Policy Analysis

In 2020, we celebrate 75 years of the UN, the intergovernmental organization that, since its formation, aimed to maintain international peace, security, and a protection of human rights. Silke Voß-Kyeck, an expert on the United Nations and rapporteur for Forum Menschenrechte, explores the correlation between finances and human rights protection within the UN for the 75th anniversary of the organisation.

8 international humanitarian and development agencies operating in the OPT have issued a joint statement calling upon third states to take action to stop the annexation of territory.

More than 1,000 European Parliamentarians have voiced their concern over a possible Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian land. Among them were also prominent members of the Green party in Germany, Green members of the Bundestag and the European parliament.

Ramallah, Tuesday, June 16, 2020: The Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) hosted a roundtable meeting entitled ‘Discrimination against Palestinian Citizens in Jerusalem Municipality’s Budget Allocations and Government Plans: Objectives, Forms and Consequences’.

Hbs gladly announces the release of the new issue of Jerusalem Quarterly (JQ 81) by our long-standing partner, Institute for Palestine Studies. This issue titled “Palestine from Above” examines observing the Holy Land from the skies.