UNRWA Gaza Marathon cancellation
Last week UNRWA cancelled the Gaza marathon after the Hamas authorities in Gaza refused to allow women to run alongside men. I deplore the decision taken by Hamas.
However the Team from Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East (LFPME) is not easily discouraged and will now be participating in the Bethlehem Marathon on 21st April. LFPME has made it clear they will continue to raise funds for the UNRWA children's summer fun weeks in Gaza.
The race will be starting at the Church of Nativity and will go through several “Palestinian refugee camps. They have already raised £2000 and hope to pass last years total of £7000. Any donation, no matter how big or small, will be greatly appreciated.
Last week UNRWA cancelled the Gaza marathon after the Hamas authorities in Gaza refused to allow women to run alongside men. I deplore the decision taken by Hamas.
However the Team from Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East (LFPME) is not easily discouraged and will now be participating in the Bethlehem Marathon on 21st April. LFPME has made it clear they will continue to raise funds for the UNRWA children's summer fun weeks in Gaza.
The race will be starting at the Church of Nativity and will go through several “Palestinian refugee camps. They have already raised £2000 and hope to pass last years total of £7000. Any donation, no matter how big or small, will be greatly appreciated.