Mission Statement
I`lam Media Center for Arab Palestinians in Israel is a non-profit NGO based in Nazareth . It was founded in 2000 by a group of Arab Palestinian journalists and academics.
I`lam is the only Palestinian media NGO which seeks to strengthen the media cadre, raise awareness and educate Palestinian society in Israel in media practices. It also seeks to democratize media policies and practices within the local Arab and Hebrew language medias, towards the realization of media rights in Palestinian society.
I`lam is deeply committed to the democratization of media policies, media practices, and the media landscape in Israel.
Our approach can be seen as two-fold: promoting media rights and empowerment.
Media Rights supports impartiality, fairness, and equity in Israeli media policy, in conformity with democratic values. Furthermore, we encourage Israeli media institutions and practitioners to adopt more professional, unbiased standards in their coverage of the Arab citizens of Israel.
Through Empowerment we aim to empower Arab society, particularly Arab journalists, by promoting equal access to the Israeli media, by encouraging the free flow of information and representation at media bodies and institutions, and through the fostering of professional standards.
Learn more about our projects with the Hebrew Media, the Arabic Media, in Empowerment, in Advocacy, and in International Relations.
Objectives
To promote democracy, human rights and freedom of expression and information for Arab society in Israel, and to advocate for fairness, equity and impartiality in Israeli media coverage;
To protect and promote the media rights of Arab media practitioners and media institutions;
To professionalize the work of Arab media practitioners and institutions and to advocate for progressive and pluralistic norms;
To raise awareness of Arab journalists about their professional rights and Arab society of their communication rights;
To empower and equip Palestinian citizens of Israel to build effective and sustainable relationships with the Israeli, Arabic and global media landscapes.
Staff and Board
Staff
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Amal Jamal, General Director: PhD in Political Science, Dr Jamal teaches in the Political Science Department at Tel Aviv University and was former Chair of the department. At Ilam, Dr Jamal leads the team, supervising staff work, leading the development and implementation of Ilams programmes and projects, and promoting the centers work at the local and international levels. Amal Jamal assumed the position on November 1 2009, taking over from Ilams Acting Director and Board Member, Ms Sanaa Hammoud.
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Kholod Masalha, Hebrew Media and Empowerment Coordinator: BA in Communications and Political Science, Ms. Masalha is a veteran at Ilam, and has advanced coverage of Arab Palestinians in the Hebrew Media. Ms. Masalha is responsible for maintaining communication and information flow between Arab and Hebrew media in Israel and also oversees the Empowerment program.
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Samah Bsoul, Arabic Media Coordinator: BA in Hebrew Language and Literature. Ms Bsoul began her journalism career in 1995 and has worked for the Kul Alarab newspaper, Lady magazine, Farfesh website and Alarab website. At I`lam, Ms Bsoul is responsible for Arabic media monitoring and for empowerment of Arab journalists through trainings, workshops, lectures and tours.
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Nasser Victor Rego, International Relations Coordinator: Master of Laws (LLM), PhD (Law) Candidate, Mr. Rego is responsible for establishing and coordinating international relations with donors, foreign media partners and international NGOs. Mr. Rego is further involved in fundraising efforts, in strategic planning and project development.
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Mariam Farah, public Relations Coordinator and website editor: BA in French literature, MA student in Cultural studies. Ms. Farah has worked as reporter in “Al-Madina” newspaper
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Ola Hallaq, Financial Coordinator.
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Alaa, Abdallah, Advocate, Strategizes and coordinates the Advocacy project at I'lam.
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Rana Ali Awaisi: BA in Psychology and Communications. Ms. Awaisi is responsible for the project of Monitoring Hebrew Media on Incitement and Racism against Palestinians; this project is run by I'lam Media Center with the cooperation of "Wafa" agency for Palestine News and Information.
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Suma Abu Tayeh: BA in communications. Ms. Abu Tayeh works with Rana Awaisi on the Monitoring Hebrew Media on Incitement and Racism against Palestinians project.
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Widad Ailabounie-Helo: Office Manager.
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General Assembly
I’lam draws on the active participation of 50 members that include media professionals, academics, journalists and other community activists. I’lam continuously solicits active members to join our ranks. I’lam’s General Assembly meets once a year. This body elects the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and approves I’lam’s financial and activities’ report.
Board of Directors
I’lam’s Board of Directors consists of eleven members, who meet once a month. The Board defines the policy of the Audit Committee, strategizes and plans I’lam’s programming in coordination with the staff, evaluates the development and implementation of the projects, discusses problems, and assures that the policies of the Audit Committee are implemented in accordance to the guidelines. Current members are:
‘Areen Sweitat – PhD Student and High School Teacher
Sanaa Abu ‘Asbah – General Director of NGO Jama’a
Sami Mahanaa – Advocate and Poet
Dr Saif Abu Saleh – School Principal and Sakhnin College Professor
Anton Shalhat – Editor at Madar Palestinian Center for Israeli Research
‘Alaa Mahajaneh – Advocate
Dr Johnny Mansour – College History Lecturer
‘Aied ‘Ali Saleh- High School Teacher
Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee oversees the administrative and financial actions of the organization and approves the financial report. Currently sitting on the Committee are:
Nader Zo’abi – PhD Student
Mr. Tayseer Khateb, Community Activist and Anthropologist
