Press Releases

Refugee Children: Challenging Apartheid through Enjoying Our Childhood
Refugee Children: Challenging Apartheid through Enjoying Our Childhood

23 March 2012. In confronting the Israeli Apartheid regime, and as part of the activities of commemoration of Israeli Apartheid Week, BADIL, in cooperation with Lajee Center and Phoenix Charitable Society , hosted the renowned children’s performer, Roni Rock in the outdoor theatre of Aida Refugee Camp. This event, which targeted Palestinian refugee children, constituted the final activity implemented by BADIL to alleviate life difficulties preventing Palestine children from enjoying their childhood. Besides raising awareness concerning the Israeli Apartheid regime, organizing partners aimed at educating children on human rights and providing them with two hours of entertainment. The event opened with beautiful “debka” performances by the Lajee Center’s youth folklore dance troupe. Roni Rock and his crew, touched upon the principle of honesty, appreciation of Palestinian culture, non-violent resistance, freedom and equality for all groups regardless of race, ethnicity or religion through song and dance. The audience, approximately 300 children, young teenagers and adults, showed their appreciation through their active interaction and enthusiastic participation.