2015 ME057 Protecting the Rights of Palestinian Children

Children in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continue to be denied their basic human rights. 2015 saw an escalation of violence between Palestinian civilians and Israeli forces and armed settlers, while the arrest, displacement, detention and even killing of children all remain major issues. This project uses awareness raising, advocacy and abuse right documentation to monitor and improve Palestinian childrens rights in East Jerusalem. By involving children in creative activities, such as writing groups, they can explore their experiences and learn to express themselves. Additionally, cooperation with parents and caregivers, as well as awareness raising within the community, ensure that a network is created that looks after the children.