Maan Forum cordially invites you to a conference titled:
10 Years to Maan
Which will take place on Thursday, March 3rd 2011
at the W.A Minkoff Senate Hall, Ben Gurion University,
Beer Sheva
Please acknowledge your participation by sending a message to: maanegev@walla.co.il
The conference is being held with the generous support of the Canadian Embassy in Israel
8:30 - :09:00: Light refreshments and registration
09:00- 09:30 Opening:
- Mr Ahmed Abu-Freha, Hounorary Judge of the Shriah Court in Beer Sheva
- Ms. Safa Shehada, Director of Maan- Forum of Arab-Bedouin Women in the Negev.
- Professor Rivka Carmi, President of Ben Gurion University of the Negev
- Ms. Nabila Espanioly, Feminist activist, Director of El Tufula and Board member of The New Israel Fund
- Dr. Amer Elhozail, Deputy to the Mayor of the town of Rahat
09:30-09:45 Maan's Story: 10 Years of Promoting Bedouin Women
9:45-11:00 Lecture: Reading the Political Map from the Arab-Bedouin Woman's point of View-Ms. Amal Khreishe - The Working Women Association, Palestine
11:00- 11:15 Short Break
11:15-12:15 Maan- The Bedouin Woman's Legal Advocacy Support Centre
A discussion panel Led by Ms. Amal A-Sana, Board member of Maan Forum and Director of AJEEC.
Speakers:
- Ms. Hannan Saabane, Lawyer at the Legal Support Centre, Maan
- Ms. Safa Abdo, Lawyer at the Legal Support Centre, Maan
- Ms. Hind A-Sana, Spokesperson and Lobbyist, Maan
- Ms. Tamar Setter, Volunteer researcher at the Legal Support Centre, Maan
12:15 - 12:45 Presentation: Maán Forum member organization- I.D and Achievements
12:45- 13:30 Light Lunch
13:30-14:15 Lecture: Nakba Discourse in Gendered space of Resistance in the Naqab- Ms. Safa Abu Rabia, the Mandel Centre for Leadership
14:15-15:15 Honouring women who contributed to women's well being in the Negev
15:15-15:30 Summary