AlManarah is happy to share some of its rich publications on culture, rights, awareness, and creative writing.
About the book
“Above the Clouds” is a unique and inspiring literary work, written by men and women with sensory and physical disabilities from Arab society—individuals who lead full and active lives despite their challenges. The book features eight moving personal stories, written in Arabic and read by people across society. Readers gain a rare glimpse into the writers’ complex inner worlds, connecting with their experiences and the courage, sincerity, and inspiration in each word.
All stories were professionally recorded—in Hebrew, Arabic, and English—and adapted for people with visual impairments.
Produced by AlManarah Association (“The Lighthouse”), a pioneering organization promoting inclusion in Arab society, the book grew from a creative writing course that empowered participants to turn their voices into stories.
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About Position Paper:This policy paper aims to shed light on the key challenges faced by people with disabilities in Arab society—a population that is often doubly marginalized: by both state institutions and local societal norms.
The first part of the document provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of “disability” and its definition under Israeli law, compared with international legal standards.
The final section presents AlManarah’s recommendations to policymakers, with the goal of correcting a long-standing historical and social injustice.
The paper is grounded in the State of Israel’s commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which it ratified in September 2012, and seeks to evaluate current realities in light of its principles.
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