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Recently added links: Arabic radio from Palestine. The Arabic Hour The Arabic Hour is a production of the non-profit American Arab Media Foundation. Since 1981, it has served the Arab American community by broadcasting programs on local, national, and international events of political, historical, and cultural interest. Its programs are available for purchase on DVD and VHS. Balata Camp Website Community project of the Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus, West Bank, occupied Palestine Behind The Wall In this web-site, you will read the thoughts and feelings of Palestinian teenagers. Their ideas have not been edited because we believe you want to know what is really in their hearts and minds. Students are asked questions and directed to comment on given topics. They also often write about issues they choose. Peers edit the articles for grammar. The result is what you see in Behind The Wall. Beit Hanina Community Center "My favorite thing about Palestinethen was our freedom, It was heaven on Earth, a day again I wish to come. " Beithanina. org is a comprehensive source of information about Beit hanina, where the people of Beit hanina, in Palestine and the Diaspora, can communicate, organize and share news, info, stories, memories, pictures. Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation The Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation was launched in 1963 after twelve months of preparation. It was established in order to carry forward Russell’s work for peace, human rights and social justice. Bil’in, a village of Palestine Bil’in is a Palestinian village that is struggling to exist. It is fighting to safeguard its land, its olive trees, its resources… its liberty. This site is dedicated to all people of good will - Palestinian, Israeli and the internationals who fight side by side against the injustices endured by the people of Bil’in. Breaking The Silence Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran Israeli soldiers that collects testimonies of soldiers who served in the Occupied Territories during the Second Intifadah. Campaign for the Right of Entry/Re-Entry to the Occupied Palestinian Territory We are a volunteer group of individuals and families affected by the current Israeli occupation authorities’ policy that denies entry to foreign passport holders to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) via the Israeli unilaterally controlled international border crossings to the oPt. Conflicts Forum Listening to Political Islam, Recognizing Resistance -- Conflicts Forum began in 2004. It aims to open a new relationship between the West and the Muslim world. . . . Our encounters with political Islam - with both non-violent and armed resistance groups - leads us to conclude that Islamism is above all political. Council for the National Interest Foundation The CNI Foundation and its sister organization, the Council for the National Interest, oppose America’s blind support for Israel and advocate Middle East policies that serve the American national interest. Encyclopedia of the Palestine Problem Issa Nakhleh is the author of the Encyclopedia of the Palestine Problem in two volumes which is the subject of this website. It has 41 Chapters and 1091 pages, with voluminous footnotes and 60 pages of photos. It deals with the ancient and modern history of Palestine, the political and religious questions and all United Nations Resolutions and the Principles of International Law and Justice relating to the Palestine Question. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Though Palestinian Christians have been here since the first Pentecost, the roots of the ELCJHL began in the mid 19th century when German and English missionaries came to teach and minister to the local people. Gisha Gisha: Center for the Legal Protection of Freedom of Movement is an Israeli not-for-profit organization that seeks to protect the fundamental rights of Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories by imposing human rights law as a limitation on the behavior of Israel’s military. Holy Land Industry ’Enjoy Natural Treasure’ - soaps, shampoo, lotions, creams and more, from Nablus, occupied West Bank. IRIN - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs IRIN is the humanitarian news and analysis service of the UN OCHA. IRIN’s principal role is to provide news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community. Ismail Shammout 1930-2006 Ismail Abdul-Qader Shammout was a Palestinian refugee and lifelong artist. Mahsan Milim - Reports From the West Bank Founded by writer Aya Kaniuk and photographer Tamar Goldschmidt. Highly recommended. Médecins Sans Frontières An international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries. Also known as ’Doctors Without Borders’. Mine Action Coordination Centre South Lebanon Opinion Polls and Survey Studies Center The Opinion Polls and Survey Studies Center is a research institute at An-Najah National University in Nablus, occupied West Bank, that was established to coordinate and conduct surveys on a range of different political, economical, and social issues within Palestine. Palestine Film Foundation The Palestine Film Foundation is a non-profit initiative which seeks to develop an audience for and to encourage the development of a Palestinian cinema and cinema related to Palestine. Palestine Online Store The Palestine Online Store, launched in December, 2003, is a not-for-profit activist project striving to make Palestine-related materials more widely available. While the focus is on informational resources, other products such as apparel, handcrafts, and solidarity items are also featured. Palestine-Family.net A Virtual Homeland -- In co-operation with the Arab Educational Institute-Open Windows in Bethlehem, Palestine-Family. net aims to preserve and reflect the rich heritage of a wonderful region. Members of the community are invited to submit their family collections or local archives of Palestinian stories, photographs, recipes, maps, oral histories, biographies, historical documents, songs and poems, home remedies etc. to the site. Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA The mission of Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA is to proclaim and promote God''s desire for justice (Micah 6:8), Christ''s call to peacemaking (Matthew 5:9), and the Spirit''s reconciling work (Ephesians 2:11-22). See also: Palestine Letter Sapiens Promise Welcome to the Sapiens Promise Site. This is the first "activism" campaign to be organised by the Sapiens Movement. Its purpose is to help achieve a just outcome to the Israeli/Palestinian crisis. Socialist Worker Published weekly by the International Socialist Organization. The ISO has branches and members in about 40 cities across the U. S. Tabula Gaza A personal blog full of news and stories from Gaza. "enter this world through these eyes i have been living in gaza since august 2005 and for this time i have found a home here. i hope these words and images about a people so often misunderstood and so voiceless, will speak to you, maybe touch you or move you. Traprock Peace Center Together we explore nonviolence, foster community, work to end war, promote communication and take initiatives on justice and environmental issues. "A Neighbors’ Network to End War" Trócaire Campaign to Knock Down the Wall Trócaire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Trócaire is working for a just world where people’s dignity is ensured, the rights of individuals are respected and where basic needs are met. U.N. Observer & International Report Behind the scenes stories of what the U. N. really does -- and doesn’t do! European Union: Expanded coverage of an emerging power or a bureaucratic nightmare? Environment: What is being done now to preserve Earth and why the U. S. gridlock? International Organisations: W. T. O. , O. A. S. , O. A. U. , O. P. E. C. , O. P. C. W. , I. C. T. Y. , I. C. T. R. , etc. - so many organisations! What do they do? International Law: What is it and how does it affect our daily lives -- or does it matter? U.S. Friends of Dialogue A political review of discussion between Arab and Jewish activists of Palestine. Published quarterly in English, French, Arabic and Hebrew. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - OPT (OCHA) The OCHA office in the occupied Palestinian territories was "established in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the West Bank and Gaza caused by military incursions and closures - mobility restrictions imposed on the Palestinian civilians, local and international service providers. " All Organization Links: > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top A Jewish Voice for Peace San Francisco Bay Area grassroots organization dedicated to the human, civil and economic rights of Jews, Palestinians, and all peoples in the Middle East. A.N.S.W.E.R. - Act Now to Stop War & End Racism Activist group A-infos A multi-lingual news service by, for, and about anarchists, regularly posts reports by Israeli anarchists working in solidarity with the non-violent Palestinian resistance. Abu Hejleh An exceptionally comprehensive ’clearing house’ site with links to all kinds of information about Palestine, including business, culture, education, history, media, organizations, travel, and more. Adalah Adalah (Justice in Arabic) is the first non-profit, non-sectarian Palestinian-run legal center in Israel. The main goal of Adalah’s work is to achieve equal rights and minority rights protections for Palestinian citizens of Israel. Addameer Prisoners’ Support and Human Rights Organization: Addameer (conscience) is a Palestinian non-governmental, civil institution which focuses on human rights issues. Supports Palestinian prisoners, advocates for rights of political prisoners, works to end torture. Adva The Adva Center conducts policy analysis, advocacy work, and public outreach to inform policy makers and the general public in Israel and abroad about equity and social justice issues in Israeli society. Ahali Center for Community Development -An independent organization established in 1999 to strengthen grassroots activism among Palestinian citizens in Israel through community organizing, as a means to struggle for full citizenship and minority rights and ensure equal distribution of national resources. Al Badia Embroideries Al Badia Embroideries is a commercial outlet for traditional Palestinian embroidery made by women in the refugee camps of Lebanon. Al Badia is the first of the Association Najdeh’s self-help development projects started after the massacre of the Tel el-Za’tar refugee camp in east Beirut in 1976. Al Badia’s products are an important source of income for women in the refugee camps. Al Mezan Center for Human Rights Al Mezan Center for Human Rights is a Palestinian non-governmental organization, with its main office located in Jabalia. The Center aims to encourage the protection, promotion and respect of human rights in the Occupied Territories, especially economic, cultural and social rights, through a wide range of activities Al-Awda Palestine Right to Return Coalition [refugee rights group] Al-Haq Al-Haq, the West Bank affiliate of the Geneva-based The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), is a Palestinian human rights organization which was founded in 1979 by Palestinian lawyers concerned with the protection and promotion of the principles of human rights and the rule of law. Al-Rowwad Center Al-Rowwad Center is an Independent Center for artistic, cultural, and theatre training for children in Aida Camp trying to provide a "safe" and healthy environment to help children creativity and discharge of stress in the war conditions they are forced to live in. Alsebat Association for Heritage Preservation Located in Nazareth, the Alsebat Association for Heritage Preservation maintains an exhibit and works to preserve Palestinian culture. Web site under development. Alternate Focus Based in San Diego, California, Alternate Focus is a television broadcast group promoting an alternative view of Middle East issues. We are a membership organization, working on a non-profit basis, utilizing the Web, cable television, and satellite television to showcase video programs not usually seen by American audiences. AMANA Voice - American Muslim Association of North America News site of the American Muslim Association of North America American Committee on Jerusalem - ACJ The American Committee on Jerusalem (ACJ) was founded to develop and promote educational activities and materials focused on Jerusalem, its heritage, and its future. American Muslims for Global Peace and Justice American Muslims for Global Peace and Justice, briefly called Global Peace, is a Washington-based non-profit grassroots organization established in February 1998 for the purpose of educating, aligning, and mobilizing Muslims and non-Muslims on issues of human dignity, freedom, peace, and justice. American Muslims for Jerusalem - AMJ American Muslims for Jerusalem is a not for profit organization incorporated in 1999, the organization is committed to the following objectives: To ensure that the concerns of the American Muslim community regarding Jerusalem and its environs are understood and respected in the formulation of U. S. policy. American Palestine Public Affairs Forum A nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-ethnic, non-discriminatory American educational organization dedicated to supporting a just and equitable settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) A non-partisan organization dedicated to bringing about lasting peace and stability in the Middle East by establishing the state of Palestine alongside Israel. American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - ADC ADC, the national association of Arab Americans, works in every sphere of public life to promote and defend the interests of our community. ADC is a grassroots civil rights organization which welcomes people of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities as members. AMIDEAST America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST West Bank and Gaza remains committed to strengthening Palestinian human resources and institutions through educational and training services, technical assistance, and scholarship and grant programs for students and local nongovernmental organizations. Amnesty International Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Amnesty International USA Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Amwaj Radio & TV Arabic radio from Palestine. Anarchists Against the Wall Anarchists Against the Wall first strated working as a group at the beginig of April of 2003, with the establishment of the Mas’ha peace camp against the wall. As construction of the wall was nearing, the village Mas’ha was facing the loss of 96% of their lands, which the wall left on the “Israeli” side. Applied Research Institute Jerusalem Maps illustrating West Bank, Israeli Settlements, Gaza. Other information resources and statistics April 6 - VT Lobby A group of Central Vermonters advocating for a just and peaceful world. Arab American Institute AAI was organized in 1985 to represent Arab American interests in government and politics. AAI provides leadership training and strategies in electoral politics and policy issues that concern Arab Americans. Arab Association for Human Rights - HRA The HRA was founded in 1988 to promote and protect the political, civil, economic, and cultural rights of the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel and to further the domestic implementation of international human rights principles. It is an independent non-governmental organisation registered in Israel. Arab Gateway - Al-Bab.com Arab Gateway aims to introduce non-Arabs to the Arabs and their culture. Arab League (League of Arab States) The Arab League’s membership has expanded as from seven Arab Member States, (forming a total number of independent Arab countries during the mid- forties) so as to reach 22 Arab Member States (forming the total number of Member States in the Arab Regional System). Arab Social Science Research An outstanding source of hard-to-find links to informative sites about Palestine and the region-- ASSR is the network engine of the Arab Institute for Studies and Communication (AISC). Founded in 1998, by a group of senior Arab social scientists, AISC is dedicated to develop research organizations and assist researchers in the Arab world and beyond. The Arabic Hour The Arabic Hour is a production of the non-profit American Arab Media Foundation. Since 1981, it has served the Arab American community by broadcasting programs on local, national, and international events of political, historical, and cultural interest. Its programs are available for purchase on DVD and VHS. Arabs Against Discrimination Arabs Against Discrimination is a non-governmental organization legally registered in France. AAD was established by a group of concerned Arabs with the aim of exposing and combating all forms of discrimination and racism which contravene human rights covenants and established international law, using all possible media, legal and cultural channels to achieve this aim. Ariga Articles and extensive links to Israeli and Palestinian Human Rights & Peace groups ArtSchool Palestine ArtSchool Palestine is a website connecting artists to each other in order to stimulate critical debate, grow networks, showcase work to an international audience and disseminate information about opportunities. ASHTAR ASHTAR for Theatre Productions and Training - a non-profit NGO that was established in 1991 in Jerusalem, to launch the first theatre-training program directed at school students. . . In 1995, it inaugurated its second base in Ramallah and prepared it for the service of its aims and programs. Association for Civil Rights in Israel - ACRI The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) was founded in 1972 as a non-political and independent body, with the goal of protecting human and civil rights in Israel and in the territories under Israeli control. Association for the Defense of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Israel The right of return for internally displaced Palestinians: The Association for the Defense of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Israel works to research and defend the rights of the internally displaced, approximately 250,000 Palestinian citizens of Israel, or around one quarter of the Palestinian-Israeli population. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top B’tselem The Israeli Information Centre for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories Badil Association for the Defense of the Rights of the Internally Displaced in Israel, conducts the Campaign for the Defense of Palestinian Refugee Rights . Balata Camp Website Community project of the Balata Refugee Camp, Nablus, West Bank, occupied Palestine Barghouti.com Voice of Palestinian Folklore -- Palestinian folklore, poetry, music, and more. Bat Shalom Israeli & Palestinian Women’s Peace Group - Bat Shalom is an Israeli national feminist grassroots organization of Jewish and Palestinian Israeli women working together for a genuine peace grounded in a just resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict, respect for human rights, and an equal voice for Jewish and Arab women within Israeli society. Behind The Wall In this web-site, you will read the thoughts and feelings of Palestinian teenagers. Their ideas have not been edited because we believe you want to know what is really in their hearts and minds. Students are asked questions and directed to comment on given topics. They also often write about issues they choose. Peers edit the articles for grammar. The result is what you see in Behind The Wall. Beit Hanina Community Center "My favorite thing about Palestinethen was our freedom, It was heaven on Earth, a day again I wish to come. " Beithanina. org is a comprehensive source of information about Beit hanina, where the people of Beit hanina, in Palestine and the Diaspora, can communicate, organize and share news, info, stories, memories, pictures. Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation The Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation was launched in 1963 after twelve months of preparation. It was established in order to carry forward Russell’s work for peace, human rights and social justice. Bethlehem University Under Attack New web page detailing Israeli missile attacks against Bethlehem University March 8th-9th, 2002 Bil’in, a village of Palestine Bil’in is a Palestinian village that is struggling to exist. It is fighting to safeguard its land, its olive trees, its resources… its liberty. This site is dedicated to all people of good will - Palestinian, Israeli and the internationals who fight side by side against the injustices endured by the people of Bil’in. Birzeit University Development Studies Programme The DSP was established in 1997. It conducts research and activities in human development, community development and training and public opinion polling in the occupied Palestinian territories. Boycott Israeli Campaign - Innovative Minds A lively British site full of graphics, poetry, protest and practical boycott information. Boycott Israeli Goods Site The definitive site for information about boycotting Israeli goods. A must for anyone interested in this method of opposing Israeli Apartheid. Break the Silence Mural and Arts Project An arts/activist group committed to using creative projects to facilitate social change and greater awareness of the complexities of the conflict in Occupied Palestine. Breaking The Silence Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran Israeli soldiers that collects testimonies of soldiers who served in the Occupied Territories during the Second Intifadah. Bruderhof Peacemakers Guide Anyone can be a peacemaker. The Bruderhof Peacemakers Guide was created to inspire and empower you to work for peace, and to arm you with living proof of the power of nonviolence to effect change and resolve conflicts. Buddhist Peace Fellowship Buddhist Peace Fellowship’s open-hearted engagement with the world is expressed through expanding programs in the United States and Asia. Through BPF, Buddhists of many different traditions are developing individual and group responses to socially conditioned suffering. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top CAABU - Council for Arab-British Understanding The Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU) promotes an enlightened & positive approach to Arab-British relations in Government, Parliament, the media, education & amongst the wider public. In the light of September 11th, crises in the Middle East & the continuing conflict in Palestine & Iraq, CAABU’s role is more important than ever. Cactus 48 The objectives of our web site are to share information, lead you to organizations you can join or support, and give you opportunities to get acquainted with Palestinian people. Campaign for Secure Dwellings A network of congregations in North America working to end the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Christian Peacemaker Teams, Campaign for Secure Dwellings, Palestinian Land Defense Committee, Rabbis for Human Rights, Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions. Campaign for the Right of Entry/Re-Entry to the Occupied Palestinian Territory We are a volunteer group of individuals and families affected by the current Israeli occupation authorities’ policy that denies entry to foreign passport holders to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) via the Israeli unilaterally controlled international border crossings to the oPt. Caritas Jerusalem Caritas Jerusalem is a Catholic humanitarian organization engaged in relief, development and social service projects throughout the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It is part of Caritas Internationalis, a humanitarian network of 162 Catholic Member Organizations operating in 200 countries and territories. Cave Arts & Crafts Center (Al-Kahf) Al-Kahf Arts & Crafts Center aims at reviving the local community’s sense of beauty, strengthening the cultural identity, and cultivating the artistic talents. Center for Jewish-Arab Economic Development CJAED is a non-profit organization, established in 1988 by a group of Jewish and Arab businesspeople. The guiding principle of the Center and its activities is that Jewish-Arab economic cooperation and the development of a healthy Arab sector in Israel are essential for peace, prosperity and economic stability in Israel and the region. Centre for Research on Globalization - Middle East The Centre for Research on Globalisation (CRG) is an independent research and media group of writers, scholars and activists. It is a registered non profit organization in the province of Quebec, Canada. The Global Research webpage at www. globalresearch. ca based in Montreal publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focussing on social, economic, strategic, geopolitical and environmental processes. Christian Peacemaker Teams - Palestine Projects Since 1995 the CPT has maintained a continuing presence in the Hebron District (occupied West Bank). Team members stand with Palestinians and Israeli peace groups engaged in nonviolent opposition to Israeli military occupation, collective punishment, settler harassment, home demolitions and land confiscation. Churches for Middle East Peace Churches for Middle East Peace is an ecumenical working group of Christian organizations. CMEP began its work in 1984 out of the conviction that the policy perspectives and long Middle East experience of our member bodies can play a useful role in the public arena. Citizens for Fair Legislation We are a grassroots organizationprimarily concerned with the unbalanced foreign policy demonstrated by our government toward the Arab world. We aim to influence our local, national, and international policy by getting to know our elected officials and making clear to them that we will not stand for the status quo Citizens for Fair Legislation - CFL We are a grassroots organization named Citizens for Fair Legislation. We are primarily concerned with the unbalanced foreign policy demonstrated by our government toward the Arab world. Coalition of Women for Just Peace Jewish and Palestinian women coordinating and organizing joint activities for a just peace. Member organizations include Bat Shalom, Women in Black , The Fifth Mother Movement, Women Engendering Peace, New Profile, Tandi, Noga, NELED, and others. Colorado Campaign for Middle East Peace The Colorado Campaign for Middle East Peace (CCMEP) opposes economic sanctions and military actions against Iraq and U. S. support for the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine, and works for a better world based on social, economic, and environmental justice. Committee to Protect Journalists The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1981. We promote press freedom worldwide by defending the right of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. Conflicts Forum Listening to Political Islam, Recognizing Resistance -- Conflicts Forum began in 2004. It aims to open a new relationship between the West and the Muslim world. . . . Our encounters with political Islam - with both non-violent and armed resistance groups - leads us to conclude that Islamism is above all political. Contact Congress Site designed to help you find the members of Congress who represent you. Enter your home address and our database will automatically determine who represents you in Congress. Includes finished letters demand an end to the occupation, ready for you to sign, and an easy write-it-yourself option. Council for the National Interest The Council for the National Interest is a non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization advocating a new direction for U. S. Middle East policy and opposing Israel’s influence over America’s Middle East policy. Council for the National Interest Foundation The CNI Foundation and its sister organization, the Council for the National Interest, oppose America’s blind support for Israel and advocate Middle East policies that serve the American national interest. Council on American Islamic Relations The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a non-profit, grassroots membership organization. CAIR is dedicated to presenting an Islamic perspective on issues of importance to the American public. Courage to Refuse Site of Israeli ’refuseniks’, soldiers and reservists who refuse to serve in repressive and aggressive actions. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Defence for Children International - Palestine DCI/PS is dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of Palestinian children in the West Bank and Gaza Strip - as articulated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child as well as in other international human rights instruments - and to facilitating the creation of an environment which is aware of and respects children’s rights. Deir Yassin Remembered Site of organization dedicated to building a memorial to Palestinians massacred on April 9, 1948 Direct Action Palestine Direct Action Palestine (DAP) is a campaign led by US residents working in coalition with Palestinian, Israeli and international peace activists in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank and Gaza. We are individuals and do not represent a particular ideology or government. Divest from Israel Links to university divesiture campaigns and other useful information. "If I were to change the names, a description of what is happening in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank could describe events in South Africa. " -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu, December, 1989. Divest From Israel Campaign This site is a compendium of links to divestment and boycott activism across the US and around the globe. "Complicity in the commission of a. . . . war crime, or crime against humanity, is a crime under international law. " Principle VII, Nuremberg Tribunal, adopted 1950, United Nations Doctors Without Borders An international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries, Doctors Without Borders is better known around the world by its official name, Médecins Sans Frontières. Double Standards - Palestine and Israel Welcome to my site. I started to create it after the 11 September attacks on New York and Washington in order to make some sense of what is happening on our planet. Dove and Dolphin The dove and dolphin is a project started by an individual to deliver supplies, mostly donated, to the Palestinian people by sea. All costs are met through donations or otherwise funded by the project founder himself. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe was established in 1979 by a small number of enthusiastic, talented and committed artists. Since its inception, El-Funoun has aimed at expressing the spirit of Arab-Palestinian folklore and contemporary culture through unique combinations of traditional and stylized dance and music. Encyclopedia of the Palestine Problem Issa Nakhleh is the author of the Encyclopedia of the Palestine Problem in two volumes which is the subject of this website. It has 41 Chapters and 1091 pages, with voluminous footnotes and 60 pages of photos. It deals with the ancient and modern history of Palestine, the political and religious questions and all United Nations Resolutions and the Principles of International Law and Justice relating to the Palestine Question. European Union Middle East position and external relations Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land Though Palestinian Christians have been here since the first Pentecost, the roots of the ELCJHL began in the mid 19th century when German and English missionaries came to teach and minister to the local people. Ezekiel’s Water Project Ezekiel’s Water Project is a vision and information sharing effort for a project that can provide fresh water for twenty million people in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine. Additionally it will make possible the production of sea fish in the Jordan Valley, and provide for irrigation of the desert, along with saving the Dead Sea. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top FAIR FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. We work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints. Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) Interfaith Peace Builders - Delegations to Palestine FOR’s interfaith Middle East program sends regular delegations to Israel/Palestine where participants live in Palestinian and Israeli homes, learn from peace activists on both sides of the conflict and experience the situation of Palestinians living under military occupation. Forced Migration Review FMR has acquired a reputation as the leading practical journal on refugee and displacement issues. Foundation For Middle East Peace - FMEP A nonprofit organization dedicated to informing Americans about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and assisting in a peaceful solution that brings security for both peoples. Free Palestine Campaign The Free Palestine Campaign website first went up in May, 2001, to help publicize the work of the International Solidarity Movement, and to recruit people for the first campaign in August, 2001. Since then, it has been a project run by the Center for Creative Democracy. Friends of Sabeel North America / Friends of Peace and Justice in the Holy Land Inter-faith, international effort to support life and liberation in a region and world where violence, discrimination and indifference must not be allowed to prevail. FromOccupiedPalestine.org FromOccupiedPalestine. org is an independent online journal featuring reports from the frontlines of the Israeli-Palestine conflict. The frontline reports are contextualized with a 1000-plus article archive that serves as an enormous bibliography, culled from human rights organizations, historical documents, alternative press, and regional correspondents and commentators from mainstream media outlets. FUTBOL PALESTINA 2006 Website of the The Palestinian National Football Team. Future of Freedom Foundation The mission of The Future of Freedom Foundation is to advance the libertarian philosophy by providing an uncompromising moral and economic case for individual liberty, free markets, private property, and limited government. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top G.W. Associates - Public Interest Media GW Associates believes that the mass media can be a force for progress in society--accessible to all. It is a public interest media firm specializing in work with non-profit, public interest organizations and social change groups. Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP) The Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP) is a Palestinian non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1990 to provide comprehensive community mental health services - therapy, training and research - to the population of the Gaza Strip. GeoCartographia Research Institute The GeoCartographia Research Institute, headed by Prof. Avi Degani and Dr. Rina Degani, undertakes special projects in a wide range of areas. The Institute combines research expertise with wide experience of performing field surveys, and is noted for its research and for performing surveys among the specific sectors of population found in Israel. Gisha Gisha: Center for the Legal Protection of Freedom of Movement is an Israeli not-for-profit organization that seeks to protect the fundamental rights of Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories by imposing human rights law as a limitation on the behavior of Israel’s military. Global Exchange Palestine Human Rights Campaign The Global Exchange Palestine Human Rights Campaign strives to end US aid to Israel while seeking to further the US public’s understanding of the region’s realities. . Grassroots International Grassroots International was born out of a commitment to justice for Palestinians. The cause of Palestinian rights remains central to GRI and its supporters. Gush Shalom Israeli Peace Bloc > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Hadeel Hadeel is a UK based Fair Trade shop which aims to provide a sustainable source of income for crafts people working in community based groups in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. HaMoked: Center for the Defence of the Individual An Israeli human rights organization whose main objective is to assist Palestinians of the Occupied Territories whose rights are violated due to Israel’s policies. This site contains information relating to these human rights violations. Handala Project The Handala Project is about art and activism. "At first he was a Palestinian child, but his consciousness developed to have a national and then a global and human horizon. He is a simple yet tough child, and this is why people adopted him and felt that he represents their consciousness. " -- Naji-Al-Ali Hanthala Palestine Hanthala Palestine is a global Palestinian network dedicated to international law and the respect for human rights. The network was established in 1998 by a group of Palestinians who felt the need to reorganise the grassroots in Palestine and in the diaspora. Its main criterium is drawn from a human rights perspective. Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) is a non-profit organization founded to preserve the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Holy Land Industry ’Enjoy Natural Treasure’ - soaps, shampoo, lotions, creams and more, from Nablus, occupied West Bank. Holy Land Olive Oil Following the volunteer phase of the project, Holy Land Olive Oil elected to organize as a for-profit enterprise to sustain the market for Palestinian olive oil in the US and elsewhere. Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is an independent, nongovernmental organization, supported by contributions from private individuals and foundations worldwide. Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Ibdaa Cultural Center Welcome to the Ibdaa Cultural Center. We are a grassroots project of the people of dheisheh refugee camp in Palestine. Ibdaa Dance Troupe Ibdaa’s renowned dance troupe of ten boys and ten girls has perfomed in festivals and events in Palestine and more than ten countries around the world. Through traditional folkloric dance and theater, the troup depicts the history and aspirations of Palestinian refugees. If Americans Knew The mission of If Americans Knew is to inform and educate the American public on issues of major significance that are unreported, underreported, or misreported in the American media. Independent Media Review and Analysis - IMRA A current digest of media, polls, and significant interviews and events. Institute for Global Communications Web hosting, listservs and e-mail for activists Institute for Palestine Studies The Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) is the only institute in the world exclusively devoted to documentation, research, analysis, and publication on Palestinian affairs and the Arab-Israeli conflict. It was established in Beirut in 1963 and incorporated there as a private, independent, non-profit Arab institute unaffiliated with any political organization or government. Institute for Palestine Studies The Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) is an independent nonprofit research and publication center promoting research, analysis, and documentation on the Arab-Israeli conflict and its peaceful resolution. Institute for Policy Studies The Institute for Policy Studies is the nation’s oldest multi-issue progressive think tank. Since 1963, the Institute has worked with social movements to forge viable and sustainable policies to promote democracy, justice, human rights, and diversity. Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy The Institute for Research Middle Eastern Policy (IRmep) is a think tank working to define, communicate and promote America’s true interests in the Middle East. Founded in 2002, the Institute became an independent non-profit tax-exempt organization in 2003. International Campaign for Justice for the Victims of Sabra & Shatila News on the case lodged in Belgium against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and other Israelis and Lebanese responsible for the massacre, killing, rape and disappearance of civilians that took place in Beirut between 16 and 18 September 1982 in the camps of Sabra and Shatila and the surrounding area. International Center of Bethlehem Dar Annadwa Addawliyya -- The ICB is a Lutheran-based, ecumenically-oriented institution serving the whole Palestinian community. The programs of the Center serve the entire community from “the womb to the tomb”, with an emphasis on children, youth and women. Through empowering the local community, developing human resources, cultivating artistic talents, and facilitating intercultural encounters, the ICB actively promotes the building of Palestinian civil society. International Civil Campaign for the Protection of the Palestinian People - CCIPPP International Committee for the Defense of Azmi Bishara We demand the immediate annulment of the legal proceedings initiated against Member of Knesset Azmi Bishara. We further demand respect for the freedom of political action and expression of all Israeli parlamentarians, including all Arab Members of Knesset. International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC International Crisis Group The International Crisis Group (ICG) is an independent, non-profit, multinational organisation, with 90 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict. International Federation of Journalists The International Federation of Journalists is the world’s largest organisation of journalists. First established in 1926, it was relaunched in 1946 and again, in its present form, in 1952. Today the Federation represents around 500. 000 members in more than 100 countries. International Parliament of Writers Eight writers record their impressions of Palestine. They provide interpretations and analyses of the current conflict. Includes work by Mahmud Darwish, Christian Salmon, Breyten Breytenbach, Vincenzo Consolo, Russell Banks, Wole Soyinka, and Juan Goytisolo. International Relations and Security Network The ISN is a free public service that provides a wide range of high-quality and comprehensive products and resources to encourage the exchange of information among international relations and security professionals worldwide. International Solidarity Movement The International Solidarity Movement is a Palestinian-led movement of Palestinian and International activists working to raise awareness of the struggle for Palestinian freedom and an end to Israeli occupation. We utilize nonviolent, direct-action methods of resistance to confront and challenge illegal Israeli occupation forces and policies. International Solidarity Movement E-Mail Group Palsolidarity E-Mail Posts International Solidarity Movement - London The ISM-London movement works in support of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). International Womens’ Peace Service IWPS Palestine is an international team of 16 women based in Hares, a village in the Salfit Governorate of Palestine’s West Bank, which began for three continuous years from August 2002. IWPS documents human rights abuses, works with the media, and non-violently intervenes in abuses. Interpal Interpal, the Palestinians Relief & Development Fund, is a non-political, non-profit making independent British registered charity. It aims to support poor and needy Palestinians primarily in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan and Lebanon. Iraq Peace Team Welcome to the Iraq Peace Team website -- This website is provided as a history of the Iraq Peace Team. Information on this site is not current. To view more current information about Iraq Peace Team members and Voices in the Wilderness please vist www. vitw. org. IRIN - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs IRIN is the humanitarian news and analysis service of the UN OCHA. IRIN’s principal role is to provide news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community. Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) A Rabat-based organization established by member states of the Organization of the Islamic Conference to specialize in education, science and culture. ISM/Free Palestine Movement - Ann Arbor Practical ideas, tactics, and strategies that local activists (especially in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area) can use to resist Israel’s occupation of Palestine, and examples of their use. Ismail Shammout 1930-2006 Ismail Abdul-Qader Shammout was a Palestinian refugee and lifelong artist. Israel/Palestine Center for Research and Information - IPCRI IPCRI, founded in Jerusalem in 1988, is the only joint Palestinian-Israeli public policy think-tank in the world. It is devoted to developing practical solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. IPCRI deals with the cardinal issues in the Israeli-Arab conflict - issues where the two sides find themselves at loggerheads, and where cooperation is necessary. Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions (ICAHD) is a non-violent, direct-action group originally established to oppose and resist Israeli demolition of Palestinian houses in the Occupied Territories. Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace - ICIPP Formed in 1975 by a group of prominent Israeli Zionists as a private Israeli initiative in response to signs of moderation that they perceived in the Palestinian national movement and that the Israeli Government seemed intent on ignoring. Ittijah - Union of Arab Community Based Organizations Ittijah is the network for Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Israel. Established in 1995, Ittijah was founded in response to a clear and widely felt need for increased cooperating and exchange between Palestinian Arab organizations, both large and small. Ittijah has UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Jerusalem Center for Democracy and Human Rights The Jerusalem Center for Democracy and Human Rights is an independentPalestinian NGO established by a host of lawyers, scholars, and human rights and democracy activists working to defend human rights, strengthen rule of law, and develop and strengthen democracy in Palestinian society. Jerusalem Center for Social and Economic Rights -JCSER JCSER is a Palestinian non-governmental human rights organization based in Jerusalem. It was established in 1997 by lawyers and members of the Palestinian community of Jerusalem. JCSER provides legal assistance and representation to Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem subjected to discriminatory policies by the Israeli authorities. Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development The Jerusalem Fund for Education & Community Development is an independent, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization based in Washington, DC. Funding for operational expenses is derived from investment income. This, together with donations from private individuals throughout the U. S. , supports our humanitarian grants. Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre - JMCC JMCC was established in 1988 by a group of Palestinian journalists and researchers to provide information on events in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip. JMCC’s Jerusalem and Gaza offices provide a wide range of services to journalists, researchers, international agencies, individuals and organizations interested in obtaining reliable information on the Palestinian territory. Publishers of Palestine Report. Jerusalemites The Jerusalem Forum is an Amman-based non-governmental organization geared to educating, and exposing the human dimension of the Palestinian people and their attachment to their land; past and present. Its Internet site intends to tell the story of the Palestinian people in the hope of helping to build a growing database of documented, credible information for posterity. Jewish Unity for a Just Peace Grassroots Jewish activist organization against the Occupation etc. Jewish Voices Against the Occupation Works to publish ads in US and Israeli newspapers calling for an end to the occupation and all settlements, return to pre-1967 borders, international peace-keeping force in the occupied territories, and suspension of military aid to Israel until the end of occupation. Jews Against The Occupation Jews Against the Occupation is an organization of progressive, secular and religious Jews of all ages throughout the New York City area advocating peace through justice for Palestine and Israel. Jews Against the Occupation - Sydney Jews Against the Occupation - Sydney (JAO-Sydney) was formed in May 2003 to give a clear Jewish voice in support of the national and human rights of Palestinians and a peaceful resolution of the Paletinian/Israeli conflict. We are part of a world-wide movement among progressive Jews who are challenging increasingly conservative official Jewish community representatives in regard to Israel. Jews For Justice Online book of Palestine/Israel history by Jewish Group in California Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel - JPPI A group of American Jews who believe that a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in Palestine and Israel is attainable through negotiations based on international law and the implementation of relevant United Nations (UN) resolutions. JMCC - Palestinian Opinion Pulse JMCC periodically carries out public opinion polls assessing Palestinian attitudes on issues such as democracy and the peace process. This work is carried out independently or in collaboration with other media networks. Joint Advocacy Initiative The Joint Advocacy Initiative sponsorsthe Olive Tree Campaign andAl Ard Al Taybeh (The Good Earth) Campaign and holds several annual visits ato Palestine including the Journey for Justice and the Olive Picking Program. Juhoud for Community & Rural Development Juhoud was established to meet the needs of a wide sector of developmental issues in the rural areas through training people and encouraging voluntary work. Juhoud intends to set mechanisms and programs to increase the level of the rural community cooperation and collaboration, and encouraging and enhancing the women’s role in community development. Justice For James Miller James Miller, a film director and cameraman, was killed in the Rafah Area of the Gaza Strip on 2nd May 2003 while filming a documentary, almost certainly by Israeli soldiers. Now Israel has reneged on a promise to Miller’s family to show them its internal investigation of the incident. Find out why here. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Khalil Sakakini Cultural Centre Foundation The Khalil Sakakini Cultural Centre Foundation is a non- governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture in Palestine. The Sakakini Centre was founded in 1996, and is located in Ramallah in a restored traditional mansion. The Sakakini works in three areas: The visual arts, Palestinian identity & narrative, and holding regular public activities such as: Art exhibits, concerts, literary events, film screenings, children’s activities, & lectures. KinderUSA KinderUSA is dedicated to: Providing assistance to children and their families of both manmade and natural disasters, as well as to victims of armed conflict without regard to race, religion, or political affiliation. Conducting our humanitarian missions with complete impartiality and neutrality irrespective of political and economic realities. Our current focus is on the forgotten children of Palestine. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top LAW The Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights & the Environment LAW is a Palestinian Human Rights organisation based in Jerusalem. LAW was founded in 1990 by a group of Palestinian lawyers to promote human rights and further the principles of the rule of law, and to defend Palestinian rights in accordance with international human rights law and United Nations declarations. > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Ma’an News Agency Ma’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. Machsom Watch Machsom Watch was founded in January 2001 in response to repeated reports in the press about human rights abuses of Palestinians crossing army and border police checkpoints. It is a group of Israeli women conducting daily observations at military checkpoints to monitor human rights abuses. Madre An international womenÆs human rights organization that works in partnership with womenÆs community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide to address issues of health, education, economic development and other human rights. Mahsan Milim - Reports From the West Bank Founded by writer Aya Kaniuk and photographer Tamar Goldschmidt. Highly recommended. MAIAP - The Movement Against Israeli Aparthied in Palestine The Movement Against Israeli Apartheid in Palestine (MAIAP) takes as its point of departure: the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and their articulation in international law; the struggle of the peoples of South Africa against apartheid and their work for democracy and reconciliation. Supports divestiture campaigns and other anti-apartheid actions. March for Justice The March For Justice is an all-inclusive human and civil rights movement that aims to improve upon human life by furthering the causes of justice. The March stands for what we all stand for or aspire to. Mas’ha Camp Against the Apartheid Wall In March 28, 2003 there was a demonstration and march into the olive fileds that were to be taken away from the village of Mas’ha (5,500 dunums out of the 6,000 dunums of the village’s lands). At the end of the march, we’ve settled down in a camp. Médecins Sans Frontières An international humanitarian aid organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries. Also known as ’Doctors Without Borders’. Middle East Activist From the Hanover, New Hampshire - Hartford, Vermont area, the Middle East Activist was formed in May, 2002 by a group of people of differing religious, ethnic, and political backgrounds united in their hope for cross-cultural friendship, and in their belief that the only way to resolve conflict in the Middle East is through fairness and justice. Middle East Children’s Alliance The Middle East Children’s Alliance is a non-governmental organization, working for peace and justice in the Middle East; focusing on Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Iraq. Middle East Christians Middle East Christians against the war on Iraq and the occupation of Palestine Middle East Information Center This site was started in response to the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. As ordinary citizens, we searched for a constructive way to deal with the grief and anger surrounding the attacks. Mideast Just Peace Mideast Just Peace is a northern Michigan-based coalition that opposes the U. S. government’s political, military and financial support of the Israeli occupation, and seeks to provide a voice for the Palestinian resistance, the anti-Occupation Israelis and Americans who oppose the current U. S. /Israeli policies in the Middle East. MidEast Web Gateway MidEast Web was started by people active in Middle East dialog and peace education efforts. Our goal is to weave a world-wide web of Arabs, Jews and others who want to build a new Middle East based on coexistence and neighborly relations. MIFTAH The Palestinian Initiative For The Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy -- Miftah is a Palestinian, Jerusalem-based, independent institution committed to fostering the principles of democracy and effective dialogue based on the free and candid exchange of information and ideas. Mine Action Coordination Centre South Lebanon Monitoring Israeli Colonizing activities in the Palestinian West Bank and Gaza Monitoring Israeli Colonizing activities in the Palestinian West Bank and Gaza is a joint project between the Applied Research Institute in Jerusalem (ARIJ) and the Land Research Center (LRC). The project, funded by the European Union, aims at inspecting and scrutinizing Israeli colonizing activities in their different forms in the Palestinian West Bank and Gaza. Mosaic Foundation The Mosaic Foundation is a charitable and educational organization founded by the spouses of Arab Ambassadors to the United States. The Mosaic Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of women and children, while fostering cultural, educational, and professional dialogues between the peoples of the Arab world and the United States. Mossawa - The Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens of Israel Mossawa, The Advocacy Center for Arab Citizens in Israel, was established in October of 1997 as a Non Governmental Organization. Mossawa works to promote equality for ArabPalestinians within the borders of Israel. Movement for One Democratic Secular State in Israel/Palestine The Movement for One Democratic Secular State is being initiated as an an online community for progressive one state advocates although we intend for the project to evolve into much more as we continue to develop. This project is strictly oriented toward progressive one state advocates, rejecting all forms of racism, gender bias and religious intolerance. MPAC The progressive voice for American Muslims > A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z - Top Nakba Remembering and documenting the Nakba (cataclysm), "the mass deportation of a million Palestinians from their cities and villages, massacres of civilians, and the razing to the ground of hundreds of Palestinian villages" in 1948. Nathan J. Brown home page Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Department of Political Science, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University, Washington, DC. Professor Brown’s site posts useful research and essays. National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations The National Council on U. S. -Arab Relations works to educate Americans about Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world through leadership development, people-to-people programs, lectures, publications, and grassroots outreach. Neturei Karta Neturei Karta opposed the establishment of and retain all opposition to the existence of the so-called "State of Israel"! The name ’Neturei Karta’ was given to a group of Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem who refused (and still refuse) to recognize the existence or authority of the so-called "State of Israel" and made (and still make) a point of publicly demonstrating their position, the position of the Torah and authentic unadulterated Judaism. |