A national meeting via video-conference was held between the Gaza Strip and West bank on 14 September 2009 to launch the national Campaign to Defend Public Freedoms and Human Rights and to Promote the Restoration of National Unity in Palestine. Over 150 r more
On October 2nd, 2009, the Palestinian Authority withdrew of its draft resolution supporting the recommendations contained in the Goldstone Report, resulting in a deferral of a vote to endorse the report in the Human Rights Council to March 2010. The repor more
The university of Trondheim in Norway may become the first university in the West to adopt an academic boycott of Israel, if a majority of its board votes in favor of the move at a meeting on the subject next month. more
In November 2009, the jury of the French National Consultant Committee for Human Rights in France selected the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) as one of the five winners more
( statement by the Palestinian NGO'S Network - PNGO ) Yesterday morning, May 6, 2010 at 6 am the Israeli General Security Service and Israeli police raided Ameer Makhoul's home in Haifa and arrested him. Makhoul, serves as General Director of Ittijah more
On Tuesday May 11, the Consul General of France in Jerusalem, Frédéric esagneaux, handed over a more
The Free Gaza flotilla, carrying around 700 pro-Palestinian activists from various countries, as well as approximately 10,000 tones of humanitarian aid, was headed for Gaza on Monday May 31st, 2010. While still travelling on international waters, 65 km of more
Fields of activity
PNGO is active in three main fields :
- Coordination and Networking
- Capacity Building
- Advocacy and Public Awareness
Coordination and Networking
PNGO promotes coordination, cooperation and consultation not only among Palestinian NGOs but also between the Palestinian NGO sector and the different bodies of the Palestinian National Authority. In addition, PNGO facilitates the exchange of information and experience between NGOs at the local, regional and international levels. PNGO is engaged in international advocacy measures and contributes to several solidarity campaigns to raise awareness for the struggle of the Palestinian people.
PNGO holds regular meetings with member organizations to discuss matters of concern, it organizes meetings with international NGOs, diplomatic missions, parliamentarians and international governmental organizations, it holds coordination meetings with Palestinian governmental bodies and it participates in local and international events which aim at strengthening coordination and cooperation among civil society organizations worldwide (such as the World Social Forum and regional Social Forums, UN conferences and events organized by the bodies of the EU, national governments or NGOs).
Capacity Building
PNGO believes that a strong Palestinian civil society is dependent on professionally structured NGOs. The Network is committed to enhancing the organizational capacities of member organizations at the administrative and financial levels.
PNGO strengthens the networks institutional and organizational capacities by coordinating training opportunities, matching volunteers, facilitating subcommittees and providing PNGO member organizations with necessary information.
It also regularly organizes capacity-building workshops and training courses in a large variety of fields, such as conflict resolution, media and communication, advocacy and networking, project planning, proposal writing, fundraising and project management.
PNGO believes that it is essential to create public awareness on vital issues that affect the daily life of the community. The Network issue statements, press releases, provide analysis and organize public awareness campaigns on these key issues: sustainable development, as well as Human Rights and democractic values, including equality and social justice.
Moreover, the civil society sector is an integral partner in both the development process and in the formulation of democratic legislation. In this context, PNGO provides analyses, conducts studies and participates in discussions to assist in the formulation of public development policies and legislation.
PNGO organizes regular meetings between civil society organizations and members of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), it drafts laws to be proposed to the PLC for ratification, it organizes national conferences and public meetings regarding reform matters, it issues press releases, it formulates positions with regard to issues of common concern, it carries out advocacy campaigns and it drafts concept papers outlining the activities of the civil society sector.
For further details about our recent statements, ongoing campaigns and projects, see the section « The Network's Voice » in the main menu.