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.
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
Owner and manager of a private Palestinian travel company, Jerusalem; member of various Palestinian women organizations, Jerusalem.
Professor of Philosophy; political analyst; author and columnist; President of Al-Quds University, Jerusalem
Professor of Sociology, Bethlehem University; demographer; columnist and author of various studies; Executive Secretary, Middle East Council of Churches, Jerusalem.
B.A. Information Technology; Al-Quds University, Jerusalem
M.B.A. Business Administration, St. John Fisher College, USA
PASSIA Team
Owner and manager of a private Palestinian travel company, Jerusalem; member of various Palestinian women organizations, Jerusalem.
B.A of English literature, Birzeit University.
M.B.A. Accounting, Birzeit University, Ramallah
Partners & Funding Sources
Networking
PASSIA is a member of the following networks and associations:
Palestinian NGO Network (PNGO)
Euro-Mediterranean Study Commission (Euro-MeSCo)
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)
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.