On Tuesday 15 February, Sabeel held a Kumi Now session featuring Vera Baboun, the first female mayor of Bethlehem. She spoke about the situation in Palestine under COVID-19, the ongoing development of the occupation, and the economic depression that the community in Bethlehem has been experiencing. In Palestine, Bethlehem has the second highest unemployment rate (Gaza has the first highest rate) because of its reliance on the tourism sector. The previous Mayor Baboun spoke about her work in Bethlehem and her own journey. She is a strong advocate for gender issues, political rights, the right to self-determination, and other human rights.