AI produced its 2003 report documenting human rights abuses in 151 countries as "a contribution toa world where human rights take priority over political, military or economic interests." Several sections reveal a subordination of the concept of human rights to political interests.
Oxfam Belgium produced the following poster, "Israeli fruits have a bitter taste...reject the occupation of Palestine, dont buy Israeli fruits and vegetables." The message is blatantly political, and in clear contradiction of Oxfams mission statement. NGO Monitor consistently attempted to question Oxfam Belgium - via telephone and email. Oxfam Belgium refused to respond.
Several humanitarian charities, including the Palestinian Childrens Welfare Fund (PCWF) and the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund (PCRF) have links with Palestine4ever.net, a hate filled website, dedicated to the glorification of jihad and the denunciation of Israel.
Six NGOs issued a joint press release that went far beyond their human-rights mandates and reflected deep-seated political agendas. Their selective and superficial condemnation extends the long-standing pattern of international humanitarian organizations refusing to acknowledge the context of Palestinian terrorism and the Israeli governments right to defend its own citizens.
Established in 1988, Shomrei Mishpat, or Rabbis for Human Rights, claims to unite rabbis from all streams of Judaism for the purpose of dealing with human rights violations in a "religious-rabbinical light." ...
The EMHRN receives 80% of its funding from the EU. The following analysis reveals that EMHRNs activities are inconsistent with its goals. Its press releases demonstrate a thoroughly ideological and political agenda with regard to Israel
A report on the "roadmap" peace plan stated, "HRW takes no position on the territorial disputes that lie at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." This forms a potentially positive precedent in removing ideological agendas that severely reduce the credibility of human rights NGOs.
Christian Aid has compromised its noble aim of seeking to eradicate poverty by aligning itself with highly partisan NGOs, contravening their own mission statement. Christian Aid needs to review relationships with anti-Israel partners and modify anti Israel rhetoric.
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