Although presidential and parliamentary elections were canceled last year in Palestine, local elections are still taking place. To understand the significance of these elections, and the work young leaders are doing on the ground to reshape their society, we're joined by Zimam's Programs Director, Mohammad Asideh.

Want to dig deeper? In September, Mais, Zimam’s Advancement Associate and a star activist, recounted her time campaigning, how Palestinian youth responded when elections were postponed, and what Zimam is doing to build a society united by nonviolence, peace, and democracy. Read her story here: https://medium.com/@onevoicemovement/my-first-experience-as-a-campaigner-48c4dad969b5

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

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