Global Rights Coalition Urges US to Change Course at UN Summit
The US government should drop its opposition to action on climate change and poverty reduction at this week’s UN summit in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the leading global network of housing rights advocacy groups urged today.
Farmers Rights and Demands in Egypt
On the occasion of the Egyptian Presidential and People's council elections (september 2005), the LCHR in collaboration with its' farmer partners in the different governorates have prepared the Farmers Document, and we hope that CSOs in Egypt organize campaigns to implement these demands for a better world and a safe and a decent ife for all Egyptians
Afghans accelerate voluntary repatriation from Pakistan’s tribal areas
The number of Afghans who have requested UNHCR help to repatriate from Kurram and Bajaur agencies has risen sharply as the government of Pakistan's August 31 deadline for closure of refugee camps draws near.
UN adopts groundbreaking new principles on housing and property restitution
Housing and property restitution in the context of the return
of refugees and internally displaced persons
Representation of a HIC Member at the General Assembly
Send a proxy to a HIC member to assure you're representated at the next General Assembly.
Greens Warn That Israel’s Gaza ‘Disengagement Plan’ Will Not Bring Peace
"While the evacuation of Israeli presence from any portion of the occupied territories is welcomed, it must be part of a negotiated plan with the Palestinians as dictated by the U.S. envisioned road map to encompass a future contiguous Palestinian state" said Sameer Tuffaha, Chairman of the Board of the Palestinian American Congress.
Praying with Their Eyes Closed: Reflections on the Disengagement from Gaza
Israel’s disengagement plan is widely hailed by the international community, led by the United States, as a first step toward the final resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state. This essay is a refutation of that view.
Ariel Sharon’s Disengagement Plan (and George Bush accepting it)
In late 2003, with the roadmap for peace stalled, Israeli PM Ariel Sharon announced his intention to unilaterally withdraw Israeli forces and to evacuate four Israeli settlements from Gaza and a small section of the northern West Bank (Samaria). This "strategic retreat" would allow Israel to conserve resources being wasted on the settlements, reduce friction with Palestinians, and reduce pressure on Israel to negotiate a settlement on unfavorable terms.
Agenda of HIC Global Meetings, Cairo 2005
Social Production Around the World. People Creating Rights-based Solution.
A Performance-based Roadmap to a Permanent Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will only be achieved through an end to violence and terrorism, when the Palestinian people have a leadership acting decisively against terror and willing and able to build a practicing democracy based on tolerance and liberty, and through Israel’s readiness to do what is necessary for a democratic Palestinian state to be established, and a clear, unambiguous acceptance by both parties of the goal of a negotiated settlement as described below.
Two Sides to a Withdrawal
Mixed feelings in Gaza. The beginning of the pullout of Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip presents two contrasting pictures of two very differently placed people. While the Israelis are looking at comfortable compensation packages, thousands of Palestinians face the threat of starvation as a result of the Israeli pullout.
Slicing off Gaza is just a diplomatic nose job
"Far from its portrayal as a traumatic operation of historic significance, the disengagement is in reality a superficial, cosmetic operation."