The General Delegation of Palestine is the diplomatic representation for Palestine to Australia, New Zealand, Timor Leste and the Pacific.
As the diplomatic representation for Palestine, the General Delegation works to strengthen and deepen friendly relations between the Palestinian people and the people of the Australia-Pacific region. The General Delegation liaises directly with all levels of government, developing political, social and economic initiatives and projects that are of interest and benefit to both peoples.
Through its office in Canberra, the Delegation provides a range of consular and information services to Palestinians living in Australia, and to Australians interested in Palestine.
For details on the how to contact the General Delegation of Palestine to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, go to the Contact tab above.
Welcome to the General Delegation of Palestine
A Summer Experience for Diaspora
Palestinian Youth
(Age 15-25)
The Palestinian Higher Council for Youth and Sport is providing a unique experience for diaspora youth with Palestinian connections and roots. Under the guidance of H.E. President Mahmoud Abbas, the Higher Council for Youth and Sport is organizing an annual summer camp in Palestine for Diaspora Palestinian Youth age (15-25).
The aim of the Summer Camp is to encourage Palestinian Youth in the Diaspora to reconnect with Palestine, to exchange experiences with other Palestinian youth and to enhance collaboration and cooperation among them.
The 2014 Summer Camp will take place between 15-25 /08/2014
Accommodation and transportation costs are fully covered. Participants are only responsible for their traveling cost.
The General Delegation of Palestine is now accepting applications for the 2014 Summer Camp (15-25/08/2014).
To Participate
Please contact the General Delegation of Palestine, email auemb@mofa-gov.ps to receive the participation form.
2014 The International Year of Solidarity with
the Palestinian People
This day was launched at the opening of the 2014 session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People on 16 January 2014.
On 26 November 2013, the General Assembly decided to proclaim 2014 the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (IYSPP), and requested the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People to organize activities to be held during the year, in cooperation with Governments, relevant organizations of the United Nations system, intergovernmental organizations and civil society organizations.
The objective of the IYSPP would be to promote solidarity with the Palestinian people as a central theme, contributing to international awareness of
(a) Core themes regarding the question of Palestine.
(b) Obstacles to the ongoing peace process, particularly those requiring urgent action such as settlements, Jerusalem, the blockade of Gaza and the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.
(c) Mobilization of global action towards the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting solution of the question of Palestine in accordance with international law and the relevant resolutions of the United Nations.
