These links give you immediate access to a wide
range of local, national and international
Palestinian human rights organisations, plus other
NGO’s, independent media outlets, alternative
tourism, Palestine solidarity groups, blogs and
more. |
HUMAN RIGHTS |
Palestinian NGO established by human rights
activists in 1992. It provides legal support to
Palestinian prisoners, and monitors prisoner
numbers, conditions in prisons and violations of
prisoners’ human rights. Campaigns to end the
torture and ill-treatment of all Palestinians in
prison. |
AL-HAQ
www.alhaq.org
Ramallah based Palestinian non-governmental human
rights organisation. Established "To protect and
promote human rights and the rule of law in the
Occupied Palestinian Territories," Al Haq documents
violations of Palestinian human rights, and holds
all perpetrators to account. Also cooperates with
Palestinian NGO’s and governmental institutions to
ensure international human rights standards are
incorporated into Palestinian law and policies. |
AL MEZAN CENTRE FOR HUMAN
RIGHTS
www.mezan.org
Palestinian NGO based in Jabalia refugee camp, in
the northern Gaza Strip. Mandated to promote and
protect human rights, especially economic, social
and cultural rights. Also provides assistance to
victims of human rights violations, and marginalised
Gaza Strip communities. |
AL MUBADARA – THE PALESTINIAN
NATIONAL INITIATIVE
www.almubadara.org
Palestinian political party established in 2002. Its
main objective is the realization of Palestinian
national rights and the formation of a just and
sustainable peace. Also calls for a new national
Palestinian leadership to create a democratic
political system at all levels, and to design and
implement institutional and administrative
structures in direct consultation with the
Palestinian people. |
ALTERNATIVE INFORMATION CENTER
(AIC)
www.alternativenews.org
The AIC was jointly set up by Israeli and
Palestinian activists to disseminate information and
critical analysis of Palestinian and Israeli
societies, as well as the Israeli occupation of
Palestine. Also deeply involved in political
advocacy and grassroots activism. AIC has offices in
Jerusalem, and in Beit Sahur, near Bethlehem, where
regular alternative film screenings are held. |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR
PALESTINIAN EQUAL RIGHTS (AAPER)
www.americansforpalestine.org
Claims to be "America’s pro-Palestine pro-peace
lobby." It has both educational and legislative
missions. Its educational mission is "To inform the
US public about Palestinian rights, and the role of
the US in the Arab-Israeli relationship," and its
legislative mission, "To shape a US foreign policy
that recognises and seeks to advance the human and
national rights of the Palestinian people." |
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (AI)
www.amnesty.org
Global movement of people who campaign for
internationally recognized human rights. AI has
always been independent of any government, political
ideology, economic interest or religion. Its mandate
is to undertake research and action, focused on
preventing and ending all abuses of human rights.
Has more than 2.2 million members across 150
countries. |
ANARCHISTS AGAINST THE WALL
(AATW)
www.awalls.org
Established in response to the construction of the
West Bank Wall, AATW are a group of Israeli
activists, who, in cooperation with Palestinians,
carry out non-violent direct actions against the
Israeli occupation of Palestine. All their work in
Palestine is coordinated through villages’ local
popular committees, and is "essentially Palestinian
led." |
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BIL’IN VILLAGE
www.bilin-village.org
The villagers of Bil’in recently won a Supreme Court
case against the State of Israel. Their victory has
forced the state of Israel to re-route the section
of Wall that had illegally confiscated 60% of
Bilín’s land. The Bilín Village Committee Against
the Wall set up this popular local website, that
offers up-to-date information on Bilín and its
neighbouring villagers, plus invitations for
activists and visitors to join the ongoing
non-violent demonstration every Friday. |
BIRZEIT INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY
AND PUBLIC HEALTH
www.icph.birzeit.edu
Established in Birzeit thirty years ago in response
to an urgent local need for independent and informed
health and human resource development, research and
planning. Now based in Ramallah, the institute
focuses on improving Palestinian health and health
services by conducting policy and program-oriented
research, plus teaching and training. |
Breaking The Silence - Israeli soldiers talk about the occupied
territories |
B’TSELEM
www.btselem.org
B’Tselem is the ’The Israeli Information Centre for
Human Rights in the Occupied Territories.’ Set up in
1989 by a group of academics, attorneys,
journalists, and Knesset members, its remit is to
change Israeli state policy in the Occupied
Palestinian Territories (OPT). B’Tselem documents
Israeli human rights abuses in the OPT, and informs
policy makers of these abuses. The centre employs
Israeli and Palestinian staff and actively
cooperates with Palestinian organisations. |
CAMPAGNE POUR LA PROTECTION DU
PEUPLE PALESTINIEN
www.protection-palestine.org
This ‘International civil campaign for the
protection of the Palestinian people’ was set up in
2001, in response to Ariel Sharon becoming the
Israeli Prime Minister. The campaigners believed
Sharon’s election marked the end of the Oslo Peace
Accords. They cooperate with Palestinian and
anti-colonial Israeli organizations, and send
missions to Palestine, in order to observe, document
and intervene peacefully. |
CENTRE FOR POLICY ANALYSIS ON
PALESTINE
www.palestinecenter.org
An independent think tank that aims to inform
American policy makers about “The Palestinian
political experience.” It’s also the educational
program of the Washington based Jerusalem Fund - a
non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to
the study and analysis of the relationship between
the United States and the Middle East, especially
the Arab-Israeli conflict. |
COMBATANTS FOR PEACE (CFP)
www.combatantsforpeace.org
Israeli and Palestinian ex-combatants set up this
movement together in 2005, in order to “End the
cycle of violence, the bloodshed and the occupation
and oppression of the Palestinian people.” CFP is
committed to active non-violence, dialogue and
reconciliation, in order to terminate the Israeli
occupation, halt the Israeli settlement program and
establish a Palestinian State with its capital in
East Jerusalem, alongside the State of Israel. |
DIAKONIA Christian Development
Organisation
www.diakonia.se
Describes itself as, “A global network of people,
organizations and churches working towards more
people living a life in dignity.” It does not run
its own projects, but supports 400 local partners in
thirty countries. This website provides an
accessible guide to “International humanitarian law
in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.” |
DESTROYED VILLAGES 1948
www.palestine-net.com/geography/cleansed
Website devoted to documenting the destruction and
cleansing of Palestinian villages. Offers a detailed
and comprehensive list of cleansed Palestinian
villages and graves, plus charts of the construction
of Israeli settlements. |
ELECTRONIC INTIFADA
www.electronicintifada.net
This popular website challenges the prevailing
pro-Israeli slant in mainstream US media coverage by
offering information and analysis from a Palestinian
perspective. It was launched in 2001 by four
established writers (Ali Abunimah, Arjan El Fassed,
Laurie King-Irani & Nigel Parry) and is now an
influential online resource for media analysts,
academics and activists. |
KAV LAOVED (Workers Hotline)
www.kavlaoved.org.il
Non profit Israeli NGO committed to protecting the
rights of disadvantaged workers employed in Israel
and workers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories,
including Palestinians, migrant workers,
subcontracted workers and new immigrants. Kav Laoved
offers marginalised workers one-to-one support,
advice, legal aid and advocacy. Has branches in
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Be’er Sheva. |
JEWS FOR A JUST PEACE
www.jewsforajustpeace.com
Canada based Jewish organisation whose stated
purpose is “To build support in our community for a
fair and just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict.” It supports Israel’s right to peace and
security, but categorically opposes the Israeli
occupation of Palestine, and calls for the
withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the Occupied
Palestinian Territories (OPT) including East
Jerusalem. |
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DES
DROITS DE L’HOMME (FIDH)
www.fidh.org
The “International federation for human rights”
represents 155 organizations working for human
rights throughout the world. Its mandate is to
protect human rights, assist victims, guide its
member organisations, support the capacity of local
NGO’s for action, and raise awareness of all human
rights violations. |
GAZA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAMME (GCMHP)
www.gcmhp.net
Non-profit organization providing comprehensive
community mental health services to Palestinians
living in the Gaza Strip. GCMHP is the leading
mental health organisation in Palestine re providing
psycho-social programs, and uses comprehensive
community-based approaches to work with women and
children. |
Gush Shalom - Israeli Peace Bloc |
HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT,
INFORMATION AND POLICY INSTITUTE (HDIP)
www.hdip.org
Established in 1989 by a group of experienced
researchers, health practitioners and development
experts, HDIP is committed to improving the status
of health care for all Palestinians in the OPT. The
institute specializes in policy, research and
planning in different developmental sectors across
the West Bank and Gaza Strip. HDIP staff also
advocate for better government policies on behalf of
marginalized groups, such as women, youth and the
disabled. |
INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY
MOVEMENT (ISM)
www.palsolidarity.org
Jointly set up by Israeli and Palestinian activists
in 2001, ISM describes itself as “Palestinian led”
and is committed to using non-violent direct action
to resist the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Operates on the principle that a visible non violent
international presence can protect Palestinian
civilians from Israeli aggression and human rights
abuses. ISM aims to break down isolation, provide
hope, and challenge mainstream media perceptions of
the Israeli military occupation of Palestine. Offers
volunteer training and placements in the West Bank. |
Institute for Middle East
Understanding (IMEU) |
ITTIJAH – UNION OF ARAB
COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
www.ittijah.org
The official network of Palestinian non-governmental
organizations in Israel. These NGO’s provide crucial
support structures and services to Palestinians in
Israel. ITTJAH is based in Haifa, from where it
coordinates the activities and strategies of its
member organizations. |
ISRAELI COMMITTEE AGAINST HOUSE
DEMOLITIONS (ICAD)
www.icahd.org
Direct-action group of Israeli peace, justice and
human rights activists. ICAD works closely with
local Palestinian organizations in order to resist
the demolition of Palestinian homes. Activists
physically block bulldozers, provide practical
support to affected families and communities, and
disseminate information in Israel and Palestine. |
JEWS FOR JUSTICE FOR
PALESTINIANS
www.jfjfp.org
Network of British Jews and Jews living in Britain,
that includes Zionists, practising and secular Jews.
Works with similar groups across Europe, all of
which are committed to supporting an independent
Palestinian State in the OPT, and upholding Israel’s
obligation to negotiate a just, fair and practical
solution to the issue of Palestinian refugees. |
JOURNAL OF PALESTINE STUDIES
www.palestine-studies.org
The sole English language quarterly exclusively
devoted to the study of Palestinian affairs and the
Arab-Israeli conflict. |
LUISA MORGANTINI
www.luisamorgantini.net
Morgantini is an Italian feminist, and a Vice
President of the European Parliament. She is
committed to pacifist human rights campaigns, and
deeply involved in resisting the occupation of
Palestine. Also actively promotes the rights of
migrants within the EU, and sustainable management
of water resources. |
MACHSOM WATCH
www.machsomwatch.org
Set up by a group of Israeli women in 2001, Machsom
Watch campaigns against “The Israeli Occupation of
the [Palestinian] territories, and against the
systematic repression of the Palestinian nation.”
Members of Machsom Watch also take part in
checkpoint monitoring, and offer tours to
checkpoints for people to witness the realities of
checkpoints for themselves. |
New Profile - A Movement for the Civil-ization of Israeli Society |
NOT IN MY NAME
www.nimn.org
Campaign group based in the US city of Chicago. Set
up by a coalition of Jewish, Muslim and Christian
members who believe the Israeli military occupation
of Palestine is destroying both societies. NIMN
networks with Palestinian, Arab and Muslim
communities, and other faith groups “Who are
concerned with this issue.” Also supports and
publicises the work of Israeli peace groups. |
UN OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION
OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS (OCHA)
www.ochaopt.org
Established in 2000, in response to the
deteriorating humanitarian situation in the West
Bank and Gaza, OCHA aims to improve the humanitarian
situation by enhancing coordination between agencies
to ensure effective distribution of humanitarian
assistance. Provides detailed maps and analysis of
the Israeli military occupation, and has six field
offices across the West Bank and Gaza. |
PALESTINIAN ACADEMIC SOCIETY
FOR THE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
www.passia.org
Palestinian non-profit institution that presents the
Palestinian Question within national, Arab and
international contexts. Cooperates and coordinates
with other Palestinian institutions inside and
outside of Palestine, in order to ensure a wider
understanding of Palestinian issues. Also deeply
involved in the question of the status of Jerusalem/
Al Quds. |
PALESTINIAN AGRICULTURAL RELIEF
COMMITTEES (PARC)
www.pal-arc.org
These committees offer advice and expertise to poor
and marginalized farmers in the Jordan Valley region
of the West Bank, and aim to secure long-term food
local security, empower rural Palestinian women,
enhance institutional capacities and develop
sustainable research programs. |
PALESTINIAN CAMPAIGN FOR THE
CULTURAL BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL
www.pacbi.org
A group of Palestinian academics launched this
campaign in 2004. They are calling for a
comprehensive economic, cultural and academic
boycott of Israel until it withdraws from all
Palestinian land occupied since 1967, including East
Jerusalem, removes all Israeli settlements, agrees
to UN resolutions on the rights of refugees, and
dismantles its system of apartheid. |
PALESTINIAN CENTRE FOR HUMAN
RIGHTS (PCHR)
www.pchrgaza.org
Independent Palestinian human rights organisation
based in Gaza city. It has consultative status with
the UN Economic and Social Council, and is
affiliated to the International Commission of
Jurists in Geneva and the International Federation
for Human Rights. PCHR protects Palestinian human
rights by documenting and investigating human rights
violations. The centre provides legal aid and
counselling to victims of violations, and produces a
weekly report documenting violations in Palestine. |
PALESTINIAN CENTRAL BUREAU OF
STATISTICS
www.pcbs.gov.ps
The bureau is a branch of the Palestinian Authority.
Its main function is to provide official and
accurate statistics on demographic, social, economic
and environmental states and trends. Has a useful,
if cumbersome, website. |
PalestineCampaign.org |
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights |
palestinemonitor.org
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NGO
(Non Government Organisation) in Ramallah, Netzwerk
palästinensischer und internationaler NGOs zum Thema Palästina zu
bilden. Enge Zusammenarbeit mit GIPP |
pchrgaza.org -
(PCHR).
Palästinensische Menschenrechtsorganisation in Gaza.
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PALESTINIAN HYDROLOGY GROUP
www.phg.org
Non profit organization set up to promote the role
of women and civil society in managing local water
and its related environmental resources. The group
works to ensure transparency and good water
governance, and equal provision of water and
sanitation services to rural communities in the West
Bank and Gaza. |
PALESTINIAN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
www.pal-plc.org
Sometimes called the Palestinian Parliament, this is
the legislature of the Palestinian Authority. It has
132 members, elected from 16 electoral districts in
the West Bank and Gaza. Half its members are elected
by proportional representation, the other half by
traditional constituencies. |
PALESTINIAN LIBERATION
ORGANISATION (PLO)
www.nad-plo.org
The PLO was established in Jerusalem in 1964. On
October 14th, 1974, it was recognised by the United
Nations General Assembly as the sole legitimate
representative of the Palestinian people. According
to the PLO Charter Art 26, “The PLO….is responsible
for the Palestinian Arab people’s movement in its
struggle – to retrieve its homeland, liberate and
return to it and exercise the right to self
determination in it…..” |
PENGON - The Palestinian Environmental NGOs
Network |
PLO NEGOTIATIONS AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT (NAD)
www.nad-plo.org
Established in 1994, to follow up on implementation
of the Interim Agreement signed between Israel and
the PLO. NAD has offices in Gaza and Ramallah. The
NAD Gaza office deals with Israeli affairs, Israeli
violations of signed agreements, illegal settlement
policies and Palestinian refugees. The Ramallah
office follows up on the Interim Agreements and is
responsible for preparing Palestinian positions for
permanent status talks with Israel.t up to be a five
year transitional body that would negotiate final
status of the Occupied Palestinian Territories with
Israel. |
PALESTINIAN NGO NETWORK (PNGO)
www.pngo.net
Set up in response to the Oslo Accords, in order to
enhance coordination, consultation, and cooperation
between Palestinian member organizations working in
various development fields. PNGO focuses on
coordination and networking, capacity building,
public education and community outreach. |
PEACE NOW
www.peacenow.org.il
Claims to be the largest extra-parliamentary
movement in Israel, as well as the country’s oldest
peace movement and the only peace group to have a
broad public base. Its founding principles are the
right of Israel to live within secure borders, and
the right of Palestinians to self-determination.
Publicises its work via public campaigns,
advertisements, petitions, vigils and
demonstrations. |
RIGHT TO ENTER
www.righttoenter.ps
The Campaign for the Right of Entry/Re-entry to the
Occupied Palestinian Territories’ is a Palestinian
grassroots political and legal campaign to prevent,
stop and reverse Israeli policies that violate
Palestinian freedom of movement. Its objectives
include collecting information and documenting cases
of denial of the right to enter or re-enter
Palestine. |
RIWAQ CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURAL
CONSERVATION
www.riwaq.org
Ramallah based non profit organisation that aims to
safeguard Palestine’s architectural heritage. Has
compiled a national registry of historic buildings
in Palestine, and implements conservation projects
in major town and villages, plus protection plans
for historic centres. Also has an extensive photo
archive. |
SABEEL LIBERATION THEOLOGY
CENTER
www.sabeel.org
Grassroots liberation theology movement set up by
Palestinian Christians to promote united social
action. Also promotes international awareness
regarding the identity and presence of Palestinian
Christians, and issues affecting them. |
STOP THE WALL
http://www.stopthewall.org
Grassroots ‘anti-apartheid wall campaign’
established by a coalition of NGO’s and local
Palestinian Committees. The campaign goals aims to
stop any further construction of the Wall, to
dismantle the parts that have been built, return all
confiscated land to the Palestinian owners, and
compensate them for all financial losses. |
TA’AYUSH
www.taayush.org
The Arabic word Ta’ayush translates as ‘Life in
common.’ This Arab-Jewish partnership works to break
down the walls of racism and segregation through
daily actions of concrete solidarity to end the
Israeli occupation of Palestine, and achieve full
civil equality for all Israeli citizens. |
THE
APPLIED RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF JERUSALEM
www.arij.org
National academic research institute providing data
and analysis on key issues, like Palestinian land
and water resources. Also acts as an advocate for
cooperation amongst local Palestinian institutions,
and cooperates with non-governmental and
international organizations. |
THE
FREEDOM THEATRE
www.thefreedomtheatre.org
Based in Jenin refugee camp in the northern West
Bank, the Freedom Theatre uses performing arts as a
model for social change. Offers children and young
people in Jenin camp a safe space to express
themselves, and develop skills, self-knowledge and
confidence. The theatre holds regular performances
by local children working in conjunction with
visiting artists. |
THE
PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING GROUP (PHRMG)
www.phrmg.org
Established in 1996 by a diverse group of Palestinians,
including Legislative Council members, newspaper editors
and religious leaders, in response to the deteriorating
human rights under the new PNA. PHRMG documents human
rights violations committed by Palestinians and Israelis
against Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza and East
Jerusalem.
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THE
PALESTINIAN MEDICAL RELIEF SOCIETY (PMRS)
www.pmrs.ps
Major Palestinian health NGO set up in 1979 by
Palestinian doctors and health professionals. Aims to
improve primary and secondary health care provisions
across the OPT. PMRS has doctors and clinics across the
West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza, and has trained
hundreds of volunteer paramedics to respond to medical
emergencies.
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UNITED
NATIONS DIVISION FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTS
www.un.org/depts/dpa/qpalnew/dpr.htm
Established in 1977 within the UN Department of
Political Affairs. Provides substantive support and
secretariat services for the ‘Committee on the Exercise
of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.’
Has an established network of NGO’s who are active on
Palestinian issues.
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URI
AVNERY
www.avnery-news.co.il
Avery was born in Germany and now lives in Israel. A
former member of the Irgun Zvai Leumi – a militant right
wing Jewish underground movement that advocated using
force to establish a Jewish State on both sides of the
Jordan River – he’s now a peace activist and writer.
This is his official website.
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VIDEO
48
www.video48.com
A politically driven alternative media collective that
particularly focuses on documenting the status of
Palestinian labourers in Israel and the OPT. Documents
work conditions, injuries, and Israel’s economic
policies in action.
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YESH
GVUL (There is a Limit)
www.yeshgvul.org
Israeli peace group that campaigns against the
occupation by supporting Israeli soldiers who refuse
“Duties of a repressive or aggressive nature.” Its
overall aim is to challenge the misuse of the Israeli
Defence Force (IDF) and to terminate the Israeli
occupation of Palestine. Has an online petition to
support soldiers who refuse to serve.
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ZNET
ISRAEL/PALESTINE WATCH
www.zmag.org/meastwatch/israelpal.cfm
Defines itself as “a community of people committed to
social change.” This vast website is continually
updated. Also includes ‘Zmagazine’ - an independent
online monthly publication providing critical thinking
on political, cultural, social and economic life in the
US. Contains a special Israel/Palestine section.
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ZOCHROT
www.nakbainhebrew.org
’Zochrot’ (’remembering’) is a group of Israeli citizens
working together to raise awareness of the 1948 Nakba.
They are translating the history and facts of the Nakba
into Hebrew, in order to engage Jews and Palestinians in
an “An open accounting of our painful history.”
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ALTERNATIVE TOURISM
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ALTERNATIVE TOURISM GROUP
www.atg.ps
Palestinian NGO specializing in tours and pilgrimages
that include critical examinations of the history,
culture and politics of the Holy Land. Aims to promote
“Justice Tourism” through positive cultural exchanges
between hosts and guests.
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ALTERNATIVE TOURS TRAVEL IN THE HOLY LAND
www.holylandalternatives.net
Set up by the US based Reverend Betty Jane Bailey of the
United Church of Christ, this site provides information
on alternative travel to Israel and Palestine. Not
surprisingly its focus is mainly tourism for Christians.
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JERUSALEM HOTEL
www.jrshotel.com
Based near Jerusalem old city, this family run hotel
offers quality accommodation and a selection of
alternative tours, including Jericho, Nablus, the Dead
Sea and Masada, and a number of one-day political tours,
including visits to Palestinian refugee camps. Also
offers car rental, airport transfer and flight
confirmation services. Has a popular courtyard bar.
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BLOGS
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TABULA
GAZA
tabulagaza.blogspot.com
Describes itself as “Writing in between the lines of
fact and fiction in Gaza.” Not a personal blog, but a
political amalgamation of writings, reportage, video
clips and human rights reports. Very accessible.
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A
Mother From Gaza
a-mother-from-gaza.blogspot.com
Laila al-Haddad is a Palestinian journalist who divides
her time between Gaza and the US. Her blog is a
combination of political commentary and personal stories
from inside Gaza. Vivid and well-written.
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THE
ANGRY ARAB
angryarab.blogspot.com
Well established blog offering information and view on
“Politics, war, the Middle East, Arabic poetry and art.”
Also has an online library, detailed archive and message
board.
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GOOD
NEIGHBORS BLOG (Blogging Across Borders)
www.gnblog.com
Blog dedicated to increasing dialogue and understanding
between Israelis and Arabs from across the region,
including Palestinians, Jordanians, Lebanese, Iranians,
Iraqis and Sudanese. Good Neighbors is committed to
trying to be part of the solution to the “Many
problematic issues in our region. We are committed to
building a better future. And we are full of hope.”
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INDEPENDENT MEDIA
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MAAN
NEWS AGENCY
www.maannews.net/en/index.php
a’an News Agency (Ma’an means ’together’ in Arabic) is a
Palestinian on-line News agency that publishes
up-to-the-minute news in Arabic, English, and Hebrew.
Ma’an Network (Ma’an) is composed of nine independent TV
stations and production studios located in each major
city of the West Bank and Gaza. Ma’an is dedicated to
promoting understanding of the Palestinian situation by
strengthening cooperation between local and
international media. The network shares a vision of
fomenting democracy and freedom of thought and ideas in
Palestine.
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INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST MEDIA CENTER (IMEMC)
www.imemc.org
IMEMC is a media center developed in collaboration
between Palestinian and International journalists to
provide independent media coverage of Israel-Palestine.
It was founded by the Palestinian Centre for
Rapprochement between People in 2003 and provides fair
and comprehensive coverage of events and developments in
Israel-Palestine.
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CHALLENGE
www.challenge-mag.com
A progressive magazine focusing on the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict within a global context.
Published bimonthly in Tel Aviv, it features political
analysis, investigative reporting, interviews,
eye-witness reports, gender studies, arts, and more. Its
editorial staff are Israeli and Palestinian.
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IF
AMERICANS KNEW
www.ifamericansknew.org
Website devoted to informing and educating the US public
on issues of major significance that are un-reported,
under-reported or mis-reported in mainstream US media.
Focuses on the Israel-Palestine conflict, US aid to
Israel and Israeli human rights violations: also
provides up-to-date statistics and analysis of injuries
and deaths of Palestinians in the OPT.
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JERUSALEM MEDIA & COMMUNICATION CENTER
www.jmcc.org
Established in 1988 by a group of Palestinian
journalists and researchers, to provide information and
news about the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza
Strip. Publishes daily news summaries, a weekly bulletin
and occasional special reports.
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REFUGEES
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AL-AWDA
COALITION FOR THE PALESTINIAN RIGHT TO RETURN
www.al-awda.org
Broad-based Palestinian charitable organization of
grassroots activists and students. Uses public education
to raise awareness of the rights of all Palestinians
refugees to return to their homes and land. Also
advocates full compensation for the destruction and
confiscation of Palestinian goods and property, in
accordance with international law. Provides humanitarian
aid to Palestinian refugees.
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BADIL
RESOURCE CENTRE FOR PALESTINIAN REFUGEES AND RESIDENCY
RIGHTS
www.badil.org
Established in 1998 to support the development of a
popular refugee lobby for the right of return for
Palestinian refugees. Focuses on the rights of
Palestinian refugees and displaced persons, based on
international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the
participation of refugees themselves.
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INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY
GROUPS
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ASSOCIATION FRANCE PALESTINE SOLIDARITE
www.france-palestine.org
Solidarity group based in France that has good contacts
with Palestinians in the OPT, in order to support
Palestinians in the fight for their national rights.
Promotes a durable and lasting peace, negotiated by
legitimate representatives of Palestinian people living
in the Middle East, and based on the application of
international law.
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PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN (PSC)
www.palestinecampaign.org
Claims to be the largest and most active campaigning
organisation in the UK on the issue of Palestine. Aims
to build an effective mass campaign by organising
protests, political lobbying and awareness raising.
Supports the Palestinian right of return as stipulated
in UN Resolution 194, and works to highlight human
rights abuses committed by Israelis.
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THE
PALESTINE SOLIDARITY ASSOCIATION IN SWEDEN
www.palestinagrupperna.se
Established in 1976, it considers the Palestinian
struggle for national independence an inalienable
component of peace in the Middle East. Funds a number of
projects in Palestine, including rehabilitation support
for disabled people in refugee camps and accessible
primary education.
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COLORADO PALESTINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN
www.colorado-palestine.blogspot.com
Set up in 2003 as an informal coalition of activists,
the Campaign coordinates various independent
Palestinian-US initiatives, produces and distributes
educational material, and encourages activism throughout
the State of Colorado.
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FELAGID
ISLAND PALESTINA
www.palestina.is
An Icelandic solidarity movement which aims to support
and raise awareness of the Palestinian struggle against
the occupation and refugee’s right of return and to work
against all forms of apartheid in Palestine. Its main
activities include fundraising for emergency relief in
the occupied territories, organizing meetings,
demonstrations and lectures, inviting Palestinians to
visit Iceland in the purpose of advocating their cause
and helping volunteers to prepare their trips to
Palestine as well as funding them.
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FELLESUTVALGET FOR PALESTINA
www.palestina.no
The Norwegian Assosiation of NGO’s for Palestine
(Fellesutvalget for Palestina) is an umbrella for
Norwegian non-govermental organizations working for the
rights and freedom of the Palestinian People. Among our
member organizations is different kinds of trade unions,
political parties, aid organizations and solidarity
groups.
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DANSK-PALAESTINENSISK VENSKABSFORENING
www.danpal.dk
The Danish Palestinian Friendship Association was
founded in the spring of 1988. It seeks to further the
political, social and cultural interaction between the
Danes and the Palestinians. The Association supports the
efforts to secure the human and national rights of the
Palestinians, including the right to self-determination
and the formation of an independent Palestinian state in
the Israeli occupied territories in accordance with UN
Resolution 242 and 338 and with Jerusalem/Al Quds as its
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