Oasis of Peace UK, the British Friends of Neve Shalom-Wahat al-Salam is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Rinder MBE and John Bowers KC as Patrons of the Charity. 

 

Rob Rinder is a dedicated advocate for peace and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians, and has regularly used his public profile to promote the message of hope. 

 

Rob Rinder says, “Oasis of Peace will always be sacred, and anybody who tells you that the idea of peace, now more than ever, is impossible can’t have possibly been to the Village. Can’t possibly of seen the work that is achievable”

 

As a devoted member of the Oasis of Peace UK Lawyers’ Group, John Bowers, is a prolific proponent of human rights and Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford.

 

John Bowers says, “I am delighted to become a patron because I am committed to the work of this wonderful school for peace. Its message has never been needed more than it is now.”

 

Tal Arrowsmith, Executive Director of Oasis of Peace UK, the British Friends of Neve Shalom – Wahat-al Salam, says, “we are confident that with their support, we can continue to strengthen our work and make an even greater impact. It is now more important than ever to amplify Israeli civil society voices, especially those which promote a shared society between Jews and Arabs based on equality and mutual respect. John and Rob’s outstanding work and advocacy speaks for itself, and we look forward to working with them both.”