Sumud – The Finnish Palestine Network, the University of Helsinki and Tampere University invite you to a seminar entitled Decolonizing peace work in Palestine-Israel, taking place at the University of Helsinki on January 22, 2026. Program 8:30–9:00 Registration 9:00–10:00 Opening Opening words by Jasmin Paananen (Sumud) Keynote by Wassim Ghantous (University of Tampere): Rethinking the…
Sumud’s Palestine Summer School will be organised on August 22-24, in Pirkanmaa. Registration is open until July 13! This year’s theme is Take Action! Join us in collective learning about Palestine. Freeing this world from genocide, apartheid and occupation, takes concrete action. Learning needed skills together with other like minded people is great way to build…
At its annual general meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Sumud has elected a new board. Each year, Sumud elects half of its board members for a two-year term. At the June meeting, six new members and a new chair joined the board. The new board members are Jenna Jauhiainen, Eero Kivistö, Iiris Laisi,…
Photo: Nora Sayyad We are seeking a substitute for the Executive Director for Sumud for the period of May 12 – December 31, 2025, as the current Executive Director goes on parental leave. The exact starting date is negotiable. The Executive Director’s responsibilities include planning and leading the organization’s activities, financial and general administration, personnel…
The tasks of the organizational assistant include updating the content of Sumud’s website and online store, shipping products sold in Sumud’s online store, and responding to customer inquiries. Other tasks can be agreed upon based on the person’s skills and interests, and they may include, for example, developing the online store, campaign planning, and communications….
Sumud organizes two Palestinian Arabic courses in the spring of 2025. One of the courses is open for anyone interested in learning Palestinian Arabic, while the other is aimed primarily at Palestinians and those of Palestinian background. The courses are meant for adult learners. Level: As a rule, both courses are beginner-level, and participants are not required to…
The main task of the university intern will be to implement Sumud’s summer school with the assistance of Sumud’s other staff and board members. The role includes tasks such as creating the program, contacting speakers and participants, communication, as well as coordination and hosting duties during the summer school. Additional responsibilities can be tailored to…
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