Samaan Khoury- prominent Palestinian-Salvadoran activist
Samaan Khoury, also known as Siman Khoury, is a prominent Palestinian-Salvadoran activist dedicated to amplifying Palestinian voices and fostering connections between diaspora communities and their ancestral homeland.Middle East Monitor
Background and Leadership
Khoury has been a leading figure in Latin American Palestinian activism. He previously served as the president of the Palestinian National Union of Latin America (UPAL), an organization that unites Palestinian communities across the continent. In 2023, during a conference in Barranquilla, Colombia, he was succeeded by Ricardo Mahrez from Colombia .Middle East Monitor
- Presidente de la Asosacion Salvadoreña Palestina
- Director de El Museo Palestino en El Salvador
- Directivo de la UniónPalestina de América Latina
- Presidente de la asamblea general de la conferencia popular de los palestinos de la diaspora
- Media Advocacy
In response to the 2021 aggression on Gaza, Khoury launched the television program “Palestinians Around the World” on El Salvador’s WOW TV. This weekly show aims to highlight Palestinian culture, history, and the ongoing struggles under occupation. It serves as a bridge between Palestinian communities in Latin America and those in the Middle East, utilizing both Arabic and Spanish to reach a broad audience .Middle East Monitor
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Community Engagement
As a member of the Salvadoran Palestinian Association, Khoury actively works to strengthen ties between Palestinians in El Salvador and their counterparts worldwide. He emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage, including traditional dress, cuisine, and customs, to instill pride and awareness among younger generations of Latino Palestinians.Middle East Monitor
Through his leadership and media initiatives, Samaan Khoury continues to play a vital role in uniting and empowering Palestinian communities across Latin America.
