Websites we recommend:
(alphabetized)
Adalah - The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel
Promotes human rights in Israel in general and the rights of the Palestinian minority, citizens of Israel, in particular (around 1.5 million people, or 20% of the population). This work also includes promoting and defending the human rights of all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the State of Israel (e.g. Palestinian residents of the OPT). Adalah is the first Palestinian Arab-run legal center in Israel, and the sole Palestinian organization that works before Israeli courts to protect the human rights of Palestinians in Israel and in the OPT.
Association for Civil Rights in Israel
Israel’s oldest and largest human rights organization and the only one dealing with the entire spectrum of rights and civil liberties issues in Israel and the Occupied Territories. ACRI is committed to promoting the universality of human rights and defending the human rights and civil liberties of all, regardless of religion, nationality, gender, ethnicity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
B’Tselem
The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories strives to end Israel’s occupation, recognizing that this is the only way to achieve a future that ensures human rights, democracy, liberty and equality to all people, Palestinian and Israeli alike, living on the bit of land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.
Defense for Children International-Palestine
The only Palestinian human rights organization specifically focused on child rights. DCIP is guided by the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), as well as other international, regional and local standards. DCIP supports and advocates for the child population: investigating and documenting grave human rights violations, holding both Israeli and Palestinian authorities to account, and providing legal services to children in urgent need.
Eyewitness Palestine
"See the land of Palestine/Israel. Connect with Palestinian and Israeli peace-builders. Learn frameworks and strategies for justice. Act to build bridges between people and movements." (From web homepage)
For information about upcoming 2019 delegations: www.eyewitnesspalestine.org/2019-delegations-flyer-download
Joint Advocacy Initiative / The East Jerusalem YMCA and YWCA of Palestine
The widely accepted understanding of advocacy is an "action aimed at changing the policies, position and programs of governments, institutions or organizations" and a "social change process affecting attitudes, social relationships and power relations". (from web homepage)
JAI is involved in related campaigns. For information about current and upcoming campaigns: https://www.jai-pal.org/en/campaigns
Jewish Voice for Peace
Inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, and human rights.
Middle East Children's Alliance
Protects the rights and improves the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education. In the Middle East, MECA provides humanitarian aid, partners with community organizations to run projects for children, and supports income-generation projects. In the US and internationally, MECA raises awareness about the lives of children in the region and encourages meaningful action.
Palestinian Center for Human Rights
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Gaza City. The Centre is a non-profit company, dedicated to protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law and upholding democratic principles in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). It holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
Palestine Legal
An independent organization dedicated to protecting the civil and constitutional rights of people in the U.S. who speak out for Palestinian freedom. It has been particularly active in protecting the rights of students on college campuses to organize on behalf of justice for Palestinians and to bring speakers of their choice to campus.
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights
A US coalition of hundreds of groups working to advocate for Palestinian rights and a shift in US policy. The coalition is bound by commonly shared principles on Palestine solidarity as well as anti-racism principles.