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Society and I
Burj al-Luqluq Social Center Society, Old City, Jerusalem
Burj al-Luqluq Social Center Society, in partnership with UNFPA, is inviting women aged 30 to 55 to take part in its feminist summer camp, titled “Society and I.” The camp will combine education, creativity, and leisure, featuring educational workshops, entertainment activities, handicrafts, telematch games, and recycling sessions—all held in a “safe and warm community-oriented environment.”
Registration is required: link
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