2023
UN Fact Sheet: Movement and Access in the West Bank
An updated mapping exercise by the United Nations reveals that 645 movement obstacles are spread across the West Bank. The UN warns that restrictions on movement deepen humanitarian needs among Palestinians, undermining access to livelihoods and essential services such as health care and education and have a noticeable psycho-social impact on communities.
Policy Brief: Why Australia Should Recognise the State of Palestine
The objective of this policy brief is to provide professional political, legal, and moral arguments for Australia to recognise the State of Palestine.
Gareth Evans: the Case for Recognising Palestine
Gareth Evans, former Foreign Minister of Australia, Distinguished Honorary Professor (ANU) presents the case for recognising Palestine in Australian Federal Parliament, Canberra.
Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Nakba at UN Headquarters in New York
For the first time in history, the anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians known as “the Nakba” or “the Catastrophe” was officially commemorated at UN Headquarters in New York.
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Nakba
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Nakba in Australia.
Nakba Day Commemoration: AMWU Victoria
Nakba commemoration hosted by the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) Victoria in support and solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just struggle.
One Year Memorial of Shireen Abu Akleh
One Year Memorial of prominent journalist and national hero Shireen Abu Akleh, hosted by Palestinian Christians in Australia (PCIA).
Foreign Policy Address of the Hon Nanaia Mahuta, NZ Minister of Foreign Affairs
On May 3, Ambassador Abdulhadi and Mrs Zeina Abdulhadi attended the Foreign Policy address of the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Aotearoa New Zealand, at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington.
Eid el-Fitr Celebration at DFAT
On May 1, Ambassador Abdulhadi participated in an afternoon tea/reception in celebration of Eid el-Fitr, hosted by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) at Parliament House in Canberra.
Visit from ANU International Relations Society
On March 8, the Palestinian Embassy received a student delegation from the Australian National University (ANU) International Relations Society. This visit was an opportunity to present the students with a historical context of the Israel-Palestine conflict as well as brief them on the latest political developments in Palestine.