NGO Monitor at the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The Institute for NGO Research participated in the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council by presenting submissions and giving oral statements.
On October 7, 2023 (which was the Sabbath and a Jewish holiday), thousands of Palestinian terrorists poured across the border from Gaza into Israel, slaughtering 1200 people, torturing and maiming thousands, and kidnapping more than 200. Gaza Palestinians also engaged in public desecration of victims’ bodies. In parallel, thousands of rockets were fired at Israeli population centers, sending millions rushing to shelters.
Every one of these attacks constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws.
The Institute for NGO Research participated in the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council by presenting submissions and giving oral statements.
In March 2024, HRW and Oxfam submitted a report to the Biden Administration regarding Israeli forces' conduct in Gaza.
Professor Gerald M Steinberg writes on the need of the Israeli government to reject pressure from the NGO aid industry and the use of the “halo effect” to avoid oversight and accountability
DAWN has consistently exploited legal frameworks in seeking the issuance of arrest warrants against Israelis by lobbying the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States government, and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Additionally, a number of DAWN officials, including board members, have ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and have voiced support for the Hamas terrorist group.
Following the October 7th Hamas massacre, the Swedish government commissioned a review of its funding for Palestinians, whitewashing Sweden-funded Palestinian NGOs that justified and celebrated the October 7th attacks, denied Hamas’ atrocities, and continued to advance antisemitism.
Anne Herzberg analyzes lawfare campaigns against Israel since October 7.
Professor Gerald M Steinberg discusses the fundamental differences in Israel/Palestinian identities.
Olga Deutsch analyzes decisions to freeze funds to UNRWA.