The Zioneer reports that New York City First Lady Rama Duwaji is set to co-host a sold-out women's retreat in Corsica focused on the depiction of Mary and Palestinian women. The retreat, costing between $3,100 and $5,260, comes days after Duwaji skipped America's July 4 celebrations for another event in Spain. Duwaji has previously faced criticism over her anti-Israel activism, including social media activity following the October 7 Hamas attack.
The Zioneer reports that the retreat, to be held in Corsica, France, is organized by Women's Sanctuary, a group focusing on Palestinian women's narratives. The event's description of Duwaji as 'a Palestinian woman giving birth under occupation' has drawn attention given her role as New York City First Lady. Duwaji's husband, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has not commented. The retreat is separate from the upcoming Jerusalem Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem event in October, which will feature first ladies of Nigeria and Kenya, as The Zioneer previously reported. The criticism of Duwaji's activism escalated after October 7, 2023, when she posted content seen as sympathetic to Palestinians.
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