My experience

My name is Oume and I'm from Cambridge, England. I took part in the 2 week ‘Lawyers in Palestine’ program here in Hebron, Palestine.

My experience in Palestine and specifically Hebron, has been amazing. The people are kind and full of hospitality, the country is beautiful and has so much to see, everyday was a new adventure!

The Go Palestine center was full of great memories, meeting new people and experiencing a fantastic insight into the Palestinian life! During my time here with the program, I got to visit lawyers and the courtrooms and see how different and unique the Palestinian legal system is. As well as this, I also had the opportunity to visit many human rights NGOs to learn about their work with the Palestinian people. This was especially insightful as it linked well with the 'Lawyers in Palestine' program and broadened my knowledge.

One thing I loved the most about my stay in Palestine was the culture and people. From learning about their history to learning about their traditions, Palestine is a country full of surprises and adventure. What makes me adore Palestine the most is its iconic sights that cant be missed and the unbeatable hospitality.

Safety in Palestine is one of the many things I was most amazed by. There is a misconception about this and I am glad I could experience first hand how safe and welcoming Palestine actually is. During my stay I always felt at ease and in no danger, there was stability and its nothing like whats often stereotyped in the media.

I would definitely recommend visiting Palestine no matter who and where you are! It is a country full of beauty and is so rich in culture, its one you can't miss. I'm glad I was able to take part in the program here at the Go Palestine center and would also recommend this to anyone who wants to experience this country in a unique way, whether its by learning about the different aspects of Palestine itself or the people and all the hard work that goes into making Palestine, Palestine.