Center for Economic and Social Rights - Occupied Palestinian Territories

New UN report condemns Israeli violations of the right to food

Wed, 12 Nov 2003 09:09:49 -0500

Palestinians face “physical, social and psychological destruction”

New York. At a press briefing on November 12, Jean Ziegler, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, will discuss the findings of a new report condemning Israel for creating a hidden humanitarian crisis through denying the right to food and water to 3.8 million Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.

Thirsting for Justice

Thu, 01 May 2003 15:46:55 -0400

Israeli Violations of the Human Right to Water in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Right to Water in Palestine: A Background

Fri, 11 Apr 2003 12:28:55 -0400

Rebuild IBDAA: Rebuild Hope for Peace in Palestine

Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:37:51 -0500

Event organized by MADRE to rebuild children's center in refugee camp in Palestine

For the flyer to this event, click here [pdf 401 kb]

Human Rights and the Question of Palestine

Mon, 04 Mar 2002 13:52:58 -0500

An exploration of the three principal facets of the Palestinian condition

U.N. CESCR Concluding Observations on Israel for the 26th (Extraordinary) session

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 11:36:18 -0400

Protest at the Tribute to Israel Parade to Demand Justice for Palestine

Sun, 20 May 2001 15:18:06 -0400

By paying a tribute to Israel, the Israel Day Parade is paying a tribute to human rights abuses and an illegal occupation. This year, people of conscience will come together to DEMAND JUSTICE FOR PALESTINE!

Freedom and Justice for Palestine Conference

Sat, 31 Mar 2001 14:20:20 -0500

A Conference on the History and Future of the Palestinian Struggle

CESR oral submission to the 57th Session of the Commission on Human Rights

Wed, 28 Mar 2001 06:28:11 -0500

Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

CESR written submission to the 57th session of the Commission on Human Rights

Mon, 19 Mar 2001 13:28:06 -0500

CESR Report on Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Violations of the Right to Education During the Al-Aqsa Intifada

Fri, 16 Mar 2001 13:28:04 -0500

The Al-Aqsa Intifada, which began on September 28, 2000 has led to the most comprehensive Israeli military and economic siege ever experienced in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). Israeli policies and practices of closure, curfew, and destruction of educational facilities due to shelling and the use of heavy weaponry have had a devastating impact on the Palestinian education sector.

Palestinian Health and Human Rights

Wed, 07 Mar 2001 14:21:43 -0500

A talk by Lucy Mair, International Program Coordinator, Center for Economic and Social Rights

Premier Public Screening of Rock, Paper, Missiles - A new documentary about the Conflict in Palestine/Israel

Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:25:50 -0500

Screening, Talk, and Discussion to be held at the Donnell Library

THE PALESTINE QUESTION - The Oslo Accords: Sowing Peace or Confirming Colonialism?

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 14:26:01 -0500

Speakers: Samir Awad, Nadia Hijab & Roger Normand of CESR

Thursday, January 25, 2001; 7:30 pm; Brecht Forum; 122 West 27th Street

U.N. Committee Expresses "Grave Concern" over Reports of Israel’s Gross Violations of ESC Rights in the Occupied Territories

Sat, 02 Dec 2000 10:18:05 -0500

After reviewing reports by independent groups including the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR), Habitat International, BADIL Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rights, LAW and the Association of 40, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights declared that it was "deeply concerned by accounts that Israel’s recent actions in the occupied territories had resulted in the widespread and gross violations of Palestinians’ economic, social and cultural rights."