For Palestinian children under occupation, last year was the most violent since 2014. From bullets, to tear-gas, to arbitrary arrests, and early morning raids, there are many features of Israel’s brutal military occupation which make Palestine unsafe for children. Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP) is an NGO which has been documenting Israeli abuses and advocating for the rights of children since 1991, and which was recently outlawed by the Israeli government. On this episode, Tom and Michael are joined by DCIP’s Brad Parker and Shaina Low to learn more about Israel’s war on children and their advocates.

Links from this podcast:

• DCIP – Year in Review: Israeli forces target Palestinian children with impunity in 2021 
• 'Canada, Stand Up for Children’s Rights' campaign
• CJPME Backgrounder - Israel’s Criminalization of Palestinian NGOs

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