Our Mission
The Abraham Initiatives is a Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli organisation that advances social inclusion and equal rights for Israel's Arab- Palestinian citizens by influencing public policy, shaping public opinion and demonstrating practical models for a shared society.
We envision Israel as a democratic state, homeland of the Jewish people and all its citizens, that guarantees and protects the full citizenship and equal rights of its Arab- Palestinian citizens; where Jewish-and Palestinian-Israelis co-create a cohesive, inclusive society.
The Abraham Initiatives UK supports the work done in Israel — by raising awareness and through fundraising.
We envision Israel as a democratic state, homeland of the Jewish people and all its citizens, that guarantees and protects the full citizenship and equal rights of its Arab- Palestinian citizens; where Jewish-and Palestinian-Israelis co-create a cohesive, inclusive society.
The Abraham Initiatives UK supports the work done in Israel — by raising awareness and through fundraising.
Our Leadership
Dr. Lindsay Simmonds
Co-Chair, UK
Laurie Scher
Co-Chair, UK
Mike Sampson
Treasurer
Thabet Abu Rass
Mira Awad
Amnon Beeri-Sulitzeanu
Neil Blair
Ambassador
Alex Brummer
Trustee
Dr. Evelyn Collins, CBE
Trustee
Dr. Khaled Dawas
Trustee
Basha'er Fahoum-Jayoussi
Trustee
Neil Hamburger
Trustee
Laurie Kaye
Ambassador
Robert Niven, CBE
Trustee
Sarah Sackman
Trustee
Julian Saipe
Trustee
Ben Shimshon
Trustee
Honorary Patrons
The Rt Hon. the Lord Howard of Lympne CH QC
Sir Andrew Burns
Morris Bentata
Sir Mark Moody Stuart
The Pears Foundation
News
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The 2022 Abraham Initiatives Annual Shared Society Dinner
Just ten days after the fifth election in four years we were delighted to host a conversation between Noa Landau, Haaretz and Rageh Omaar, ITN at RIBA in Central London.
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Abraham Initiatives Symposium: Israel Elections Through the Prism of Shared Society in Israel
The Rt. Hon Alistair Burt welcomed select guests to a panel discussion on the latest election on Israel.
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Israeli Elected Officials Mark One Year Anniversary of Violence by Meeting Officials in London
Israeli officials spent time in London giving a current overview of the mixed cities in Israel. They met with British counterparts to discuss how rifts have healed and what steps were taken to achieve this.