Our Story
The beginning was when activist Badee Dwaik met with his friend, activist Imad Abu Shamsiya, where the two discussed the idea of establishing a group to engage in peaceful popular resistance.
After discussions, they agreed on the idea of creating a body that would stand out from other committees involved in popular resistance—something more distinctive. Thus, they agreed to establish the Human Rights Defenders group, which based its work on creating a photography program to document the violations and assaults committed by the Israeli occupation.
The idea then evolved and expanded, and the group began to focus on community services that support the resistance project by empowering society, especially in areas closed off and besieged by the Israeli occupation. This includes various fields such as social, psychological, educational, and economic support.
The idea and efforts grew further with the addition of other activists who embraced the vision of the group and became among its early founders.
Over time, the group became a national association with an extensive network of local and international relationships, earning respect and recognition from all community institutions, both locally and internationally
