Thank you to everyone who joined us for Recognition Is the Beginning, whether in person or online. If you missed any of the sessions, or would like to revisit the discussions, you can now watch the conference recordings below. We are also pleased to share the Statement of Principles launched at the conference, setting out the values and commitments that will guide our work for peace, justice, equality and self-determination for Palestinians and Israelis. We encourage you to read, share and support these principles as we continue this important conversation.
The Britain Palestine Project (BPP) affirms the following Principles as the foundation of our advocacy:
Ending the occupation and enabling Palestinian sovereignty
Universal application of international law
Palestinian self-determination and political representation
Parity of esteem and equal rights
Engagement without complicity,
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1 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Professor Adam Sutcliffe’s Welcome
2 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Andrew Whitley’s Welcome
3 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Palestinian Ambassador H.E. Husam Zomlot’s Opening
4 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Jordanian Ambassador H.E. Manar Dabbas’ Opening
5 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: William Dalrymple – Palestine’s place in history
6 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Professor Avi Shlaim – Historical perspectives
11 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Professor Nick Maynard – The humanitarian context
12 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Sam Rose – The humanitarian context
13 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Daniel Levy – The political and geopolitical context
14 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Shawan Jabarin – The International legal situation
16 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Jessica Stober – The International legal situation
17 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: The UK political situation: what can the UK do?
Chris Doyle, Shawan Jabarin, Dame Emily Thornberry MP, Debbie Abrahams MP, Paul Gerrard
18 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: The global political situation: what can be done?
Daniel Levy, Dr Julie Norman, Nomi Bar-Yaacov, Shawan Jabarin, followed by Q&A.
19 Recognition is the Beginning Conference: Dr Brian Brivati – Conclusions and BPP Policy Platform