INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE

PURPOSE: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed by the United Nations on or around 29 November each year, in accordance with United Nations General Assembly mandates contained in resolutions 32/40 B of 2 December 1977, 34/65 D of 12 December 1979, and subsequent resolutions adopted under agenda item “Question of Palestine.” The Day provides an opportunity for the international community to focus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people have yet to attain their inalienable rights as defined by the General Assembly, namely, the right to self-determination without external interference, the right to national independence and sovereignty, and the right to return to their homes and property, from which they have been displaced.

FORUM: “Palestine – a Land with a People.” International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024. The Solidarity Day provides an opportunity to refocus our attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people are not yet able to attain their inalienable rights, namely, the right to self-determination, the right to national independence and sovereignty and the right of return of the refugees. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #29november, #DayOfSolidarity, #Questionofpalestine, #palestiniansolidarityday, #PalestinianDay.

EVENTS: At UNHQ in New York On Friday, November 29th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST a Special Meeting will be held in the ECOSOC Chamber to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024 organized by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) where United Nations Members States express their solidarity with the Palestinian people, through messages by Heads of States and Government. The Special Meeting will be presided by the Chair of the Committee of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, who will deliver an opening statement, followed by remarks by the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Security Council, and by the UN Deputy Secretary-General. The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine will deliver a statement on behalf of Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine. The Representatives for the African Union (TBC), the Arab League (TBC), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (TBC), the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM) the Chair of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories, as well as a representative of Civil Society will deliver remarks. The Special Meeting will be open to the media. The Special Meeting will be conducted in the six official languages. The meeting will be broadcast on UN Web TV

The exhibit “Gaza, Palestine: A Crisis of Our Humanity” organized by the Committee and the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations will be opened in the Visitors’ Lobby of the General Assembly Building (curved wall), date TBC. The exhibit will be displayed through 5 January 2025.

Updates, including on the programme of the event and press releases, will be posted here. Keep checking back. Learn more about the special meeting!

Several Events to commemorate the Solidarity Day will also be held at other United Nations venues worldwide.

At UN Geneva, On Friday, November 29th, at the Palais des Nations; The United Nations Office at Geneva will host the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Watch the livestream!

Order of Speakers:

1. Introduction by Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

2. Statement for the Day by Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

read out by the Secretary-General's representative, Director-General Ms. Tatiana Valovaya.

3. Representative of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.

H.E. Ms. Julia Imene-Chanduru, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Namibia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.

4. Representative of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories H.E. Ms. Himalee Subhashini Arunatilaka, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.

5. Representative of the League of Arab States H.E. Mr. Hichem Bayoudh, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.

6. Representative of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Mr. Bader Al-Mutairi, Deputy Permanent Observer, Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva

7. Representative of the Non-Aligned Movement H.E. Mr. Marcel Robert Tibaleka, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.

8. Representative of the African Union H.E. Mr. Amr Abdellatif Aboualatta, Ambassador, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.

9. Representative of the Non-Governmental Organizations accredited to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People – Ms. Yvonne Schupbach, World YWCA Board Member.

10. Representative of the State of Palestine H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Khraishi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.

11. Messages: Announcement of messages or statements for the Day received from Heads of State or Government. Learn More about the commemorative event!

PUBLICATION: This study also underscores the pressing need for a just and lasting resolution based on international law of the Question of Palestine in all its aspects. It highlights the imperative of upholding the principles of international law, including respect for human rights, selfdetermination and the prohibition of the acquisition of territory by force. Such an understanding is crucial for fostering a conducive environment that paves the way for the end of the Israeli occupation and the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Read the full report The legality of the Israeli occupation – Legal study.

STATEMENTS: Read the Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024; November 29th and the statement of the UNESCO Director-General on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024.

Solidarity Messages from Member States and Organizations

Government:  Solidarity message form the Goverment of Maldives (English); Solidarity message form the Government of South Africa (English); Solidarity message form the Goverment of Mozambique (English).
International organizations:  Solidarity message form the African Union (English); Solidarity message form the League of Arab States (Arabic); Solidarity message form the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (Arabic), Solidarity message form the Non-Aligned Movement (English).

PODCASTS: What we can do to help the Palestinian peoples in their quest to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, justice, security, and dignity. Listen to the audio-podcasts!

CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Show your support for the Palestinian Peoples. Get the communication materials!

WHY WE OBSERVE THE DAY?

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

PARTNERSHIPS

In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly called for the annual observance of November 29th as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (resolution 32/40 B). On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II)) In resolution 60/37 of 1 December 2005, the Assembly requested the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Division for Palestinian Rights, as part of the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on 29 November, to continue to organize an annual exhibit on Palestinian rights or a cultural event in cooperation with the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the UN.

Adopt the principles International Humanitarian laws
Ensure that the civilian population in the Gaza Strip received food, medicines and other humanitarian necessities.
Encourage Member States to continue to give the widest support and publicity to the observance of the Day of Solidarity.
Organize a cultural event or an annual exhibit on Palestinian rights.

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people is hosted by the United Nations General Assmebly Assembly, the Permanent Mission of the State of Palestine to the U.N., the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the Division for Palestinian Rights.

With the collaboration of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the UN Refugee Agency, the UNOCHA occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), the UNESCO Ramallah Office and the Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP Palestine). With the participation of The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Civil society Organizations, International and Non-Governmental Organizations, the Private and public sectors, Historians; Researchers and academics.

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