A solidarity march for women cycling in Beit Sahour On Tuesday 17/04/2007 110 women from 32 different countries from “Follow the Women Organization” arrived to Beit Sahour after the journey, which began from Syria to Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine. Siraj Organization in Beit Sahour coordinated for the trip in cooperation with the Municipality of Beit Sahour, where the mayor, Hani Al-Hayek and governor of Bethlehem Province Salah Taamari welcomed the delegation at the municipality headquarters. The governor Tamari expressed the ability of women in the struggle for peace and social change and the importance of international solidarity. Where as Mayor Hani Al-Hayek welcomed the delegation in the City of Shepherds, and emphasized the full support of women struggling and striving to achieve peace and the importance of such trips that increase the friendship and closeness between people.
The delegation then went to the hall of the Greek Orthodox Church in Beit Sahour, where the chairwoman of the delegation explained her attitude against the practice of violence and apartheid wall on the Palestinian people and that Palestinians must follow up and continue their fair struggle to achieve peace and stability. Mrs. Linda Jarayseh, member of the city council of Beit Sahour welcomed the delegation on behalf of the members of the municipal council and the residents and explained the suffering of the Palestinian people and especially the people of Beit Sahour and the difficulties faced by women and children and the growing of unemployment problem nowadays and the current economical situation.
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