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“Trialogue of Cultures” Scholarship for Journalists, Students, and Media Professionals

Additional information and the application form can be found (in English) in the attached files

I’lam denounces police investigations of 2 journalists

Kheiri works as a freelancer with several news stations, and Mawasi works for the website www.arabs48.com.

Be’er Sheva Magistrate Court cancels decision following action by I’lam

The court decided to cancel its decision outright after the police withdrew their request without any explanation.

Will an Arab be appointed to the search committee for director of the Council for Cable TV and Satellite Broadcasting?

I’lam hopes that one of these members will be Arab

New media campaign: “Say no to harassment”

I’lam Media Center launched a campaign called “Say no to harassment,” which aims to raise awareness in the Arab Palestinian society around the problem of sexual harassment.

Israel forms committee to investigate IDF attacks on journalists in Gaza

Following last year’s blitzkrieg in the Gaza Strip, which lasted from November 14-21 2012, I’lam Media Center sent a request to the Military Advocate General to open an investigation into IDF attacks on journalists who were covering events on the ground.

Sijal sheds light on government’s efforts to enhance public image abroad

I’lam issues 5th edition of its magazine Sijal with a focus on the Israeli government’s efforts to improve its image abroad and the effect on world public opinion

Should the Arab community determine the curricula for its students in the Israeli public school system?

The last debate in I’lam’s 2013 debate program, and the graduation of the second group of participants

The final course on Internet journalism and social networks, in cooperation with Birzeit University

Together with Birzeit University’s Media Development Center, I’lam held the final part of an intense training course on Internet journalism and social networks on Wednesday, October 9, attended by 22 Arab journalists who work at various online news agencies within the state of Israel.

Breaking Ground: Debate and Critical Thinking in the Arab Society

Imagine democracy in action: a group of Arab youth engaged in a structured debate on the pros and cons of the separation of church and state – or in this case, mosque and state

Israeli security minister responds to I’lam: “We gave 65 permits to Palestinian journalists”

Israeli Security Minister Moshe Ya’alon responded to a letter from I’lam Media Center through his so-called “West Bank communications coordinator.” There is a systematic policy in the West Bank that prevents Palestinian journalists from covering news in the “lands of 1948” and Jerusalem in particular.

Nazareth Fringe Theater Ensemble empowers local women by sharing stories

A dynamic energy buzzed throughout the room filled with a group of around 30 middle-aged and elderly women who came to attend a performance by the Nazareth Fringe Theater Ensemble. What made the experience unique was that the women were active participants in the scenes taking shape before them, unlike mainstream theater where the audience often sits passively.

Ilam demands that the Israeli Security Minister Facilitate the Movement of Palestinian Journalists

505 military checkpoints impede the work of the Palestinian journalists!

Ghada Zoabi to “Sijal” “Bokra” is an awareness-raising media project that presents a different message

• The advertising market does not provide the required support, and the large corporations are unaware of our community needs and its purchasing power. • We are doing our utmost to overcome the image and the news, and offer in-depth news articles to the reader. • We have red lines with respect to discouraging the reader from anything that affects the unified social fabric.

I'lam Demands Increase in Number of Arabs in Television Production

I'lam sent a letter this week to Dr. Amir Jilat, Chairman of the Broadcasting Authority and Committee Chairman of the Broadcasting Content Authority, asking him to reconsider the Arab audience share in domestic television production, especially after learning that the Authority will raise the rate of broadcast production by 80% for 2013. This decision is expected to raise the rate of production and quality of the content broadcast on Israeli Broadcasting Authority channels.

Protest Petition

In response to the Israeli Hebrew media's lack of coverage and dearth of analysis regarding the Palestinian public's protests to the Prawer Plan we put out a petition that to date has received 150 signatories, among them journalists, writers, activists, academics, and public figures. The Prawer Plan seeks to displace up to 70,000 Palestinians from the Naqab, cut off the community's ties to their historical lands and force them into towns specially designated for them. Please see the petition below.

Joint Debate Between “I'lam” and “Baladna”

Youth from the Palestinian community in Israel (PCI) are split on whether performing artists from the Arab world should play in Israel

Ilam Organizes a Tour for Journalists in Hebron

On 3 July 2013, the Ilam Media Center organized a tour for journalists in the city of Hebron. Sixteen journalists from various media outlets attended the tour and were guided by Yehuda Shaul of the Israeli organization, “Breaking the Silence”.

Invitation: Artists in the Fight on Violence Against Women

I'lam Media Center is pleased to invite the public to participate in a special evening held in conjunction with International Women's Day under the title: “Artists... In the Fight on Violence Against Women”

Campaign on Violence Against Women

I'lam launches the media campaign “Labor Pains/Throes” by announcing the winner of the “Design Against Violence” competition.

ILAM ELECTED AS A FULL MEMBER OF IFEX

Nazareth – On Monday, I'lam was elected to Membership in the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX).

Media Center’s screening of the film “Makhad” (meaning “childbirth”), directed by Waseem Khir

The “Shikon Alarab” women’s club in Nazareth and it’s manger, Mrs. Faten Bisharat, hosted the Ilam Media Center’s screening of the film “Makhad” (meaning “childbirth”), directed by Waseem Khir.

I'lam condemns newspaper “Ma'ariv” regarding the firing of journalist Hatai Matar

Following the public statement from the Deputy General Director of Ma'ariv and the view that the dismissal of Matar came because of his counter-Zionist political orientations. I'lam has gone to the Ma'ariv General Manager, asking him to reconsider firing of Matar. I'lam pointed in its message to the Israeli Equal Opportunity Act, which explicitly prevents any discrimination in employment due to ethnicity, gender, or any other background. I'lam has re-iterated this message and still has yet to receive any response.

Channel Two Apologizes to the People of Rahat after I'lam Media Center's Condemnation

The I'lam Media Center can report that the Channel 2 management have issued an apology to the people of Rahat and Arabs in general after the broadcast of an offensive report on May 20, 2013. In the report, the channel claimed that Arabs from Rahat perpetrated the robbery of a Hapoalim Bank.

I'lam supporting "Media Campaign"

On May 28th of this year I'Lam presented certificates to the thirty participants of its two "Media Campaign Workshop"s.

The Second Arab Media Conference

In Remembrance of the Nakba... Launch of the Campaign “That's Not Its Name”

On Wednesday, May 15th, the 65th Anniversary of the Nakba (the Palestinian name for the 1948 Arab-Israeli War meaning “Catastrophe”), a youth group calling itself “Youth of Memory” launched a media campaign under the slogan “That's Not Its Name” as part of a series campaigns organized by I'lam.

I'lam Organizes Special Seminar on Professional Journalism in Areas of Armed Conflict

I'lam Warns Against “Smashing Cameras and Shutting Mouths" Journalist Itai Anghel: Learning that the most important part of my job is to not be arrested Journalist Samer Shalabi: Facing the danger of execution in the field