The Elders [to 28 November 2015]

The Elders [to 28 November 2015]
http://theelders.org/news-media

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Guest blog Mai Abu Moghli 26 November 2015
Palestine Refugees in Syria: A Recurring Tragedy
Refugees for over six decades, Palestinians in Syria face a precarious legal status given the civil war and renewed displacement. Mai Abu Moghli – a PhD candidate at the Institute of Education, University of London explains how some are falling through the cracks of the international protection regime and calls for a solution based on human rights and international law.

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Guest blog Arifa Nasim 23 November 2015
How young people can combat violence against women
Violence against women is sometimes justified by abusers and perpetrators as a matter of ‘honour’. In this guest blog to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 18 year-old youth activist Arifa Nasim from London explains how she uses education to challenge prejudice within communities and encourages women of all ages and backgrounds to empower themselves.