Isso Amro: A Pretext for NGO and UN Lawfare
Statements made by UN officials Michael Lynk and Michel Forst, as well as Amnesty International, about Isso Amro's trial falsely impugn the Israeli justice system and distort international law.
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Bread for the World Funds and Promotes BDS, Despite Claims to the Contrary
Bread for the World has claimed that is will not promote groups that support BDS campaigns against Israel, despite its continuing to fund such groups including Bread for the World and Coalition of Women for Peace.
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NGO Monitor Mourns the Passing of Dr. Harry Wechsler
Staff and boards of NGO Monitor, Prof. Gerald Steinberg, and Dov Yarden mourn the passing of our founding donor and longtime mentor and friend Dr. Harry Wechsler, of blessed memory. Prof. Steinberg authored the following letter to the Wechsler family in memory of Dr. Wechsler.
Norwegian-Funded PNGO Glorifies Terrorism and Condemns Norway
PNGO, a network of Palestinian NGOs whose member organizations include several groups with alleged ties to the PFLP terrorist organizations, continues to receive European funding, despite its glorification of terrorism.
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Analysis: Trócaire’s False “Home Truths” on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Trócaire has launched a campaign – consisting of a video, petition, and public displays – marking “the 50th anniversary of the occupation of the West Bank, and the 10th anniversary of the blockade of Gaza.”The campaign consists of false accusations and propaganda, and erases the need for security due to terrorism.
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Changes in the Language Used by the Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs Regarding NGO Funding
Despite his initial opposition to a motion in the Swiss parliament regarding funding to NGOs, the Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs changed his position and outlined extensive changes in policy.
EU Ambassador’s Response on EU Funding to NGOs – Inaccurate and Inadequate
In response to questions raised concerning EU funding to NGOs, the EU Ambassador failed to discuss funding provided to European and Palestinian NGOs that support BDS, incite violence, justify terrorism, and/or promote antisemitism.
NGO Monitor and the Swiss Parliament Vote on NGO Funding
A summary of NGO Monitor activity in Switzerland that preceded the Swiss Parliament's voting to “amend the laws, ordinances and regulations so that Switzerland can no longer subsidize, even indirectly, development cooperation projects carried out by NGOs involved in racist, antisemitic or hate incitement actions, or in BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) campaigns.”
Government Funded NGO behind Lawfare against Tzipi Livni
CUP, a government funded organization, has submitted a complaint to the Swiss Attorney General's office accusing Tzipi Livni of war crimes.
Denmark Orders Freeze of Secretariat Funding
Following extended criticism of IHL Secretariat core-funding recipient Women's Affairs Technical Committee, Denmark has frozen payments to the Secretariat pending an investigation of all of recipients.
