The highly politicized nature of the procedures of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in voting on applications by NGOs for accreditation and “Consultative Status” has been highlighted again in the rejection of the application from the US branch of the Jewish National Fund (JNF-US) . In contrast, in 2006, the radical Palestinian […]
Human Rights Watch is advertising for the position of “Project Leader” for the Middle East and North Africa Division’s Civilian Protection Initiative. Although the position calls for “fluent skills in speaking and reading English and Arabic and excellent writing skills in English,” knowledge of Hebrew is not a requirement. HRW’s failure to acknowledge Hebrew’s […]
Despite HRW’s quick dismissal of substantive criticism (including from NGO Monitor) as the “usual suspects,” a number of recent statements indicate a broader Middle East focus. In March and April 2007, HRW called for Hamas to “End Military Group Attacks Against Civilians” and documented human rights abuses in Iran, Egypt, UAE, and Syria.
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