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Gabrielle Richards

Jun 6, 2021, 2:14 PM

Reflections from Lod Amidst Unprecedented Violence

Lod, along with some other mixed cities, have become the new frontier for violent altercations within the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mixed cities, like Lod, are localities where Jews and Arabs live together, and recently, we have seen just how fragile...

Mar 24, 2021, 10:59 AM

Shared Learning is the Future: What Works?

Across Israel proper, Jews and Arabs often have limited interaction with one another and attend separate educational systems. This divide contributes to negative stereotypes and prejudices within society. Furthermore, Arab students bear the burden of having smaller budgets for...

Dec 6, 2020, 1:26 PM

Where Can Arab Women Turn When Experiencing Domestic Violence?

The Abraham Initiatives Shooting a public awareness campaign to address domestic violence

Zamzam was 19, living in Haifa, and had previously fled her family home in Umm al-Fahm out of fear for her life. When the coronavirus plagued the state, her family pleaded for her return. Upon her return home, she...

About Me

Gabrielle (she/her) is American and Canadian and was raised in the hills of Vermont before moving to Ottawa in 2015. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Ottawa. Currently, Gabrielle lives in Lod as a fellow with the Yahel Social Change Program. Through the program she is interning with Abraham Initiatives to develop a deeper understanding of shared society.