“Membership of our organization, the Palestinian Network for Media Development, in the Global Union of Journalists & Media People represents an important strategic step that strengthens our presence on the international media stage. We reaffirm our continued commitment to empowering and enhancing the capacities of young Palestinian journalists in a way that serves the causes of our Palestinian community.”

The Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization has announced that it has officially obtained membership in the Global Union of Journalists & Media People, marking a new professional milestone in its ongoing efforts to support and develop the Palestinian media sector.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, journalist Dr. Yousef Al Krunz, emphasized that this membership represents an important step that strengthens the organization’s presence on the international media stage and reinforces its role in advancing professional media development.

This membership reflects international recognition of the organization’s role in enhancing the capacities of journalists and media professionals, expanding the presence of Palestinian media within global professional networks, and strengthening opportunities for cooperation and knowledge exchange with international media institutions.

The organization further stated that this membership represents a strategic milestone toward expanding its international partnerships, supporting its efforts in serving Palestinian society’s causes, and enhancing its presence in the global media landscape.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestinian Network for Media Development Organization, journalist Dr. Yousef Al Krunz, met with the Palestinian Minister of Culture, Dr. Imad Hamdan, to brief him on the organization’s plans and projects currently being implemented in the fields of media and journalism, particularly cultural media.

During the meeting, both parties discussed prospects for joint cooperation and mechanisms to support current projects aimed at empowering and developing young professionals in the media and journalism sector, as well as enhancing their capacities in producing professional and digital media content.

The meeting also addressed ways to support the implementation of the “Identity 2” project, which specializes in cultural media and targets graduates of media and journalism faculties in Palestine. In addition, discussions covered the implementation of the first edition of the “Mirath” project, which focuses on empowering Palestinian youth in digital media content creation and establishing digital cultural media platforms managed by Palestinian youth.

Minister Hamdan emphasized the importance of strengthening joint cooperation in a manner that contributes to supporting the media and cultural sectors in Palestine and enabling Palestinian youth to develop their media and cultural tools in ways that serve the Palestinian national identity and strengthen its digital and cultural presence.

Dr. Al Krunz also praised the important role of the Ministry of Culture in supporting youth creativity and its continuous efforts to build partnerships with institutions that support culture and are interested in promoting cultural media.

The meeting was attended by members of the organization’s team, including Ms. Wisal Abu Alia, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors; Ms. Walaa Asour, Secretary-General; Ms. Manar Sbeih, Treasurer; and Mr. Samer Awad from the Digital Media Committee.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening joint cooperation in support of the media and cultural sectors in Palestine and empowering Palestinian youth to develop their media and cultural capacities in ways that serve the Palestinian national identity and enhance its digital and cultural presence.