oct 26, 1929 - First Palestine Arab Women's Congress

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The First Palestine Arab Women's Congress, held in Jerusalem on October 26, 1929, was a pivotal women's rights conference organized by the Arab Women's Association of Palestine, marking their inaugural event. Attended by 200 women, the congress highlighted their political concerns, primarily opposition to the Balfour Declaration, Zionist immigration, and the actions of British police. The congress demonstrated high organization, notifying the press in advance and emphasizing peaceful protest methods like sit-ins and telegrams. Delegates from the congress also presented their concerns directly to the High Commissioner of Jerusalem.

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