The HumanitarianDante Kemp, a Pietermaritzburg photographer, was selected as a human rights activist in Israel, one of the most contested lands in the world, for three months he was to document the life of Israeli and Palestinian people through his photography.
His Latest campaign takes him to Israel & the west bank, with a camera on hand he will be joining an international team of Ecumenical Accompaniers from all over the world. The purpose of his campaign will be to witness, engage, and change. Monitoring of human rights violations, standing with local peace & human rights groups, and most importantly to have an impartiality towards both cultures. Provide Advocacy, & a nonviolence approach. |
Due to security concerns, relating to Dante Kemp’s stay in Israel, the Israeli authorities denied Dante Kemp entry into the country and no reasons were given for that. World Council of Churches has in the interest of safety recalled Dante & Members from the programme stationed in Jerusalem, had a vigil for the five members, as their work was crucial to local community groups in & out of the occupied territories. Some of the many duties that he was to conduct, observations of demolitions, non-violent gatherings, check points watch, home visits, visit local churches, community centers, schools, hospitals.
The safety of all internationals assisting in the WCC programme & that of the world council of churches is integral in ensuring the success of the of the programme/s.
We at WCC want to thank the citizens, friends, local church organizations, media houses & family of Pietermaritzburg & Durban in supporting Dante Kemp in uncovering & documenting the realities on the ground In Palestine & Israel. Your continued support guarantee’s his commitment in advocating for human rights in the region & across the world.
The safety of all internationals assisting in the WCC programme & that of the world council of churches is integral in ensuring the success of the of the programme/s.
We at WCC want to thank the citizens, friends, local church organizations, media houses & family of Pietermaritzburg & Durban in supporting Dante Kemp in uncovering & documenting the realities on the ground In Palestine & Israel. Your continued support guarantee’s his commitment in advocating for human rights in the region & across the world.