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Defense for Children International - Palestine
Coverage of Defense for Children International - Palestine in the Nexus archive.
United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Childorganization2Israelplace2Adameerorganization2Al-Haqorganization2Bisan Center for Research and Developmentorganization1Union of Agricultural Work Committeesorganization1Union of Palestinian Women's Committeesorganization1Palestinian childrentopic1Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairsorganization1UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN OHCHR)organization1
- UN warns Palestinian children 'defenceless' amid Israeli crackdown on NGOs
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child warned that Palestinian children are 'increasingly unprotected' due to Israel's crackdown on NGOs, including labeling organizations as 'terrorists' to block humanitarian work. Israel outlawed six major Palestinian NGOs in 2021, and recent registration measures threaten operations of over 50 international NGOs in Gaza.
- UN warns Palestinian children 'defenceless' amid Israeli crackdown on NGOs
The UN warns that Palestinian children are increasingly defenseless as Israel's crackdown on NGOs hinders humanitarian efforts. Israel's designation of civil society groups as 'terrorists' has obstructed critical assistance, with over 50 international NGOs facing operational restrictions in 2026.