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PCHR: Narratives Under Siege – Swimming in Sewage

In order to highlight the impact of the siege and closure of the Gaza Strip on the civilian population, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) is publishing a series of “Narratives Under Siege” on the PCHR website. These short articles are based on personal testimonies and experiences of life in the Gaza Strip, and look to highlight the restrictions, and violations, being imposed on the civilians of Gaza. —————— Narratives Under Siege: Swimming in Sewage…

June 26, 2008

Action in solidarity with Gaza postponed

Dear Friends, Due to hopeful developments for the people of Gaza, we have decided to wait another week before holding the previously planned demonstration. We hope that the current cease-fire will provide some immediate relief for the besieged people of Gaza, though as of yet the exact details of the arrangement are not entirely clear. Therefore, at this stage we feel that it would be irresponsible to continue with the action before some clarity has been…

June 25, 2008

Adalah-NY to ADL: Demand that UNICEF reinstate Leviev as donor “hypocritical and outrageous”

UNICEF cut ties with Israeli diamond mogul over construction of Israeli settlements on Palestinian land New York, NY, June 25, 2008 – The New York rights coalition Adalah-NY today labeled as “hypocritical and outrageous” the June 24 demand by The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) that UNICEF reinstate Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev as a donor. In a June 24 press release, ADL Director Abe Foxman criticized UNICEF’s decision to sever ties with Leviev, saying that it “smacks of…

June 25, 2008