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Call for Applications: Hbs’ 9th MENA Regional Summer School 2023 - Jordan

Hbs welcomes applications to the 9th MENA Regional Summer School “It’s More than Just Food: Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture towards Equitable and Justice-based Food Systems in the MENA Region” that will take place between 29 July - 05 August in Amman, Jordan.

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Strengthening human rights defenders in the Gaza Strip ® CDMC (2024)

Enhancing the Role of Female Human Rights Defenders to Address Human Rights Violations in the Gaza Strip

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CDMC, in partnership with hbs, empowers human rights defenders in Gaza through support services and the documentation of violations to drive impactful change.

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“Special Issue: Studies in Honor of Salim Tamari (Part 1)” - the 100th Issue of Jerusalem Quarterly Released

Announcement

Hbs is proud to announce the latest issue of Jerusalem Quarterly (JQ 100) by our esteemed partner, the Institute for Palestine Studies. Dedicated to sociologist and historian Salim Tamari, this special edition celebrates his profound impact on Palestinian social history through reflections from colleagues and former students.

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Untold Revolution: Food Sovereignty in Palestine

Background

The pursuit of food sovereignty in Palestine is a profound act of agency and a demand for food justice. It is rooted in agroecology and the control of local natural resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

By Mary Deeik

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Rights Based on IDs

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New report and short documentary produced by hbs-partner Balasan Initiative for Human Rights. Both products address Israel’s exclusive control over population registry of Palestinians and its impacts on their fundamental rights.

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Escalating Settler Violence and Aggression in the Occupied West Bank: New Report & Short Movie

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New report and short documentary produced by hbs-parter BIHR on the significant surge in settler violence in some areas in the Bethlehem Governorate that seek to forcibly displace them from their lands.

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SeExpansion in East Jerusalem between October 2023 – October 2024:

Settlement Expansion in East Jerusalem between October 2023 – October 2024

Read the full report for a breakdown of settlement locations, political implications, and what’s at stake.

The Reality of Migrant Workers in Jordan

Policy Paper

Migrant workers are vital to Jordan’s economy yet face systemic challenges. This paper explores their legal, economic, and social realities, highlights policy gaps, and offers solutions like reforming the kafala system and improving labor protections.

Escalating Settler Violence and Aggression in the Occupied West Bank

BIHR produced a report that captures the significant surge in settler violence, including testimonies from Palestinian communities in some areas in the Bethlehem Governorate that are carried out against Palestinians without any accountability, that seek to forcibly displace them from their lands.

Fact Sheet: Gaza's Private Water Desalination Plants: Health and Environmental Impacts

This factsheet discusses in detail the conditions of private water desalination plants in the Gaza Strip and their impact on human rights, including the rights to health, water and sanitation, and a healthy environment.

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Recent News & Announcements

Call for Applications: Hbs’ 9th MENA Regional Summer School 2023 - Jordan

Enhancing the Role of Female Human Rights Defenders to Address Human Rights Violations in the Gaza Strip

“Special Issue: Studies in Honor of Salim Tamari (Part 1)” - the 100th Issue of Jerusalem Quarterly Released

Recent Articles

Untold Revolution: Food Sovereignty in Palestine

Rights Based on IDs

Escalating Settler Violence and Aggression in the Occupied West Bank: New Report & Short Movie

Dossier: Labor Migration and Human Trafficking in Jordan

Environmental Justice Program

Democracy & Human Rights Program

Policy Analysis and Advocacy Program

Additional Projects

A Guide to Ethical Shopping in Palestine

Settlement Expansion in East Jerusalem between October 2023 – October 2024

The Reality of Migrant Workers in Jordan

Escalating Settler Violence and Aggression in the Occupied West Bank

Fact Sheet: Gaza's Private Water Desalination Plants: Health and Environmental Impacts