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PCHR: Holding Local Elections Requires Comprehensive National Dialogue to be Successfully Held in West Bank and Gaza Strip

On 31 Januarys 2017, the Palestinian Council of Ministers issued a decision to hold local elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on 13 May 2017. The decision assigned the Central Elections Commission (CEC) to carry out the necessary preparations to start the elections and the Minister of Local Government to follow up the elections' preparations and process.

UN-backed $547 million appeal launched for humanitarian needs in Occupied Palestinian Territory

19 December 2016 – The United Nations and the State of Palestine today jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in funding for 2017 to support the humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) has been awarded the Certificate of Compliance with the Palestinian NGOs Code of Conduct

In a special ceremony organized by the NGO Development Center (NDC) in both Gaza City and Ramallah (via video conferencing system) and with the presence of representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children has been granted the Certificate of Compliance with the Palestinian NGOs Code of Conduct for two years.

PNGO launched film “WAITING SO LONG”

Two years have passed on Cairo donors' conference for Gaza reconstruction, while steps toward the reconstruction are too slow amid humanitarian catastrophe and calls of women, youth and elderlies to fulfill promises of a decent life worthy to our humanity and noble sacrifices that we offer willingly believing in our issue.

Working Together to Eradicate Poverty: The EU provides €1.5 million for the Social Protection System in Palestine

The European Union and Palestinian Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) launched a new 1.5 million capacity building programme for the improvement of social protection systems in Palestine. The launching of the support also marks the International Day of Eradication of Poverty which acknowledges the right of all people to fully exercise their human rights. This day was designated by the United Nation General Assembly and is observed worldwide.

ADWAR signs a project agreement to increase women’s political participation

Roles for Social Change Association-ADWAR signed a project agreement entitled (Increasing Women’s Political Participation Through Effective local election in Marginalized communities), in partnership with the German Cooperation (GIZ) and funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Palestine warns of a heightened risk of forcible transfers of Bedouins in the West Bank

22 August 2016: Following a visit to the Palestinian community of Abu Nuwar in the Jerusalem governorate today, the UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid and Development Activities, Robert Piper, warned that many Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank are facing a heightened risk of forcible transfer.

The Monthly Humanitarian Bulletin | July 2016

Suspected ERW in Gaza has killed and injured more than 100 since the end of the 2014 hostilities. Planned easing of access restrictions for Palestinians in Ramadan partially frozen after fatal Tel Aviv attack. New project will target vulnerable communities in Area C with water consumption of less than 30 litres per capita per day. East Jerusalem Palestinian localities behind the Barrier lack adequate infrastructure, facilities and services.

ADWAR signs a project agreement to empower Bedouin women in decision-making and accountability within local councils

Roles for Social Change Association –ADWAR-RSCA signed a project agreement entitled (Empowering Bedouin women in decision-making and accountability within local councils) funded by the Netherland representative, with the presence of Ms.Lama AlTarzi and Mrs.Sahar Yousef AlKawasmeh ADWAR’s general director. The project will be implemented in partnership with local Bedouin counsels, the ministry of local government, ministry of women affairs, the General Union of Palestinian women-GUPW, Central Election Commission CEC and Maa’n T.V )

Al-Haq and Al Mezan participate in UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Thursday, 14 July 2016: Representatives from Al-Haq and Al Mezan are participating in the 2016 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the United Nations in New York. The Forum brings together a variety of stakeholders to discuss the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals.

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