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| UKPALMHN Solidarity Space Next meeting: Monday 3 March at 1pm (UK time) This is an open space where people exchange their emotional responses with a view to remaining resilient amidst a constant stream of distressing news. Please contact ukpalmhn@gmail.com if you would like a link to this meeting. You may want to look at this short video before the meeting #SickFromGenocide https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEgQGsBM304/?igsh=YWI2NHN6cWR4MDFm ‘No rules’: Gaza’s doctors say they were tortured, beaten and humiliated in Israeli detention Source: The Guardian Publication Date: 25 February Gazan doctors recount severe torture and mistreatment during their detention in Israeli prisons. Their testimonies reveal systemic abuse, including beatings, starvation, and inhumane conditions, raising significant human rights concerns. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/25/israel-gaza-doctors-surgeons-healthcare-detention-international-law More than 160 Gazan medics held in Israeli prisons amid reports of torture Source: The Guardian Publication Date: 25 February Reports indicate that over 160 healthcare workers from Gaza, including senior doctors, are detained in Israeli prisons, facing allegations of torture and mistreatment. These detentions violate international law and severely impact Gaza’s healthcare system by depriving civilians of essential medical care. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/25/more-than-160-gazan-medics-held-in-israeli-prisons-amid-reports-of-torture Epigenetics and the victims of violence in Palestine Source: The Generation Publication date: 21 February This article explores the field of epigenetics in the context of Palestinian victims of violence, discussing how trauma can lead to genetic changes affecting mental health across generations. https://the-generation.net/epigenetics-and-the-victims-of-violence-in-palestine/ Two training courses in Gaza Source: Children and War Foundation Publication date: 21 February In February 2025, the Children and War Foundation conducted two training courses on Teaching Recovery Techniques in Gaza, aiming to equip psychosocial support facilitators with skills to aid children affected by war trauma. https://www.childrenandwar.org/news/two-training-courses-in-gaza Safeguarding healthcare workers in Gaza and throughout occupied Palestine Source: BMJ Global Health Publication date: 17 February This commentary addresses the systematic attacks on healthcare workers in Gaza and the broader occupied Palestinian territories, highlighting the grave violations of international humanitarian law and calling for immediate protective measures. https://gh.bmj.com/content/10/2/e017245 Stop repeating the vast undercount of Gazan deaths. It Is ten times greater Source: CounterPunch Publication date: 24 February The article argues that the reported death toll in Gaza is significantly underestimated, suggesting that actual figures are much higher due to unreported casualties and systemic undercounting. https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/02/24/stop-repeating-the-vast-undercount-of-gazan-deaths-it-is-ten-times-greater/ Islamic Relief supports people with disabilities and special needs in Gaza Source: ReliefWeb Publication date: 22 February This report discusses Islamic Relief’s initiatives in Gaza, focusing on providing emergency medical aid and mental health support to individuals with disabilities and special needs, and plans to rebuild treatment centers affected by the conflict. https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/islamic-relief-supports-people-disabilities-and-special-needs-gaza The Israeli government is trying to destroy human rights organizations Source: B’Tselem (the largest human rights organisation in Israel) Publication date:24 February Two bills that recently passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset are part of a calculated assault by the government on Israeli civil society. The aim is clear: eliminate human rights groups, including B’Tselem, silence government critics and stop us from fulfilling our mission to defend human rights (this attack will also damage important organizations fighting for environmental protection, LGBTQ+ rights and more). https://mailchi.mp/btselem/18act4vnza-9433141?e=3bc8bb3a1e Calling subscribers in the West of England A new subscriber to our mailing would like to make contact with other subscribers.The new subscriber works in the area of crisis and psychological trauma work, and attends Palestine solidarity marches. They would like to make contact with other subscribers in the Bath, Bristol, Chippenham, Swindon area. If you are interested in linking up then please send an email to ukpalmhn@gmail.com and we will forward the message. EVENTS Up to date events related to Palestine and mental health are available here: https://ukpalmhn.com/events/ FEATURED EVENT – A Pilgrimage for Palestine Wednesday 18 March to Monday 30 March The Hands Up Project via LinkedIn The Hands Up Project announces a pilgrimage for Palestine, aiming to engage participants in cultural and educational exchanges. This initiative seeks to foster solidarity and support for Palestinian communities through immersive experiences. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-hands-up-project_a-pilgrimage-for-palestine-march-18th-25th-activity-7295426441775570946-iUxi/ (If you are prompted to log in then click the X to close the prompt window and you will then be able to see the Hands Up Project message) Itinerary March 18: Bristol → Bath March 19: Bath → Bradford on Avon March 20: Bradford on Avon → Devizes March 21: Devizes → Pewsey March 22: Pewsey → Hungerford March 23: Hungerford → Newbury March 24: Newbury → Aldermaston March 25: Aldermaston → Reading March 26: Reading → Hurley March 27: Hurley → Maidenhead March 28: Maidenhead → Stockleigh March 29: Stockleigh → Alperton March 30: Alperton → Parliament Square ACTIONSOur Featured Action is available below and also on our dedicated Actions page together with a range of other current actions https://ukpalmhn.com/gaza-crisis/ How to keep defending Palestine after the ceasefire From Dr. Samah Jabr, Former Head of Mental Health Unit, Palestinian Ministry of Health The fight for justice in Palestine doesn’t end with a ceasefire—it only shifts its form. Here’s how we can continue: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/samah-jabr-25509883_how-to-keep-defending-palestine-after-the-activity-7285238091311714304-Sy5a Tell the BBC: Stop censoring Palestine Last week the BBC removed the documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone”, which followed four young Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who have been enduring and surviving Israel’s genocidal assault. We know that this is only one example of the BBC contributing to the dehumanisation of Palestinians which includes its failure to adequately platform Palestinian voices and suppression of the contemporary and historical realities of Palestinian life and Israel’s decades long violations of Palestinian rights. Write to the BBC’s Director General today to demand the BBC stops silencing Palestinian voices. https://palestinecampaign.eaction.online/BBC-stop-censoring-Palestine FEATURED ACTION – NO CHILD A TARGET As the humanitarian crisis in Palestine continues, the plight of Palestinian children remains dire. The #NoChildATarget campaign, led by the Palestine-Global Mental Health Network, is intensifying its efforts to safeguard these vulnerable young lives. The daily reality faced by Palestinian children under occupation Find the latest stories on the No Child A Target visit the campaign page on Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGJWS7ipi1K/?img_index=1 Expanded Petition Demands Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the petition https://www.change.org/p/nochildatarget (which as of 26 February has gathered 504,979 signatures) now calls upon U.S. lawmakers and global leaders to uphold international law, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Palestine-Global Mental Health Network demands an end to financial, military, and diplomatic support for Israel’s human rights abuses against Palestinian children. Your voice is crucial in amplifying this message. [Please note any donations made via the Change.org website go directly to Change.org and not to the #NoChildATarget campaign or the Palestine-Global Mental Health Network.] How You Can Make a Difference Your support is vital. Here are actionable steps you can take: Sign the Petition: Add your name to the #NoChildATarget petition and stand in solidarity with Palestinian children. https://www.change.org/p/nochildatarget Follow and Share: Stay informed by following our Instagram account @no_child_a_target. Share our posts to raise awareness. https://www.instagram.com/no_child_a_target/ Amplify Our Message: Copy and share this message with ten people in your network. Collective action can lead to meaningful change. (Follow this link) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xJfHRYGSu9X7i_bnRhtSesrv9doJiLv17iK1vAlVEns/edit?tab=t.0 (For those based in the U.S.A.) Contact U.S. Lawmakers: Urge your representatives to take a stand against ongoing human rights violations. https://doctorsagainstgenocide.org/no-child-a-target Together, we can advocate for a future where no child is a target. Thank you for your unwavering support. #NoChildATarget BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT AND SANCTIONS (BDS)A founding aim of the UK-Palestine Mental Health Network is to “encourage our colleagues individually and collectively to consider their response to the Palestinian call for boycott, sanctions and divestment (BDS).”North Somerset divestment North Somerset Council has voted to support divestment from companies enabling Israel’s military occupation and apartheid. https://x.com/PSCupdates/status/1892620366440194341  From the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to–BDS-Boycott The UK-Palestine Mental Health Network is one of 24 national mental health networks working under the umbrella of the Palestinian-led Palestine-Global Mental Health Network.  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