Introduction

In the face of unprecedented aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip, it was necessary for the League of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds to do everything in its power to mitigate the effects and repercussions through coordinating the efforts of its members spread across various parliaments around the world, and working together with major charitable institutions.

Objectives

This seminar is held as part of the activities of the Fifth Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for al-Quds to achieve the following objectives:

1. Informing the esteemed members about the most important humanitarian projects undertaken by specialized associations in this field.
2. Adopting and working on significant projects in their respective countries in collaboration with participating institutions.
3. Transforming the conference into a networking platform to support humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip and Palestine.

Participants

Arab International Reconstruction Agency in Palestine (Jordan)

One of the leading organizations in the field of reconstruction and building, it is a non-profit civil institution that engages in various distinguished activities related to reconstruction in Palestine.

The agency was established after the occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip in 2008 and aims to directly or indirectly contribute to the reconstruction of Palestine. It is led by former Jordanian Prime Minister, Mr. Taher Masri, and its Board of Directors is chaired by Engineer Zahri Al-Omari. It includes several ministers, parliamentarians, personalities, and businessmen from various participating countries.

Speaker: Engineer Zahri Al-Omari, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

International Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza (ICBSG)

The International Committee to Break the Siege on Gaza (ICBSG) is a Palestinian initiative established in 2009 to mobilize the international community to take action to end the illegal Israeli blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, using all possible legal means.

Its presence is focused in Arab countries, some Islamic countries, and several European countries. It is a founding member of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which consists of popular solidarity movements around the world working together to lift the siege on Gaza through anti-siege activities. These activities adhere to the principles of popular action and peaceful resistance.

Speaker: Mr. Zaher Al-Berawi, ICBSG

Union of Municipalities in the Gaza Strip

A nonprofit quasi-governmental institution that provides a comprehensive framework for all local municipalities operating in the Gaza Strip. It is headed by the Mayor of Gaza City, Dr. Yahya Al-Sarraj.

Speaker: Abdullah Al-Yaqoubi. Union of Municipalities in the Gaza Strip

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

Established in the aftermath of the 1948 war, under General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) issued by the United Nations General Assembly on December 8, 1949, UNRWA provides assistance, protection, and advocacy for Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the occupied Palestinian territories.

The agency's services include education, healthcare, relief, infrastructure, camp improvement, community support, microfinance, and emergency response, including during times of armed conflict.

Speaker: Mr. Mohammed Kousa, Regional Cooperation Advisor

Session Duration: 1.5 hours