Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions is a NGO national workers' organization, works for the interests of the public of the Palestinian workers force to create stable and secure working environment, where workers are valued and respected and their rights recognized. The federation is based on the principles of democracy and the unions give every worker a voice and full protection in expressing his or her opinion. It was established in 1965 and includes eight industrial unions.
General Unions of Mechanical, Engineering & Electrical Workers.
General Union of Food Industry & Agriculture Workers.
General Union of Public Transportation.
General Union of Sewing and Weaving Workers.
General Union of Carpentry and Construction Workers.
General Union of Public Service and Commercial Workers.
General Union of Post & Tel-Communication Workers.
General Union of Municipalities Workers

This series ran from June 2004 until December 2004.

Voices and Visions of Solidarity: words and images from The International Solidarity Movement

The International Solidarity Movement is a Palestinian-led movement of Palestinian and International activists working to raise awareness of the struggle for Palestinian freedom and an end to Israeli occupation. We utilize nonviolent, direct-action methods of resistance to confront and challenge illegal Israeli occupation forces and policies.

As enshrined in international law and UN resolutions, is the recognition of the Palestinian right to resist Israeli violence and occupation via legitimate armed struggle. However, the ISM believes that nonviolence can be a powerful weapon in fighting oppression and is committed to the principles of nonviolent resistance.

Due to the lack of respect for Palestinian human rights and human life by the Israeli government and occupation forces, an international presence is needed to support Palestinian nonviolent resistance. Palestinian activists trying to work or protest alone face harsh punishment from Israeli forces. This has included beatings, long-term arrests, serious injury and even death. International activists are thus a resource for Palestinians, both in terms of their presence and as witnesses to the daily humiliation and injustice of the Israeli occupation.

In addition to our ongoing actions on the ground in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the ISM conducts campaigns of nonviolent direct-action which international civilians are invited to join for a set period of time.

This project is currently under development.