings for the International Social Development Summit that took place in Copenhagen, in 1995.

ANND is an advocacy group; since its establishment, it has worked extensively on strengthening and shaping the role of civil society organizations in the Arab countries. Currently, ANND has three main programs:
“Development program”

“Democracy program”

“Globalization and Trade program”link

Location

Tel: +972-2-626-4426 / 628-6566 | Fax: +972-2-628 2819 | Email: passia@passia.org
3, Hind Al-Husseini St., Alley 2, Wadi Al-Joz | PO Box 19545, Jerusalem/Al-Quds.

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