Conferences, meetings and other events relevant to the question of Palestine which are open to participation by NGOs and/or individuals. Rules of participation may vary. Please contact the organizers of individual events for more details. 

See also: other events

:: United Nations International Meeting on the Question of Palestine
   "Responsibility of the international community to uphold international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians in the Occupied   Palestinian Territory in the wake of the war in Gaza"
   United Nations Office at Geneva, 22 and 23 July 2009

• Programme   E  F 
• Press releases
• Concluding statement of the organizers

:: United Nations Asian and Pacific Meeting in Support of the Palestinian People
   “Strengthening international consensus on the urgency of a two-State solution.”       
    Jakarta, 8 and 9 June 2009

::  United Nations Public Forum in Support of the Palestinian People  
    Jakarta, 10 June 2009

The Meetings were held under the auspices of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. The objective of the two meetings was to encourage broad international action, including by Asian and Pacific States and societies, in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace and for achieving a negotiated solution to the conflict based on a shared vision of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. From the regional perspective, both events considered how Asian and Pacific States could effectively contribute to resolving the conflict through their action in national and intergovernmental mechanisms.

Participants in the Asian and Pacific Meeting discussed international efforts aimed at revitalizing the political process; the imperative of a just solution for Jerusalem, and the support by Asian and Pacific countries for a permanent settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Opening session

Plenaries I, II and III

The Public Forum provided representatives of civil society with an opportunity to discuss issues of their common concern, in particular, Asian and Pacific solidarity with the Palestinian people, as well as the relationship between civil society in the region and international efforts to support a peaceful solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Public forum - morning, afternoon sessions

• Programme
• Press releases
• Concluding statement by the organizers
 

:: United Nations International Meeting in Support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace
    Nicosia, 6 and 7 May 2009

The Meeting was held under the auspices of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.  The theme of the Meeting is “Action by European, Arab and other parliamentarians and their umbrella organizations for Israeli-Palestinian peace.” 

The objective of the Meeting was to emphasize the important role played by national parliaments and inter-parliamentary organizations in shaping public opinion, formulating policy guidelines and upholding international legitimacy in support of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine.  It discussed ways in which lawmakers and their organizations can be instrumental in helping the parties resume and strengthen the political dialogue and in promoting and applying the principles of international law to efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.  Participants assessed the current situation on the ground and modalities for peace, discussed prospects of mobilizing parliamentary action in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace, and encouraged coordination of the efforts undertaken by parliamentarians and their national, regional and international organizations.  The working languages of the Meeting were Arabic, English and French.  Civil society organizations were invited to participate as observers. 

• Provisional programme  A  E  F
• Press releases
• Concluding statement of the Organizers

The Seminar was held under the auspices of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. The theme of the Seminar was “International response to the humanitarian and economic needs of the Gaza Strip”.

By organizing this event, the Committee wished to contribute to wider international efforts aimed at supporting the process of recovery and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. The Seminar assessed the current situation; identified the most urgent humanitarian, reconstruction and development needs, including those of Palestinian children and women – the most vulnerable segment of Gaza’s population; and discussed the issue of the coordination of the international relief and reconstruction effort for the Gaza Strip.

Invited to the Seminar were internationally renowned experts, as well as representatives of United Nations Members and Observers, intergovernmental organizations, the United Nations system entities involved in projects of assistance to the Palestinian people, and the media. Civil society organizations were invited to participate as observers.

• Provisional programme  A  E  F
• Press releases

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