Latest Posts
PNGO condemns the Dutch government decision to end funding for UAWC
The Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) unites and represents the leading and oldest NGOs in Palestine. One of PNGO’s respected members is the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC). All….
Twenty Questions (and Answers) on Palestine/Israel: A Political Guide for Elected Officials
by George Bisharat, J.D, Ph.D, Emeritus Professor of Law Assisted by the Institute for Middle East Understanding
NGOs Celebrate Release of Prisoner of Conscience Ramy Shaath and Confirm Need to Mobilize against Repression of Peaceful Activism in Egypt
Today the undersigned non-governmental organizations celebrate the release of Ramy Shaath, a valiant human rights defender who has inspired many in the Palestinian and Egyptian rights communities with his bravery….
Dutch government ends funding to Palestinian civil society group
Move comes despite external investigation finding no evidence of Israeli ‘terror’ claims made against Union of Agricultural Work Committees.
Emma Watson pro-Palestinian post sparks antisemitism row
Israeli officials attack actor’s message, and are accused of ‘cynical weaponisation’ of term
Palestinian prisoners launch boycott of Israeli military courts
Hundreds of Palestinian administrative detainees announce boycott as hunger-striking prisoner faces ‘imminent’ death.
Sydney festival boycott: more than 20 acts withdraw over Israeli funding
Festival board issues new statement as protest against it grows, with program thrown into chaos two days before opening night
When Desmond Tutu stood up for the rights of Palestinians, he could not be ignored
After visits to Israel and Palestine, Tutu used his moral authority to speak out and, despite abuse, refused to back down. He wanted liberation for everyone
The Palestinian Six Organizations Officially Demand that Israeli security Authorities Reveal the Evidence
Two months ago, in October 2021, Israel outlawed six of the leading Palestinian human rights and civil society groups, however, the organizations have not received any of the evidentiary materials….