The Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development deployed 15 field observers across the districts of Qusin, Zawata, Beit Emrin, Beit Iba, Sarra, Til, Deir Sharaf, Rujeib, Yasid, and Burqa to monitor the 2026 local elections. Key Findings 1. Procedural Integrity The electoral process was generally conducted in accordance with applicable laws and procedures. […]
Witness Center organized a two-day training on election monitoring and electoral media
Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development—SHAHID organized a two-day training on election monitoring and electoral media, bringing together a group of volunteers interested in public affairs and in strengthening integrity and transparency. On the first day, trainer Sobhieh Draghmeh introduced the basics of election monitoring, including its different types, data collection tools, and […]
Ambassador Mona Abu Amara Receives a Youth Delegation from “Witness Center – SHAHID ” at the Palestinian Embassy in Rome
Her Excellency Ambassador Mona Abu Amara, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Italian Republic, received a youth delegation from Witness Center – SHAHID at the headquarters of the Palestinian Embassy in Rome, during the delegation’s visit to Italy as part of the Girl Power Program, aimed at empowering youth and strengthening their international […]
Witness Center Holds an Interactive Youth Dialogue with International Expert Professor Nathan Brown to Discuss the Future of the Palestinian Cause
Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Community Development held an interactive youth dialogue with international expert Professor Nathan Brown, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University. The session was moderated by Mohammad Al-Obeisi and attended by Witness Center Board Member Yasmeen Shamlawi, along with a group of young people and interested […]
Witness Center and Watan Institute Hold Consultative Meeting on the Palestinian Response to Trump’s Plan
The Witness Center for Citizenship Rights and Social Development and the Watan Institute for Media Research and Future Studies held a consultative meeting on Thursday as part of a series of national consultations discussing the next phase and the future of the Palestinian cause. The meeting, held at the Watan Institute in Ramallah, brought together […]
Witness Center Hosts Professor John Mearsheimer to Discuss the Palestinian Cause and the Role of Israeli Lobbies
The Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development hosted, via Zoom, Professor John Mearsheimer, Professor of International Relations at the University of Chicago and a leading theorist of the realist school in international relations, in a session addressing the Palestinian cause amid global transformations. During the discussion, Professor Mearsheimer analyzed U.S. policy toward Palestine, […]
Witness Center and Mohammedia Association Organize a Training on Capacity Development and Intercultural Dialogue
Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development (SHAHID), in cooperation with the Mohammedia Association – Indonesia and supported by Lazismu, organized a training workshop attended by 70 youth from Bethlehem and Hebron, Palestine. Ahmed Jaroushi, Executive Director of SHAHID, opened the session by highlighting the constructive collaboration between SHAHID and the Mohammedia Association in […]
Kashif participated in the 10th annual International Day of Democracy event in Belgium.
The Palestinian Platform for Fact-Checking and Media Literacy – Kashif participated in the 10th annual International Day of Democracy event, held at the headquarters of the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels, Belgium. Kashif’s director, Riham Abu Aita, spoke in the fourth session titled, “How Do We Combat Media Misinformation in Times of War?” […]
International Youth Day Celebrated with Intercultural Dialogue andCapacity Building Training
Nablus, August 14, 2024 – In celebration of International Youth Day, the Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development, in collaboration with the Muhammadiyah Association – Indonesia and supported by LazisMu, hosted a dynamic training session focused on capacity building and intercultural dialogue. The event took place on Wednesday, bringing together 50 young participants […]
Study Day on “Fateh Movement: Identity and Project”
Witness Center for Citizen Rights and Social Development held a study day titled “Fateh Movement: Identity and Project” on Thursday, January 18, 2024, with the participation of a group of political leaders, academic researchers, and civil society activists. The study day, which coincided with the 59th anniversary of the launch of the Fateh movement, discussed […]








