Palestinian Minister of Prisoners' Affairs visits GCMHP
Mr. Hisham Abdel Razik, Palestinian Minister of Prisoners' Affairs, headed a delegation from the Ex-Detainees Rehabilitation Program in a visit to GCMHP.  The guests met Dr. Eyad El-Sarraj, Mr. Ahmad Abu Tawahina, Mr. Husam El-Nounou, and Mr. Saber El-Neirab.  The visiting delegation talked about the activities of the Ministry in the helping Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and their families.

In addition, the meeting discussed the possibilities of cooperation between the Ministry and GCMHP in supporting Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons through:
 - Exposing Israeli human rights violations against prisoners in the local and international media.
 - Involve international human rights organizations in lobbying for Palestinian prisoners' rights and release.
 - Exposing the racism of the Israeli judicial system.

The guests also requested GCMHP's assistance in securing funding for the Ex-detainees Rehabilitation Program in order for it to conduct its various activities supporting prisoners and their families.

Moreover, Dr. El-Sarraj suggested forming a "Palestinian Prisoners' Support Committee" from local and international figures and organizations to study ways of enhancing support to Palestinian prisoners and starting income-generating projects to provide employment for ex-detainees.

In addition, both sides agreed to continue cooperation in the area of providing psychosocial support to prisoners, ex-detainees, and their families.


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