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United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) - http://www.un.org/unrwa/
Provides relief and human services to Palestinian refugees. Includes news, program information, publications, statistics, photos, and related resources. |
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IRIN News - OPT (Occupied Palestinian Territories) - http://www.irinnews.org/ME-Country.aspx?Country=OPT
Humanitarian news and analysis on relief, development, social, economic and political affairs, by the Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. |
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UNDP Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People - http://www.papp.undp.org/
Official United Nations Development Programme site provides news, speeches, statements and publications along with information about its activities, progress, Millennium Development Goals, partnerships and staff. Focused on poverty, health, governance, environment, natural resources, and information and communications technology. |
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Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) - http://www.pchrgaza.org/
Internationally-recognized independent legal body protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law, and upholding democratic principles in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Presents statistics, fact sheets, PCHR documents, library and images. |
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Palestinian Refugee Research Net (PRRN) - http://prrn.mcgill.ca/
Non-partisan Canadian university project devoted to the dissemination of ideas and scholarly information in an effort to foster scholarly collaboration, policy research, and innovative thinking on the Palestinian refugee issue. |
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Women's Centre for Legal Aid & Counseling - http://www.wclac.org/
Jerusalem-based Palestinian NGO providing a legal and social network for women in need of it. With news, eyewitness accounts, UN documents, books and publications. |
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UNICEF - At a Glance: Occupied Palestinian Territory - http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/oPt.html
Newsline, priorities, programs and statistics from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). |
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Muwatin - The Palestinian Institute for the Study of Democracy - http://www.muwatin.org/
Promoting the process of democratic transformation in the region through networking, activism and research. With general background, information about programs, articles and publications, and contact details. |
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USAID - West Bank and Gaza Mission - http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/
Official local site provides information about the country plus all programs, factsheets, employment and procurement opportunities, documents and partners of the US Agency for International Development. |
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UN: Division for Palestinian Rights - http://www.un.org/Depts/dpa/qpalnew/dpr.htm
Information on their support and liaison activities in support of the Palestinian People. |
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Human Rights Watch - Israel/Palestinian Authority - http://www.hrw.org/en/middle-eastn-africa/israel-and-occupied-territories
Reports, background briefings, testimony, press releases and commentary on the human rights situation in the country. |
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OneWorld - Full Coverage: Palestine - http://us.oneworld.net/places/palestine
Provides news, opinion, events and campaigns on human rights and sustainable development issues. |
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US State Department - Human Rights Report: Israel and the Occupied Territories - http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2008/nea/119117.htm
2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, international investigations, discrimination, worker rights, child labor and working conditions. |
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Amnesty International - Palestinian Authority - http://www.amnesty.org/en/region/palestinian-authority
Ongoing collection of news and reports on the status of human rights. |
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USAID - West Bank/Gaza - http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/countries/wbgaza/
Official portal provides information about the country plus all programs, factsheets, employment and procurement opportunities, documents and partners of the US Agency for International Development. |
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OneWorld UK - Country Guide: Palestine - http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/palestine/development
Guide to the key issues relating to conflict, politics, human rights, information and media, economy, climate change and water. |
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Palestinian Center for Peace and Democracy (PCPD) - http://www.pcpd.org/
Non-governmental, non-profit organization working on initiating debates and discussions between Palestinians and Israelis. General information, objectives, board of directors, activities, publications, and contact details. |
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MA'AN Development Center - http://www.maan-ctr.org/
Training institution focused on empowering women and youth. Contains organizational background, publications, annual reports, and information about donors and partners. |
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Canadian Palestinian Educational Exchange - CEPAL - http://www.cepal.ca/
A charitable organization aiming at raising public awareness in Canada about Palestinian refugees. Presents news, programs, and resource from the organization. |
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Amnesty International USA - Palestinian Authority - http://www.amnestyusa.org/all-countries/palestinian-authority/page.do?id=1011217
News, reports and success stories for the country including AI Annual Report entries for the past ten years. [English, Spanish] |
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Society of In'ash El - Usra - http://www.inash.org/
Promoting and empowering Palestinian women, especially in the fields of vocational and technical education. Contains organizational profile, accomplishments, goals, news, and contact information. |
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Directory of Development Organizations - Palestine - http://www.devdir.org/files/Palestine.PDF
Comprehensive directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions and development consulting firms. Includes contact information. |
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Catholic Relief Services - Jerusalem, West Bank & Gaza - http://www.crs.org/jerusalem/
Details of current projects, economic and general statistics for the country, and an overview of the organization. |
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Interpal - http://www.interpal.info/
Independent charitable organisation providing support to the poor and needy Palestinian people. Information about their programmes, publications and appeals. Contact details. |
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Across Borders Project (ABP) - http://www.acrossborder.org/Portal/
Initiative of Birzeit University to bring computer and internet technology and training into Palestinian refugee camps to empower the children. Includes refugee information, life stories and art. |
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http://www.ampal.net - http://www.ampal.net
Americans and Palestinians for Peace - a national not-for-profit organization working for peace in the Middle East, created to inform the American public about the Palestinian dream of self-determination. Includes news, documentation and photos. |
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The Palestinian Association for Cultural Exchange (PACE) - http://www.pace.ps/
NGO working to promote Palestinian culture through education, research, and exchange programs. Information about the organization, its projects, services and publications along with a photo gallery |
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Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) - http://www.pal-econ.org/index.php?lang=en
Includes information about the organization, its services, calendar, publications, researches, library and a discussion forum. |
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USCRI - Country Report: Gaza Strip and West Bank - http://www.refugees.org/countryreports.aspx?cid=106
Archives of annual reports about refugees, asylum seekers and displaced persons in the country, provided by the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). |
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CAFOD - Palestinian Territories - http://www.cafod.org.uk/where_we_work/middle_east/palestinian_territories
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. |