On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Mossawa Center held a workshop on the components of identity, as well as the national and civil rights of Arab society, for eleventh and twelfth-grade students at the Carmel School in Haifa, with the guidance of teacher Doris Hawila.

The workshop addressed a range of topics related to identity formation, particularly in the context of the complex realities faced by the Palestinian Arab society. 

Participants engaged in discussions about the elements that shape identity and the ways in which individuals define themselves. 

The primary objective of the session was to deepen students' individual and collective awareness, while providing a comprehensive understanding of the concept of identity and its societal significance.

A key focus was placed on the need to balance cultural and civil identity, emphasizing that Palestinian citizens must assert both their cultural and civil rights without compromising either. Students were also introduced to the legal framework governing the Palestinian Arab society in Israel, further enriching their understanding of cultural and civil rights.

The workshop garnered enthusiastic participation, with students demonstrating a keen interest in exploring these critical issues and their relevance to strengthening collective identity. 

Doris Hawila lauded the workshop's significance, while Costa Jarjoura, the program facilitator, underscored the vital role such initiatives play in raising student awareness and reinforcing their connection to their identity.