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Watanili: The art of helping Syrian children rediscover childhood

Through art, film and education, Watanili is a grassroots initiatives which is working to give traumatised Syrian kids a dose of normal childhood.

Egypt and its rebels without a pause

The failure of the new leadership in Egypt to address the needs and aspirations of young people means the revolution will not stop until there is real change.

Egyptian presidential election: Who should the revolution vote for?

Egyptian revolutionaries dream of electing a president who emerged from Tahrir square, but should they vote for pragmatism or principle?

Egypt needs fundamental, not fundamentalist rights

Egypt’s new constitution should focus on democracy, equality and human rights, not religious identity or military budgets.

Revolution@1: Egypt must learn from 1952

Like in 1952, the army is trying to silence opposition with the Muslim Brotherhood’s help. But can the Tahrir mentality stop history from repeating?

Israelis for an independent Palestine

Left-wing Israelis do not buy Netanyahu’s scare tactics and look forward to living side by side with an independent Palestine.

Egypt, Israel and Palestine: towards the promised land of peace?

It is high time for Israelis and Palestinians – with grassroots support from Egyptians – to unlock their latent people’s power and forge a popular peace.