FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Arabic Invitation to follow)
Ramallah- On March 23rd, you are cordially invited to attend the Palestine International Bike Race. The Race is the longest international sport event to protest against human rights violations, Israeli checkpoints, and restrictions on freedom of movement.
The East Jerusalem-YMCA’s “Youth to Youth Initiative,” who is organizing the event, says the race is aimed at “promoting peace and tolerance among ethnic, religious and national groups in the region. The idea stemmed from the increasing need to stop violating human rights and lift the movement restrictions and blocks which prevent the Palestinians to move freely. Participants from the Palestinian Territories, Israel and different international identities will join the event.”
There will be an opening ceremony at 10am the Friend’s School playground in Al-Bireh, where representatives will speak about the race and the effects of Occupation. The wheels are scheduled to turn at 10:30am, after the opening ceremony. Unless the Israeli army intervenes, participants are expected to arrive at Jericho checkpoint at 1pm.
Those who cannot reach the festival location in Ramallah, due to Israeli restrictions, will wait at Jabaa junction and join the rally at Jericho Checkpoint. There, residents of Jericho will welcome and salute the bikers and trophies will be awarded. Due to Israel’s system of Apartheid, some participants will not have permission to cross the checkpoint. Those with permission to cross will continue to the Governate building in the center of the city where the trophy ceremony will continue.
For more info, contact:
Khader Abu Abbara: 2959987, 0599-811-938
ISM Media Office: 022971824
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