Ramona Wadi is an independent researcher freelance journalist book reviewer and blogger. Her writing covers a range of themes in relation to Palestine Chile and Latin America. Her article appeared in MEMO.
Tuesday 27-November-2018
World Children’s Day is sadly a day like any other; its symbolism is nothing other than an international gimmick to proclaim rights while simultaneously taking them away.
Sunday 18-November-2018
It is time once again for the hyphenated “Israel-Gaza” paradigm – an invention that suits mainstream narratives.
Thursday 8-November-2018
As the media hype over Khan Al-Ahmar fades away mainstream narratives have yet to find another sensationalist violation to exploit.
Wednesday 17-October-2018
In 2015 Israel approved a law that stipulated a 20 year prison sentence for individuals caught throwing stones.
Tuesday 2-October-2018
The Great Return March protests in the Gaza Strip have provided the foundations for Palestinians from which they can articulate their demands.
Friday 21-September-2018
What would prompt the UN to assert without reservations or calculated statements that Gaza has collapsed in terms of humanitarian necessities?
Saturday 8-September-2018
In the aftermath of the US decision to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) the EU has pledged to continue its financial support.
Saturday 18-August-2018
In less than three months Jewish settlers have destroyed over 2000 trees and grapevines in the occupied West Bank.
Wednesday 8-August-2018
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the occupied Palestinian territory (UNOCHA) recently published a joint statement calling for the protection of children’s rights.
Friday 27-July-2018
In March the World Bank issued a press release stating that the deterioration in Gaza’s humanitarian situation is preventing economic growth.
Sunday 8-July-2018
On Monday Israeli lawyer Yuval Shany was appointed to chair the UN Human Rights Committee – a body of experts that monitors the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Monday 25-June-2018
There is a major flaw which is overlooked when discussing the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Sunday 17-June-2018
The latest Human Rights Watch (HRW) report titled “Israel: Apparent War Crimes in Gaza” commences with a sentence that mars the rest of its investigation and analysis.
Saturday 19-May-2018
Predictably Israel has attempted to play the humanitarian card after inflicting severe injuries upon thousands of Palestinians many of whom will remain scarred for life.
Friday 27-April-2018
The latest US annual report on human rights violations released last Friday carried an intentional omission.
Saturday 21-April-2018
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing a $300 million financial deficit.