Mohyeddin Abdulaziz

Mohyeddin is a Palestinian Arab American who immigrated to the United States in 1978 and has lived in Tucson since then. Mohyeddin was born in Emwas (Emmaus), a village in Palestine that existed for 3000 years until it was completely bulldozed by the Israeli military in 1967. Emwas has been replaced by a public park for Israelis only called Canada Park. Mohyeddin is happily retired after working for the University of Arizona and the Arizona Court of Appeals for more than 30 years. Mohyeddin has been a community activist for justice, equality, human rights and peace all of his life. He serves on the board of directors of Borderlands Theater. Mohyeddin is a founder and volunteer coordinator of the Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance (APSA) and a founder and board member of the Arizona Palestine Network. He is an active participant in other peace and justice organizations. He enjoys life with the grandchildren, organic gardening and playing tennis among other things.