Global Campaign to Return to Palestine honors ‘Return Ambassadors’ to Palestine in Beirut
BY: Hana Saada
ALGIERS- The Global Campaign to Return to Palestine held a ceremony to honor influential political and intellectual figures from around the world who have been at the forefront of the Palestinian cause. The event, known as the First International Meeting of Return Ambassadors, took place in Beirut, Lebanon and was attended by dozens of activists.
Global Campaign to Return to Palestine honors several “Return Ambassadors” in Beirut, Lebanon, May 29 2023. (@return_ar/Twitter)
The eight honored ambassadors are as follows:
Mandla Mandela was a member of the South African parliament and the grandson of the iconic freedom fighter Nelson Mandela.
Aleida Guevara, a Cuban activist and the daughter of the renowned internationalist Che Guevara.
Ghassan Ben Jeddou, Chairman of Al Mayadeen TV network.
Hafid Derradji, an Algerian sports journalist.
Manuel Pineda, a Spanish member of the European Parliament.
Moeen Shreif, a Lebanese artist.
Hussain Al Akraff, a Bahraini artist.
Tushar Gandhi, an Indian writer and the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi.
The concept of Return Ambassador to Palestine aims to enhance solidarity with Palestine and utilize available global opportunities to raise public awareness about the rights of the Palestinian people and their just cause. The Global Campaign to Return to Palestine emphasizes that the Return Ambassador title is bestowed upon a group of international symbolic figures known for their supportive positions regarding the Palestinian cause.
The campaign is committed to the right of the Palestinian people to return to their land and their ongoing struggle for this right. They participate in various international and local forums where the Return Ambassadors are involved.
During the second day of the International Meeting of Return Ambassadors, the inaugural session entitled Challenges and Prospects of Solidarity Work with Palestine took place. The second session discussed the challenges and prospects of solidarity work with Palestine, along with the project of the Return Ambassador.
Overall, the Global Campaign to Return to Palestine is dedicated to promoting the Palestinian cause and raising awareness about the rights of the Palestinian people. The ceremony honoring influential figures is just one example of their ongoing efforts to support this important cause.
During the first meeting day, the “Return Ambassadors to Palestine” paid visits to several Palestinian refugee homes in the Burj Al-Barajneh camp, where they received a warm popular reception. The ambassadors reaffirmed the Palestinians’ unwavering right to return and the liberation of Palestine from the river to the sea.
The three-day meeting, attended by political, sports, and artistic personalities, as well as influential individuals from 24 countries, aims to solidify the presence of the Palestinian cause in the international arena across various fields and geographical regions.
In preparation for the meeting, the campaign displayed welcoming banners for the guests in the streets of Beirut, the Lebanese capital.
The Global Campaign to Return to Palestine consistently organizes honorary and solidarity events for the Palestinian cause, with the aim of cementing its presence on the international stage in all fields and geographic areas.
