Onevoice Promo

The OneVoice Movement, a non-partisan, grassroots Israeli-Palestinian organization. With an unprecedented coalition of Israeli, Palestinian and international leaders supporting it, the OneVoice Movement has already had massive impact during the Palestinian Presidential elections and the Disengagement from Gaza and is a unique position to mobilize tens of thousands of committed volunteers to help support and demand conflict resolution.

Do Not Let the ‘OneVoice’ of Israelis and Palestinians Go Unheard!!!

Kalamazoo, March 24, 2008 – Palestinian and Israeli youth will be touring Michigan universities as part of a series of exceptional speaking events about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The speaking tour will visit Western Michigan University on March 24, 2008.


These youth are instrumental to the OneVoice Movement in Palestine and Israel. Over 3,000 trained youth work to spread the messages of OneVoice – those of moderation, non-violence and peaceful conflict resolution. Previous years’ speaking tours were very successful, with hundreds of people attending local events to hear young Palestinians and Israelis share their experiences with the OneVoice Movement, and how they feel Americans can play a role in the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This event is being hosted by Palestinian Israeli Peace Initiative

And Co-Sponsored by WMU Hillel, Muslim Student Association, and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

OneVoice Guest Speakers' Biography

OneVoice Palestine: Duroub Yacoub
Duroub Yacoub is a OneVoice Palestine youth leader and currently lives in Ramallah, Palestine. Duroub was born in Ramallah, Palestine, and her parents were both born in Jerusalem. In 2006 Duroub graduated from Kent State University in Ohio, with a Bachelors degree in International Relations. At Kent State, Duroub was the Vice- President for the United Arab Student Association as well as a member of the Muslim Student Association. Duroub has participated in, organized, and planned a variety of social events and rallies relating to Middle Eastern affairs.

In Ramallah, Duroub is has worked as a volunteer Child Care Assistant for the Palestinian Red Cross, promoting health awareness and collecting "life-saving" materials from local hospitals. Currently, Duroub is an active youth leader for OneVoice Palestine. Duroub first learned about OneVoice from a friend; she then started to attend and participate in OneVoice activities in Ramallah City. Duroub is a strong believer in the importance of giving the Palestinians a viable independent state where they can live in peace and prosperity. Her family and friends share her hope of living in peace.

OneVoice Israel: Maya Epstein
Maya Epstein is a OneVoice Israel youth leader. Maya was born in Botswana, Africa, and moved to Israel at the age of 13. After serving in the Israel Defense Forces, Maya moved to Jerusalem, where she lives today. Maya is in her second year at Hebrew University where she is pursuing a Bachelors degree in International Relations, Journalism and Communications. Maya first heard of OneVoice through friends and after finishing a OneVoice leadership course, helped build the OneVoice student chapter at the Hebrew University. Being a part of the OneVoice movement was natural step for Maya as she believes deeply in the mission of the organization. Growing up in a culturally diverse community in Southern Africa has contributed immensely to Maya's perspective on the conflict. She is a strong believer in a non-violent and peaceful solution, one that will derive from both education and from the international activism of young leaders in Palestine, Israel, and the world.


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