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All Nations Cafe The All Nations Café is first and foremost a strong team of Israelis, Palestinians and internationals, who work together, visit each other’s homes and see themselves as part of one family. Artists Against Apartheid Artists Against Apartheid is an International Coalition for Equal Rights and Justice dedicated to Equal Rights and Justice for all the citizens of Palestine-Israel. Bustan Qaraaqa Bustan Qaraaqa (the Tortoise Garden) is a community permaculture project, based in the West Bank town of Beit Sahour (Shepherds’ Fields), close to the city of Bethlehem. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East CJPME was established in 2002 by Canadians who wanted to foster justice, peace, prosperity and security for all peoples of the Middle East. Coalition for Jerusalem The Coalition for Jerusalem is a non violent, direct action group, a league of religious dignitaries, political factions, civil society organizations, and individuals based in Occupied East Jerusalem. Combatants for Peace We are a group of Israeli and Palestinian individuals who were actively involved in the cycle of violence in our area. The Israelis served as combat soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Palestinians were involved in acts of violence in the name of Palestinian liberation. Comet-ME Comet-ME is a responsible social-environmental-engineering initiative. We build renewable energy systems for communities that are not connected to the electricity grid because of political reasons and build local capacity to install and maintain those systems. Friends of Al-Rowwad USA US-based support organization for the Al-Rowwad Theater and Cultural Center of Bethlehem, Palestine, which provides an alternative to the spiraling violence resulting from the Israeli occupation and creates a safe, child-centered space, where the children of the camp can "be children again." Friends of Sabeel North America / Friends of Peace and Justice in the Holy Land Friends of Sabeel-North America (FOSNA) works in the U.S. and Canada to support the vision of Sabeel, cultivating the support of American churches through co-sponsored regional educational conferences, alternative pilgrimage, witness trips, and international gatherings in the Holy Land. Gaza Freedom March The International Coalition to End the Illegal Siege of Gaza formed after Israel’s 22-day assault on Gaza in winter 2008-09. To mark the one-year anniversary of the Israeli attack the coalition is mobilizing an international contingent for a nonviolent march alongside the people of Gaza on Jan. 1, 2010, to end the illegal blockade. Global BDS Movement Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions for Palestine - This website is overseen by the steering committee of the Palestinian BDS National Committee and has been adopted as a tool of the ICNP (International Coordinating Network on Palestine) to support efforts of networking and coordination. Goldstone Facts Goldstonefacts. org is a project created by a group of individuals from around the globe who decided to dramatize portions of the Goldstone Report. Grassroots Jerusalem Grassroots Jerusalem sets out to provide an “Evolving Map” of the current grassroots activities and organizations working in the Jerusalem area. We provide a picture of what is currently happening on the ground, the pending urgent issues, the local solutions and where support is needed to further the work. Humans Without Borders Humans without borders is a recognized, non-government charitable organization in Israel devoted to helpin West Bank Palestinian families obtain medical assistance in Israeli hospitals. Interfaith Peace-Builders Interfaith Peace-Builders sends delegations to Israel/Palestine so that residents of North American can see the conflict with their own eyes. Interfaith Peace-Builders fosters a network of informed and active individuals who understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United States’ political, military, and economic role in it. Ir Amin Ir Amim (“City of Nations” or “City of Peoples”) is an Israeli non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in order to actively engage in those issues impacting on Israeli-Palestinian relations in Jerusalem and on the political future of the city. Irish4Palestine A Pro-Palestinian blog, we are a group of Irish Republicans in support of a Free Palestine. ITISAPARTHEID.ORG ITISAPARTHEID. ORG is a grass roots effort made up of activists, students, academics,young people, older people, Jews, Christians, Muslims,Palestinians and Israelis. The purpose ofthe ITISAPARTHEID. ORG web site is to use the tools of the internet and our own ingenuity to spread the word about apartheid in the Israeli Occupied Territories. Jews for Justice for Palestinians Jews for Justice for Palestinians is a network of Jews who are British or live in Britain, practising and secular, Zionist and not. We oppose Israeli policies that undermine the livelihoods, human, civil and political rights of the Palestinian people. Madaa Silwan Madaa Silwan was established in 2007 by the Palestinian residents of Wadi Hilwah neighborhood in Silwan. The word ’madaa’ means horizon. Our mission is to build a strong, knowledgeable and involved Arab community in Silwan, and to provide educational and recreational activities and courses mainly for children and teenagers. Mamilla Campaign The Campaign to Preserve Mamilla Jerusalem Cemetery. The Petitioners are individuals whose human rights have been violated by the destruction and desecration of an ancient Muslim cemetery, the Ma’man Allah (Mamilla) cemetery in Jerusalem, by the government of Israel working in conjunction with the Simon Wiesenthal Center (“SWC”) of Los Angeles, California, USA. Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality - Dukium In 1997 a group of Arab and Jewish residents of the Negev (the southern part of Israel) established the Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality. Its aim is to provide a framework for Jewish-Arab collaborative efforts, in the struggle for civil equality and the advancement of mutual tolerance and coexistence. Oxfam Oxfam UK: The occupied Palestinian territories and Israel - Oxfam’s work in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel focuses on water, sanitation, food security and advocacy. Palestine Center The Palestine Center is an independent think-tank committed to communicating reliable and timely information about the Palestinian political experience to American policy-makers, journalists, students and the general public. Established in 1991, it is the educational program of the Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development. Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI) The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), is an independent Palestinian organization that has been created through the initiative and support of the Palestinian Information Technology Community. Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) Palestinian Center for Development & Media Freedoms (MADA) is independent, nongovernmental, and nonprofit organization, it was established by initiative of Palestinian journalists and interested personalities to develop Palestinian media and to defend journalists and media institutions. Sindyanna Established in 1996, Sindyanna of Galilee is a registered non-profit organization. Led by women striving for a social change, it operates in the Arab population in the Galilee region, northern Israel, and seeks to help growers and producers from the Palestinian Occupied Territories. Stand Up for Jerusalem Website of the residents of Sheikh Jarrah - Sign the Petition in solidarity with families of Sheikh Jarrah. The Elders The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity. The Friends of Wadi Fuqeen Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East Founded in 1971, Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) works within the Unitarian Universalist community to promote peace and justice in Israel-Palestine, including a settlement of the conflict affirming the equality, dignity, freedom and security of all peoples involved. WHYnotnews WHYnotnews is dedicated to, and celebrates those who stand up and tell Truth to Power, against Illegal and Immoral actions in and out of the United States Government. Women’s Organization for Political Prisoners WOFPP is a group of women united in their opposition to the Israeli occupation. The organization was established in 1988 during the first Intifada (The Palestinians uprising) when Israeli occupation forces arrested more and more Palestinians in their attempt to oppress the uprising. 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. A-Infos Radio Project The A-Infos Radio Project, based in Watlins Glen, NY, was formed in 1996 by grassroots broadcasters, free radio journalists and cyber-activists to provide ourselves with the means to share our radio programs via the Internet. This archive is designed to provide compressed audio files which can be downloaded to your computer and then converted to tape or added to a playlist for broadcast. 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. Action Alerts - American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - ADC Take action on current issues. 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. Adalah-NY Adalah-NY: The Coalition for Justice in the Middle East is a grassroots strategic alliance of concerned organizations and individuals in New York, formed to demand an immediate, unconditional, and permanent end to U. S. and U. S. -sponsored Israeli aggression in the Middle East. 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 Dameer Association for Human Rights Al Dameer Association for Human Rights is a Non -Governmental Organization (NGO), dedicated to defend human rights. The association was established in 1993 in coordination with Al Dameer Association in Ramallah and by a group of lawyers and others who are interested in human rights and democracy issues. 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-Ittijah Al-Ittijah is a network for Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Israel. 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. See also Friends of Al-Rowwad USA. All Nations Cafe The All Nations Café is first and foremost a strong team of Israelis, Palestinians and internationals, who work together, visit each other’s homes and see themselves as part of one family. 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. Alternative Tourism Group The Alternative Tourism Group (ATG) is a Palestinian NGO specializing in tours and pilgrimages that include critical examinations of the history, culture, and politics of the Holy Land. AMANA Voice - American Muslim Association of North America News site of the American Muslim Association of North America American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights (AAPER) The American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights Foundation (AAPER Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to inform the American public about the human and national rights of the Palestinian people and the role of the United States in the Middle East. Also see the Five for Palestine Campaign. American Friends Service Committee - Connecticut Supporting nonviolent resistance and refusal in Israel and Palestine. American Friends Service Committee -- Western Massachusetts The Western Massachusetts program of the AFSC, founded in 1968, focuses on peace education and social justice through work on nonviolence training, study courses and dialogues on economic justice, campaigns against U. S. military intervention, and education and action to combat racism, classism, and homophobia. American Jews For A Just Peace American Jews for a Just Peace (AJJP) was founded in Boston in September 2008. It is an alliance of activists in the United States working to ensure equal rights, safety, and dignity for all the people of historic Palestine. American Labor for Palestine American Labor for Palestine (ALP)* is a group of workers who believe that the principles of freedom and equality should guide American policy toward Israel-Palestine. Our mission is to (1) inform our fellow workers about the history and human rights of the Palestinian people and U. S. policy toward Israel-Palestine, and (2) mobilize them to support of a just U. S. policy toward Israel-Palestine. 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. American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - Massachusetts The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is a grassroots civil rights organization based in Washington, DC which welcomes people of all backgrounds, faiths, and ethnicities as members. The local chapter of the ADC or ADCMA is committed to empowering Arab-Americans to embrace their identity and advocate for their civil rights in the state of Massachusetts. 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. Ansar Center in Al- Walajah Ansar is a one-year-old initiative by a group of young and motivated people at ALWALAJAH village which is located to the west of the city BET JALA in west bank ANSAR runs activities for children during the summer vacation and after school. Applied Research Institute Jerusalem Maps illustrating West Bank, Israeli Settlements, Gaza. Other information resources and statistics 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. Artists Against Apartheid Artists Against Apartheid is an International Coalition for Equal Rights and Justice dedicated to Equal Rights and Justice for all the citizens of Palestine-Israel. 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 In Hebrew - 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. BIG Campaign - Boycott Israeli Goods The BIG Campaign was launched in the House of Commons on the 4th July 2001. There have been calls for a boycott from within Israel itself as well as in the Occupied Territories. Our decision to launch this campaign follows decades of Israel’s refusal to abide by UN Resolutions, International law and the 4th Geneva Convention. 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. Birthright Unplugged Birthright Unplugged offers opportunities for people to gain knowledge through first-hand experiences and to use that knowledge to make positive change in the world. We reject the notion of a “birthright” as embodied in Jewish-only, fully-funded trips to Israel. 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. Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights As people of conscience, working in solidarity with the Palestinian people, we, the Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights (BCPR), are united by the belief that peace will only be possible when there is justice for the Palestinian people. Boston Palestine Film Festival - BPFF Now, in its third year, the Boston Palestine Film Festival is committed to showcasing the Palestinian narrative through the medium of cinema to audiences in the New England area. The Boston Palestine Film Festival is co-presented by the Museum of Fine Arts Film Department and the Harvard Film Archive. Boycott & Divestment - U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation Boycott & Divestment Resources: The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation is supporting a nation-wide municipal and state Boycott & Divestment Project. Boycott Israel to end the Military Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza A resource for education and for people who want to boycott produce from Israel and illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, by providing sources of information about companies, products etc. Boycott Israeli Campaign - Innovative Minds A lively British site full of graphics, poetry, protest and practical boycott information. Boycott Israeli Medical Association UK: The Medical Committee for Boycott of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) will document the systematic torture of Palestinian people by agents of Israel. It will publicise the practice in order to bring world opinion to bear on Israel. And it will challenge the Israeli Medical Association which has repeatedly failed to issue advice to doctors who are involved in any way with torture. 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. 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. Soldiers who serve in the Territories are witness to, and participate in military actions which change them immensely. We demand accountability regarding Israel’s military actions in the Occupied territories perpetrated by us and in our name. 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. Bustan Qaraaqa Bustan Qaraaqa (the Tortoise Garden) is a community permaculture project, based in the West Bank town of Beit Sahour (Shepherds’ Fields), close to the city of Bethlehem. > 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. Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East CJPME was established in 2002 by Canadians who wanted to foster justice, peace, prosperity and security for all peoples of the Middle East. Cape Codders for Peace and Justice A coalition of individuals and organizations working to actively promote and encourage democratic, multi-racial and non-violent decisions in all aspects of our nation’s domestic and foreign policy. 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. Central Vermont Peace and Justice Central Vermont Peace and Justice is a collective of individuals working together to promote peace and justice locally, nationally and globally. We meet the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, at the UU Church on West Street in Rutland to discuss, plan and decide on upcoming events, actions, and programs. 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 for Jerusalem The Coalition for Jerusalem is a non violent, direct action group, a league of religious dignitaries, political factions, civil society organizations, and individuals based in Occupied East Jerusalem. 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. Coalition of Women for Peace The Coalition of Women for Peace brings together independent Israeli women and 10 feminist peace organizations who work relentlessly for peace and justice. Founded in November 2000, after the outbreak of the Second Intifada, the Coalition today is a leading voice in the peace movement. 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. Combatants for Peace We are a group of Israeli and Palestinian individuals who were actively involved in the cycle of violence in our area. The Israelis served as combat soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Palestinians were involved in acts of violence in the name of Palestinian liberation. Comet-ME Comet-ME is a responsible social-environmental-engineering initiative. We build renewable energy systems for communities that are not connected to the electricity grid because of political reasons and build local capacity to install and maintain those systems. Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine The Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine is a diverse, community-based group in the Chicago area dedicated to organizing local activities and educational events that advance the cause of peace and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis. 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 US House of Representatives site for contacting members of Congress. Contrast Project The Contrast Project works with youth in using digital photography and video as tools for expression and advocacy. The project started in the summer of 2006 with photography trainings with two youth groups in the Bethlehem area of the Palestinian Territories. In the summer of 2007, the Contrast Project partnered with Voices Beyond Walls (VBW) to coordinate video and photography workshops with youth from five refugee camps throughout the West Bank. 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 for the National Interest Videos YouTube channel of the Council for the National Interest Foundation 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 Divest from Israel Links to university divesiture campaigns and other useful information. Divest From Israel - Global Exchange "I am a black South African, and 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 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 Faculty For Israeli-Palestinian Peace FFIPP, the Faculty For Israeli-Palestinian Peace, is a network of Palestinian, Israeli, and International faculty, and students, working in solidarity for a complete end of the occupation and just peace. 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. Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting - 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. Five for Palestine Campaign The Five for Palestine Campaign asks you to support an equitable U.S. policy toward Palestine by taking five simple steps. Organized by the American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights (AAPER). 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 Gaza Movement Since August 2008, the Free Gaza Movement has sailed from Cyprus to the Gaza Strip on several successful voyages, bringing in international witnesses to see first hand the devastating effects of Israeli violence against the Palestinian people. Ours are the first international boats to journey to Gaza since 1967. Friends of Al-Rowwad USA US-based support organization for the Al-Rowwad Theater and Cultural Center of Bethlehem, Palestine, which provides an alternative to the spiraling violence resulting from the Israeli occupation and creates a safe, child-centered space, where the children of the camp can "be children again." Friends of Sabeel North America / Friends of Peace and Justice in the Holy Land Friends of Sabeel-North America (FOSNA) works in the U.S. and Canada to support the vision of Sabeel, cultivating the support of American churches through co-sponsored regional educational conferences, alternative pilgrimage, witness trips, and international gatherings in the Holy Land. Friends of Tent of Nations North America Friends of Tent of Nations North America (FOTONNA) is a charitable 501c3 corporation. The corporation has been established to create a living bridge to Tent of Nations and to support the work of the Nassar family to bring peace, dignity and sustainability to all the people of the region. Our support takes two forms: Land and People. 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. > 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. Gaza Freedom March The International Coalition to End the Illegal Siege of Gaza formed after Israel’s 22-day assault on Gaza in winter 2008-09. To mark the one-year anniversary of the Israeli attack the coalition is mobilizing an international contingent for a nonviolent march alongside the people of Gaza on Jan. 1, 2010, to end the illegal blockade. 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 BDS Movement Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions for Palestine - This website is overseen by the steering committee of the Palestinian BDS National Committee and has been adopted as a tool of the ICNP (International Coordinating Network on Palestine) to support efforts of networking and coordination. 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. Goldstone Facts Goldstonefacts. org is a project created by a group of individuals from around the globe who decided to dramatize portions of the Goldstone Report. 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. Grassroots is a human rights and international development organization that supports community-led sustainable development projects. Grassroots Jerusalem Grassroots Jerusalem sets out to provide an “Evolving Map” of the current grassroots activities and organizations working in the Jerusalem area. We provide a picture of what is currently happening on the ground, the pending urgent issues, the local solutions and where support is needed to further the work. 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 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. Humans Without Borders Humans without borders is a recognized, non-government charitable organization in Israel devoted to helpin West Bank Palestinian families obtain medical assistance in Israeli hospitals. > 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 Middle East Understanding The Institute for Middle East Understanding offers journalists and editors quick access to information about Palestine and the Palestinians, as well as expert sources — both in the U. S. and in the Middle East. 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. Interfaith Peace Initiative The Rhode Island-based Interfaith Peace Initiative seeks to provide a forum for dialog and learning about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and examining America’s relationship to this region. Interfaith Peace-Builders Interfaith Peace-Builders sends delegations to Israel/Palestine so that residents of North American can see the conflict with their own eyes. Interfaith Peace-Builders fosters a network of informed and active individuals who understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United States’ political, military, and economic role in it. 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 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 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 - 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. Ir Amin For an Equitable and Stable Jerusalem with an Agreed Political Future - Ir Amim (“City of Nations” or “City of Peoples”) is an Israeli non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in order to actively engage in those issues impacting on Israeli-Palestinian relations in Jerusalem and on the political future of the city. Ir Amin Ir Amim (“City of Nations” or “City of Peoples”) is an Israeli non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in order to actively engage in those issues impacting on Israeli-Palestinian relations in Jerusalem and on the political future of the city. 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. Irish4Palestine A Pro-Palestinian blog, we are a group of Irish Republicans in support of a Free Palestine. 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. Islamic Society of North America ISNA is an association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations. 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. ITISAPARTHEID.ORG ITISAPARTHEID. ORG is a grass roots effort made up of activists, students, academics,young people, older people, Jews, Christians, Muslims,Palestinians and Israelis. The purpose ofthe ITISAPARTHEID. ORG web site is to use the tools of the internet and our own ingenuity to spread the word about apartheid in the Israeli Occupied Territories. 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 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. 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 Justice for Palestinians Jews for Justice for Palestinians is a network of Jews who are British or live in Britain, practising and secular, Zionist and not. We oppose Israeli policies that undermine the livelihoods, human, civil and political rights of the Palestinian people. 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. Kids4Peace-VT Kids4Peace-VT is an interfaith program that promotes harmonious relationships between and among Jews, Christians, and Muslims both in VT and in the Middle East. We establish personal contacts and environments that form bonds of respect among young people and other members of their Abrahamic communities. 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 Labor for Palestine U. S. Trade Unionists Support South African and Australian Dockers’ Boycott of Israeli Cargo. Join us in demanding immediate and total: 1. End to U. S. aid for Israel. 2. Divestment of business and labor investments in Israel. 3. Labor boycott of Israel. 4. Withdrawal of U. S. and allied forces from the Middle East. Sign the petition! Lajee Center, Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem Lajee Center (‘lajee’ means ‘refugee’ in Arabic), was established in Aida Camp in April 2000 by a group of 11 young people from the Camp who wanted to serve the community. The main aim of the Center is to provide refugee youth with cultural, educational, social and developmental opportunities. > 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. Madaa Silwan Madaa Silwan was established in 2007 by the Palestinian residents of Wadi Hilwah neighborhood in Silwan. The word ’madaa’ means horizon. Our mission is to build a strong, knowledgeable and involved Arab community in Silwan, and to provide educational and recreational activities and courses mainly for children and teenagers. 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. Maine Coalition for Peace and Justice The Maine Coalition for Peace and Justice is a statewide organization of individual citizens and Maine group representatives working collectively and nonviolently for social equality, economic justice, direct democracy, and regenerative environmental policies. Mamilla Campaign The Campaign to Preserve Mamilla Jerusalem Cemetery. The Petitioners are individuals whose human rights have been violated by the destruction and desecration of an ancient Muslim cemetery, the Ma’man Allah (Mamilla) cemetery in Jerusalem, by the government of Israel working in conjunction with the Simon Wiesenthal Center (“SWC”) of Los Angeles, California, USA. 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’. Merrimack Valley People for Peace Merrimack Valley People for Peace, Inc. works for a sustainable future for all life on our planet. Our members commit themselves to the interrelated activities of education for peace and justice, the prevention of war, an end to arms sales, the abolition of nuclear weapons, and protection of the environment. 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 Crisis Coalition The Middle East Crisis Coalition (MECC) began as an emergency ad hoc response to Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon in the summer of 2006. Today, the MECC has two primary campaigns. One is to organize a campaign to ban cluster bombs and to aid the cleanup of unexploded ordinances going on in Lebanon now. Middle East Crisis Committee - The Struggle We’re a group of activists that organized in 1982 in New Haven, CT during Israel’s invasion of Lebanon. The group produces weekly programs on public access TV in over 100 cities and towns in CT, RI, MA and New York City and many events, articles, and other actions. TV shows and other resources available on the website. 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 Peace Coalition of Western Massachusetts The Middle East Peace Coalition of Western Mass. (MEPC) is a locally based educational and political organization that supports the struggle for peace and justice in Israel/Palestine. 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 Muslim Community Support Services MCSS is an independent non-profit, tax exempt organization registered in Massachusetts. This organization grew out the needs of our community and is run by the volunteer effort and donations from our community. The mission of MCSS is to assist individuals and families in the New England area who are in desperate need of Social or Financial help. > 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. Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality - Dukium In 1997 a group of Arab and Jewish residents of the Negev (the southern part of Israel) established the Negev Coexistence Forum for Civil Equality. Its aim is to provide a framework for Jewish-Arab collaborative efforts, in the struggle for civil equality and the advancement of mutual tolerance and coexistence. 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. New England Committee to Defend Palestine We are for a unified democratic Palestine that encompasses all the territory of historic Palestine. We oppose the existence of the colonial-settler state of Israel. We are for human rights for all Palestinians -- including the right to resist and the right to return. We are for an end to all U. S. aid to Israel -- military, economic, and political. New England Conference of the United Methodist Church - DIVESTMENT TASK FORCE Christ has called us to be a light to the nations, to replace darkness and despair with hope rooted in love for all God’s creation. Refusing to support an occupation that endangers Israelis as well as Palestinians is an effective way to show our light to the world. New England United New England United is a network of peace and antiwar organizations from around the region. New Israel Fund The New Israel Fund (NIF) works to strengthen Israel’s democracy and to promote freedom, justice and equality for all Israel’s citizens. New Profile Feminist women, men and youth changing the Profile of Israeli society from a militarized society of war and might to an actively peacemaking community in which the rights of all people are respected and promoted equally, and military occupation of others’ lands ends. Not In My Name Jewish peace group in Chicago area which is against the occupation and collective punishment, and advocates equal right of self-determination for Palestinians and Israelis > 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 Olive Branch Olive Oil Olive Branch Olive Oil imports fairly-traded, extra-virgin, first cold press olive oil from the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees, a non-profit, non-governmental organization supporting sustainable agriculture in rural Palestine since 1983. Olive Co-operative All Olive Co-operative products are bought directly from Palestinian producers in order to benefit them to the greatest possible extent, or are obtained via not-for-profit or charitable organisations in Britain who have as a primary aim support for a just peace and economic security in Palestine. OneWorld.net OneWorld is a community of over 1250 organisations working for social justice. OneWorld: Palestine Full coverage of Palestine news in several languages. OneWorld is the world’s favourite and fastest-growing civil society network online, supporting people’s media to help build a more just global society. Open Bethlehem Open Bethlehem is an international project created to save the city of Bethlehem. With headquarters inside Bethlehem University, offices in London and Washington, and working hand-in-hand with all Bethlehem civil institutions, Open Bethlehem is well-placed to keep the city at the forefront of world attention. Open Workshop for Culture and Art The Open Workshop for Culture and Art (OWCA) is a neighborhood based art and cultural organization located in Ramallah/ Palestine. The OWCA was established in 2005 on a site of four huge houses to connect the work of artists with the revitalization of our community. Operation Dove Operation Dove started in 1992 during the war in Yugoslavia. We wanted to try to live in a nonviolent way in the midst of war areas and share our life with all those who were forced to undergo violence as a result of conflict and war. We lived on different fronts, helping families to be reunited and protecting ethnic minorities with our presence. 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. Oxfam Oxfam UK: The occupied Palestinian territories and Israel - Oxfam’s work in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel focuses on water, sanitation, food security and advocacy. Oznik Support site for Israeli refuseniks and Yesh Gvul. > 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 P10K Force Mission P10K FORCE Mission: Step 1 - Expose the Truth/Protect Life -- Mobilise 10,000 Western Citizens, the P10K Force, to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and document all acts of terrorism, as defined by law. Palestine BDS Campaign Palestinian Civil Society Calls for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel Until it Complies with International Law and Universal Principles of Human Rights Palestine Center The Palestine Center is an independent think-tank committed to communicating reliable and timely information about the Palestinian political experience to American policy-makers, journalists, students and the general public. Established in 1991, it is the educational program of the Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development. Palestine Children’s Relief Fund The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund was established in 1991 by concerned people in the U. S. to address the medical and humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian youths in the Middle East. Palestine Cultural Center for Peace The Allston, Massachusetts based Palestinian Cultural Center for Peace was founded in 2007 to advance activities that seek to peacefully resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and promote understanding of Palestinian culture, history, and politics. 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 Hydrology Group PHG is a Palestinian non government non profit organization striving to promote the role of women and civil societies in managing local water and its related environmental resources to en sure transparency, good water governance and just and equal provision of water and sanitation services to the rural and marginal communities in the West Bank and Gaza. Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI) The Palestine Information and Communications Technology Incubator (PICTI), is an independent Palestinian organization that has been created through the initiative and support of the Palestinian Information Technology Community. Palestine Land Society An independent non-political scholarly society devoted to research and information on Palestine Land and People. 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 Red Crescent Society The Palestine Red Crescent Society is the equivalent organization to our Red Cross. Site contains casualty figures, documentation of Israeli attacks against medical personnel and against civilians and the wounded and sick. Palestine Remembered "The home of all ethnically cleansed Palestinians. " Documentation of obliterated towns, families, way of life. News, Opinion, Links. Palestine Solidarity Campaign The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) was established during the build-up to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and support for the new organisation was greatly strengthened by subsequent events, and particularly by the massacres at Sabra and Shatilla. Palestine Think Tank Free Minds for a Free Palestine - A site founded by Haitham Sabbah, Mary Rizzo and Gilad Atzmon, containing news, analysis, art and more to further the cause of justice for Palestinians. 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. Palestine-Net Palestine-Net is an independent private effort to gather and organize as much as possible information about Palestine: Land, people, history, politics, economy, education, culture, travel and tourism. . you name it. Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC) Over the years, PARC has become the leading organization serving Palestinian farmers and helping them overcome their problems. It has succeeded in reinstating farmers’ confidence in collective work and the values of volunteerism. Palestinian Arts and Crafts Al Badia: Traditional Palestinian embroidery / The King of Jars: Mohammad Taha Nassar, Mosaics and Jars, Jnah, South Beirut / Tentmakers of Cairo: Tentmakers of Cairo from the Aramco World Magazine, November - Desember 1996 / Costumes of the Levant by Margaret Clark Keatinge Palestinian Arts and Crafts Trust (PACT) Palestinian Arts and Crafts Trust (PACT) offers sales venues for artisans while educating the American public about the rich traditional Palestinian cultural heritage. PACT supports the work of Palestinian artisans in the West Bank, Gaza and throughout the Middle East. Our goal is to create sales at a time when there are very few tourists and the economy is under terrible strain. Palestinian Authority Ministry of Health This website requires Internet Explorer. Palestinian Authority Ministry of Information General information from the PA Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel was launched in Ramallah in April 2004 by a group of Palestinian academics and intellectuals to join the growing international boycott movement. Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) Palestinian Center for Development & Media Freedoms (MADA) is independent, nongovernmental, and nonprofit organization, it was established by initiative of Palestinian journalists and interested personalities to develop Palestinian media and to defend journalists and media institutions. Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) is an independent nonprofit institution and think tank of policy analysis and academic research. Palestinian Center For Public Opinion A public opinion research and polling organization based in the occupied Palestinian territories. Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People The center was established in April, 1988, as a group of Palestinians and Israelis who thought of organizing a dialogue session in which they might talk about the Palestinian Israeli conflict. Palestinian Center for Rapprochment PCR works to promote community service, peace and reconciliation, and action and advocacy for peace and justice. It serves the youth of Palestine by involving them in Palestine’s development, with an emphasis on community-based work. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) main function is to provide Official and Accurate statistics on demographic, social, economic and environmental states and trend to serve the Palestinian citizenry, and to serve the instrumental needs of businesses and their organizations for statistical information on states and trends. Palestinian Centre for Human Rights The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) is an independent legal body based in Gaza City dedicated to protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law, and upholding democratic principles in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Palestinian Child Arts Center The Palestinian Child Arts Center, or PCAC, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1994 in the Palestinian city of Hebron. Its activities primarily involve the intellectual development of Palestinian children, and to reinforce a positive role for the child within Palestinian society and culture. Palestinian Embroidery The objective of this site and those who created it has been to promote Palestinian culture, especially the art of Palestinian embroidery. Traditional Palestinian cloth articles, in the form of women’s dresses, tablecloths, pillow cases, table runners, bed spreads and other similar items, are made of various color cloth materials embroidered by hand. Palestinian Heritage Foundation The Palestinian Heritage Foundation is a cultural and educational organization aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of Arab and, specifically, Palestinian culture and traditions. These aims have been pursued through programs that deepen the pride of Arab-Americans in their heritage, namely, lectures, live costume shows and exhibits in the United States, Canada and Palestine, and introduce the general American public to this Arab heritage. Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group The Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group (PHRMG) was founded in December 1996 by a diverse group of well-established Palestinians, including Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) members, newspaper editors, journalists, a union leader, veteran human rights activists and religious leaders. Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens’ Rights Palestinian National Authority Ministry of Foreign Affairs - MOFA Palestinian National Information Centre The PNIC is a mechanism of gathering, cataloging, categorizing and updating Palestine-related information in a way easier for handling via computer networks and Internet, that allow all information-producing institutions to contribute in, whether they are ministries, official institutions, universities, research centers or civil establishments, to feed the PNIC with information, each according to its field of interest. Palestinian National Initiative - Al Mubadara The main objective of the Initiative is the realization of Palestinian national rights and of a durable, just peace. Both of these objectives can be best achieved at this juncture through the establishment of a national emergency leadership, the immediate implementation of democratic elections at all levels of the political system, and reform of political, administrative, and other institutional structures in order to meet the needs of the Palestinian people. Palestinian Prisoners Society The Palestinian Prisoner Society is a social and human institution and its members are prisoners inside prisons and released prisoners. Membership is open to every Palestinian prisoner inside and outside prisons who meets the conditions of membership. Palestinian Return Centre The Palestinian Return Centre is an independent academic/media consultancy founded and registered in the United Kingdom in 1996. It specializes in the research, analysis, and monitor of issues pertaining to the dispersed Palestinians and their right to return. Palestinian Return Centre The Palestinian Return Centre is an independent academic/media consultancy founded and registered in the United Kingdom in 1996. It specializes in the research, analysis, and monitor of issues pertaining to the dispersed Palestinians and their right to return. It also serves as an information repository on other related aspects of the Palestine Question and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Palestinian Women Handicrafts Bazaar Annual Event sponsored by Bat Shalom. Parents Circle The association of bereaved families in the middle east Partners for Peace Partners for Peace is a non-profit organization which for over ten years has sought to educate the American public about key issues in the quest for peace and justice in the Middle East. Passia The Palestinian Academic Society for the Study of International Affairs (PASSIA) was founded in 1987 by a group of Palestinian academics and intellectuals in Jerusalem. PASSIA seeks to present the Palestinian Question in its national, Arab and international contexts through academic research, dialogue and publication. Pax Christi Maine Pax Christi Maine is a region of Pax Christi USA, which is a section of Pax Christi International, the Catholic movement for peace. Pax Christi Maine’s primary purpose is "to work with all people for peace and justice for all humankind and for our planet, always witnessing to the Peace of Christ. " Pax Christi USA on the Crisis in Israel/Palestine Pax Christi USA strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. 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 Peace & Justice Center The Peace & Justice Center is a Vermont-based non-profit, membership organization. Our mission is to work for the creation of a just, peaceful, and ecologically healthy world through education, advocacy, training, & non-violent activism. Peace Now PEACE NOW - the Israeli Peace Movement - was founded in 1978 by 348 reserve officers and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. The first and only mass peace movement in Israel, PEACE NOW rapidly became the single most important extra-parliamentary force for peace in the country, attracting hundreds of thousands to its mass rallies and activities. Peace Now - Americans For Peace Now US chapter of the Israeli peace group. People of Faith CT - Palestinian Rights Resources People of Faith Connecticut articulates faith-based values as a foundation for progressive politics and mobilizes constituents for social justice and peace activism. The People of Palestine & friends A wide-ranging site with many links to things Palestinian People’s Campaign for Peace And Democracy HASHD aims at developing civil society in Palestine through supporting a popular grassroots campaign for peace and democracy. HASHD focuses on empowering the people by initiating a common vision for a future peace. Promotes the ’peace plan’ developed by Sari Nusseibeh &Ami Ayalon. Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations All U. N. resolutions relating to Palestine/Israel, both summaries and complete texts. Physicians for Human Rights - Israel Physicians for Human Rights - Israel (PHR-Israel) was established in 1988 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting and protecting the medical human rights of all residents of Israel and the Occupied Territories. Playgrounds for Palestine Playgrounds for Palestine is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building playgrounds and recreation areas for Palestinian children living under military occupation. PLO Negotiations Affairs Department Documents, maps, fact sheets and reports related to the occupation. Poetic Injustice The underground voice in politics -- Massachusetts-based site by brothers Ramzi and Remi Kanazi featuring articles, poems, and news about Palestine, the Middle East and more. Popular Art Centre The Popular Art Centre (PAC) is a Palestinian NGO, founded in 1987 during the first Intifada by EL-Funoun, the Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe. The aim was to provide a forum for local dance groups, musicians and artists. The PAC quickly became the leading cultural centre in the West Bank. Project Hope Project Hope provides opportunities for the Youth of Palestine. We bring together internationals and Palestinians to teach language classes, produce drama and art, and provide other important activities in the local community. Based in Nablus, West Bank. Public Committee Against Torture in Israel - PCATI An independent human rights organization founded that monitors the implementation conditions in detention centers and continues the struggle against the use of torture in interrogation in Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Qattan Centre for the Child, Gaza On Saturday 1st October 2005, the Qattan Centre for the Child in Gaza finally began providing its cultural, recreational, training and information services to children up to the age of fifteen, as well as to their parents and carers. The Centre includes a free comprehensive library featuring more than 82,000 volumes, children’s learning materials, an information technology unit, an exhibition centre and halls for training and recreational events. > 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 Rabbis for Human Rights Rabbis For Human Rights is the only organization in Israel today concerned specifically with giving voice to the Jewish tradition of human rights. Refugees International Refugees International generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced people around the world, and works to end the conditions that create displacement. Reporters Without Borders Journalists working for press freedom Right To Education Campaign - Birzeit University In the name of the right to education and to dignity, liberty and security for all persons, we invite you to break the barrier and join us in an international campaign for the right to education and international protection for Palestinian civilians. Rights Working Group The Rights Working Group is a national coalition of more than 250 community-based groups and policy organizations dedicated to ensuring that the American commitment to liberty and justice is fulfilled. Rikaz Arabic ony - A socio-economic databank on the Palestinian community in Israel that aims to redress serious omissions in official data and information about this minority. > 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 Sabeel Sabeel is an ecumenical grassroots liberation movement among Palestinian Christians which seeks to make the Gospel contextually relevant. In Arabic Sabeel means ’The Way’ and also a ’Spring of Water’. Sambar Australian company that sells a wide variety of Palestine pins, flags, and bumper stickers 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. Save The Children - UK "We seek out the most marginalised children, wherever they are in the world, so that means we work in a really broad range of countries, from fragile states like Afghanistan, to developed countries like here in the UK. We work closely with our colleagues in the International Save the Children Alliance, both in our programmes with children and in our international campaigns and advocacy work. " Sawt el-Amel/The Laborer’s Voice An Organisation of Workers - Sawt el-Amel/The Laborer’s Voice is an independent grassroots organisation founded by Palestinian Arab workers in Nazareth in 2000, in order to defend and promote the rights of Arab citizens in Israel to work and social security. Search for Justice and Equality in Palestine/Israel SEARCH is a national non-profit human rights and educational organization, founded in 1972, which seeks a just Israeli-Palestinian peace based on the inalienable rights of both peoples. SEARCH’s focus is on improving media coverage on Palestine/Israel. The Shalom Center A network of American Jews who draw on Jewish tradition and spirituality to seek peace, pursue justice, heal the earth, and build community. Shaml - The Palestinian Diaspora & Refugee Centre Shaml is an independent non-governmental organization, dedicated to Palestinian refugees and the Palestinian Diaspora. It was established in 1994 by a group of concerned academics and human rights activists who felt the need to examine issues pertaining to Palestinian refugees in a comparative perspective, encompassing relevant experiences in other parts of the world. Sikkuy - Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality in Israel Sikkuy, the Association for the Advancement of Civic Equality (in Israel), is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, advocacy organization, founded in 1991 for the purpose of promoting civil society in Israel and advancing the civic status of the Arab citizens of the state. Sindyanna Established in 1996, Sindyanna of Galilee is a registered non-profit organization. Led by women striving for a social change, it operates in the Arab population in the Galilee region, northern Israel, and seeks to help growers and producers from the Palestinian Occupied Territories. Socialist Worker Published weekly by the International Socialist Organization. The ISO has branches and members in about 40 cities across the U. S. Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights SPHR is a non-profit, student-based Canadian organization that advocates on a strong social justice platform to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people in the face of human rights violations and all forms of racism, discrimination, misinformation and misrepresentation. SoundVision Sound Vision Foundation is a not for profit tax exempt religious organization. Sound Vision aims to produce content with Islamic ideals and images for all current and future media. Stand Up for Jerusalem Website of the residents of Sheikh Jarrah - Sign the Petition in solidarity with families of Sheikh Jarrah. Steve Sabella’s Palestine Art Photography Web site of professional photographer Steve Sabella. Stop The Wall Home of the Stop The Wall campaign Stop US Military Aid to Israel This website is a cooperative effort between Sami Abuhamdeh (US citizen of Palestinian descent) and Benjamin Balak (Israeli citizen and professor of economics in the US). StopMoskowitz.org The Coalition for Justice in Hawaiian Gardens and Jerusalem - Over the years Irving Moskowitz has spent millions of dollars to establish a Jewish settler presence in East Jerusalem’s predominantly Palestinian neighborhoods. Moskowitz supports these strategically placed projects to prevent specific land-for-peace agreements that would give Palestinians the dignity of a presence in Jerusalem. Sunbula Support Palestinian women by buying their handicrafts through Sunbula - a not-for-profit organization in Jerusalem. Sunbula offers a wide variety of Palestinian traditional crafts. Support Sanity Support Sanity is an independent public campaign doing its part by building massively-visible mass support for an evenhanded two-state solution by promoting the mass display of a simple, "symmetrically-affirmative" symbol: the Israeli and Palestinian flags crossed in friendship over the motto "Justice · Peace · Life". > 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 Ta’ayush An Arab Jewish Partnership, Ta’ayush works with participants in the conflct to find ways to act together to stop the bloodshed and the occupation using non-violent methods. Tadamon Tadamon! (Arabic for “solidarity”), is a Montreal-based collective which works in solidarity with struggles for self-determination, equality and justice in the ‘Middle East’ and in diaspora communities in Montreal and beyond. Tawassul The mission of TAWASSUL is to promote Palestinian art and culture in Massachusetts and Palestine. The goal of TAWASSUL’s work is to connect people-to-people and to raise understanding of Palestinian identity, heritage and on-going struggles. TAWASSUL believes that art, cultural and personal expression connects Palestinians with the American public. Tel Rumeida Project Advocacy and Solidarity: Independent internationals committed to the Tel Rumeida neighborhood of Hebron, West Bank, and to developing the foundations to begin a permanent international presence in Tel Rumeida. The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information - HRINFO The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information is a central repository for human rights information and websites in Arabic throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The Association for One Democratic State in Palestine/Israel We are a group of Jews, Christians, Muslims and Agnostics, inside and outside Palestine/Israel. We created an Association whose aim is to promote by peaceful means the establishment of one democratic State in Palestine/Israel which will respect human rights and the principle of non-discrimination based on religion, gender, nationality, ethnicity or language. The Association of Forty Haifa-based association for recognition of the unrecognized Arab villages. The Corner Report The Corner Report is an independent Internet website providing news, editorials, essays, features, photos and more from the Northwest Corner of Connecticut -- and beyond. The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music In 1993, the The National Conservatory of Music opened in Ramallah with 40 students, three part time teachers, a secretary and a volunteer director. Today, it has branches in Jerusalem and Bethlehem with over 500 students enrolled. The Elders The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity. The Follow-Up Committee for Arab Education An Arab-Israeli umbrella organization that seeks educational equality. The Freedom Theatre The members of the "Freedom Theatre" Association wish to announce that we intend to rebuild the children’s theatre in the Jenin Refugee Camp which was established by Arna Mer Khamis and was destroyed by the Israeli Army in 2002. The Friends of Wadi Fuqeen The Ladah Foundation The primary objective of The Ladah Foundation has been to provide charitable support and assistance in the form of scholarships to needy and deserving students. The NewStandard PeoplesNetWorks publication The Villages Group: Cooperation in Israel-Palestine Perhaps we cannot bring about a general peace, but we can perform deeds of peace - We started as a group of Israeli individuals who, since 2002, have maintained daily contact with residents of two villages in the Nablus area: Salem and Deir El Hatab. This Week in Palestine Monthly magazine of Palestinian culture and events. Threads of Tradition: Palestinian Traditional Costumes Online gallery: Threads of Tradition: Palestinian Traditional Costumes, Antiochian Heritage Museum, Bolivar, PA, May 2005 to April 2006 Three Cities Against The Wall New York - Ramallah - Tel Aviv --Three Cities Against the Wall brings together Palestinian, Israeli, American and European artists in a unique and historic 3-city exhibition to protest the "Separation Wall" Israel is building in the Occupied Territories. Each artist is represented by works in all three cities. Trans Arab Research Institute The Trans-Arab Research Institute was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1998 as a non-profit educational organization. TARI aims to provide focused research and public venues to analyze, discuss and present optional perspectives on their solution. Transfer of Arabs From Palestine Online complete book by Rabbi Dr. Chaim Simons detailing 100 years of Zionist plans to conduct mass expulsions, deportations and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians Traprock Center for Peace and Justice The Traprock Center for Peace and Justice, formerly named the Traprock Peace Center, has a long history of working for peace, nonviolence, and economic and social justice in the Hampshire/Franklin County, Massachusetts area. Traprock Peace Center - archive site 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" Traveling Soldier Telling the truth - about the Iraq occupation, the cuts to veterans benefits, or the dangers of depleted uranium - is the first reason Traveling Soldier is necessary. But we want to do more than tell the truth; we want to report on the resistance to those on top - whether it’s in the streets of Baghdad, New York, or inside the armed forces. 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. Turath Center The Turath Center is located in historic Bethlehem, in the heart of the old town and just a two-minute walk from the Church of the Nativity at Manger Square. . . . Bethlehem, the localities of Beit Sahour, Beit Jala and surrounding areas are world-famous for the production of Olive Wood and Mother of Pearl handicrafts; the Turath Center is centrally located to support an area network of more than 300 producers. > 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 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. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation Provides groups working against settlements, land confiscation, house demolitions, and other violations of international law, with a common platform to challenge U. S. policies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 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. UCC Palestine Solidarity Campaign Members of the UCC Palestine Solidarity Campaign are staff and students at University College Cork, Ireland. 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. " Union of Health Work Committees (UHWC) The Union of Health Work Committees (UHWC) is a Palestinian non-governmental organization which provides holistic health care to the population in Palestine. Through its focus on marginalized sectors of society, the UHWC is committed to raising the level and quality of primary health care services within the community and concentrates its efforts to ensure that all individuals and families have equal access to quality health care. Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees The Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees (UPMRC) is a grassroots, community-based Palestinian health organization. UPMRC was founded in 1979 by a group of Palestinian doctors and health professionals seeking to supplement the decayed and inadequate health infrastructure caused by years of Israeli military occupation. It is non-profit, voluntary, and one of the largest health NGOs in Palestine. Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) works within the Unitarian Universalist community to promote peace and justice in Israel-Palestine, including a settlement of the conflict affirming the equality, dignity, freedom and security of all peoples involved. Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East Founded in 1971, Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) works within the Unitarian Universalist community to promote peace and justice in Israel-Palestine, including a settlement of the conflict affirming the equality, dignity, freedom and security of all peoples involved. United for Justice with Peace United for Justice with Peace is a coalition of peace and justice organizations and community peace groups in the Greater Boston region. The UJP Coalition, formed after September 11th, seeks global peace through social and economic justice. United for Peace & Justice United for Peace & Justice is a new national campaign that brings together a broad range of organizations throughout the United States to help coordinate our work against a U. S. war on Iraq. United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) ESCWA promotes economic and social development through regional and subregional cooperation and integration and serves as the main general economic and social development forum within the United Nations system for the ESCWA region. United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine The main collection contains the texts of current and historical United Nations material concerning the question of Palestine and other issues related to the Middle East situation and the search for peace. United Nations: International Law Official U. N. source material on international law United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - UNRWA UNRWA provides education, health, and relief and social services to 3. 9 million registered Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, the Syrian Arab Republic, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. UNRWA Sulafa Embroidery Project UNRWA Sulafa Embroidery Project is located in Gaza City and provides income generating opportunities for hundreds of refugee women through a network of 9 community centers across the Strip. Sulafa is a nonprofit project established by UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees) in 1950 as a part of the Social Service Programme. US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel Responding to the CALL of Palestinian civil society to join the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement against Israel, we are a US campaign focused specifically on a boycott of Israeli academic and cultural institutions. > 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 Vermont Indy Media Vermontsite for Indy Media, a collective of independent media organizations and hundreds of journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage. Indymedia is a democratic media outlet for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate tellings of truth. Veterans For Peace VFP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war. VFP was founded in 1985 by ex-service members committed to sharing the horrors they experienced. Visions of Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine Visions of Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine (VOPJ) is an association of Jews in Greater Boston working to promote a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians based on mutual respect, justice, and equality. Visions of Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine Visions of Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine (VOPJ) is an association of Jews in Greater Boston working to promote a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians based on mutual respect, justice, and equality. Viva Palestina A lifeline from Britain to gaza - website of the Viva Palestina Convoy organised by British MP George Galloway and other volunteers to bring aid to the suffering population of the occupied Gaza Strip. Voices in the Wilderness Since its founding in 1996, Voices in the Wilderness has campaigned to end economic and military warfare against the Iraqi people. > 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 Who Profits from the Israeli occupation? Israeli and international corporations are directly involved in the occupation: in the construction of Israeli colonies and infrastructure in the occupied territories, in the settlements’ economy, in building walls and checkpoints, in the supply of specific equipment used in the control and repression of the civilian population under occupation. WHYnotnews WHYnotnews is dedicated to, and celebrates those who stand up and tell Truth to Power, against Illegal and Immoral actions in and out of the United States Government. Wi’am: Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center Wi’am as a grassroots organization, strives alongside other democratic forces present in the larger Palestine community to build a democratic and just society. The Center aims to improve the quality of relationships by: addressing injustices rather than avenging them; dignifying persons on both sides of the conflict; promoting human rights and advocating for peace among all people. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom - Boston Boston branch of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom - Burlington Burlington WILPF meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month 6 to 8 PM at the Peace and Justice Center, 21 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom - Cape Cod Cape Cod WILPF, formed in 1986, believes that CHANGING OUR WORLD BEGINS AT HOME! We work in our communities for social and economic justice and for an end to racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression and violence. Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom - WILPF Founded in 1915, WILPF works to achieve through peaceful means world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, an end to all forms of violence, and to establish those political, social, and psychological conditions which can assure peace, freedom, and justice for all. Women’s Organization for Political Prisoners WOFPP is a group of women united in their opposition to the Israeli occupation. The organization was established in 1988 during the first Intifada (The Palestinians uprising) when Israeli occupation forces arrested more and more Palestinians in their attempt to oppress the uprising. World Organisation Against Torture OMCT is today the largest international coalition of NGOs fighting against torture,summary executions, forced disappearances and all other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in order to preserve Human Rights. It has at its disposal a network, SOS Torture, consisting of some 240 non-governmental organisations which act as sources of information. > 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 Yabous Productions In 1995, a number of  artists, culture enthusiasts from East Jerusalem decided to create a body to adopt the development and patronage of  performing arts in East Jerusalem, thus Yabous Productions was born. Yesh Din Israeli volunteers for human rights who have come together to take concrete action against the constant human rights abuses inflicted on the Palestinian population in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Yesh Gvul Yesh Gvul ("There is a limit !") is an Israeli peace group that has shouldered the task of supporting soldiers who refuse assignments of a repressive or aggressive nature. > 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 Zajel Youth Exchange Program The Palestine Information Unit of the Zajel Youth Exchange Program, based at the Public Relations Department of An-Najah National University, Nablus-Palestine, seeks to promote Palestinian culture, heritage, history and news. Zaytoun Zaytoun (Arabic for Olives) is a UK-based non-profit project to import olive oil from Palestinian farmers at fair trade prices. Zaytoun was established in early 2004 by four activists as a trade justice initiative with the aim of giving Palestinian farmers access to international markets. Zaytoun UK Zaytoun is a uk based non-profit project to buy pesticide free fair trade extra virgin olive oil as an act of solidarity with Palestinian farmers. Olive oil is the backbone of the Palestinian agricultural economy. Since the start of the 2000 Intifada farmers have risked their lives in order to pick their olives. Zochrot The activities of Zochrot include: organizing tours to villages destroyed by Israeli forces in the Nakba and in 1967, led by Palestinian refugees, posting signs at the remains of the destroyed villages, teaching the history and geography of the Nakba and translating these materials into Hebrew, maintaining a Hebrew-language database of maps and other information about the Nakba, developing educational materials, organizing demonstrations, and participating in the activities of refugees organizations.
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