Annual Report - Palestinian Center for Human Rights

Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Unit
In 2005, the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Unit continued to monitor and
document violations of economic, social and cultural rights in the OPT, particularly
the Gaza Strip, as set out in its 2005 annual plan. Despite continuous Israeli
violations in the Gaza Strip that imposed themselves on the unit's agenda, the unit was
able to carry out the activities included in its 2005 annual plan. The unit continued to
write periodic reports and studies on violations of economic, social and cultural rights
perpetrated by IOF. It also continued its efforts to promote economic, social and
cultural rights in Palestinian society.
The unit was able to continue its fundamental activities, including preparation of a
number of regular reports on economic, social, and cultural rights; holding public
workshops; and participation in other PCHR activities and activities organized by
other civil society groups in the Gaza Strip. The unit also promoted its activities at
the media and community levels.
Activities as set out in 2005 Annual Plan
1) Documenting violations of economic, social and cultural rights.
2) Raising awareness of economic, social, and cultural rights.
1) Documenting violations of economic, social and cultural rights
Verifiable Indicators
Publications:
1.1) Closure Update: a report on the impact of Israeli closure of the Gaza Strip on
economic, social and cultural rights.
1.2) Uprooting Palestinian Trees and Leveling Agricultural Land.
1.3) A study on the rehabilitation of victims of violations of the right to adequate
housing (housing compounds of those Palestinians whose houses were
destroyed in the Gaza Strip).
1.4) A report on the economic and social impacts of the IOF's redeployment in the
Gaza Strip on the right to work.
1.5) A report on Israeli attacks on Palestinian medical personnel (the third report).
1.6) Reports from 2004.
1.7) Press Releases on violations of economic, social and cultural rights.
1.1) Closure Update: A Report on the Impact of Israeli Closure of the Gaza
Strip on Economic, Social and Cultural rights, Report # 46
The unit issued the 46 th of these updates in July 2005, detailing the impact of the
Israeli military closure of the Gaza Strip on economic, social and cultural rights. The
report covers the period from 1 July 2004 to 31 May 2005.
Means of Verification
o The report was published.
o The unit issued a press release on its publication.
o The publication of the report was covered by the local media.
o The report was widely circulated.
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