International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

The International Day of Solidarity traditionally 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.

In response to the call of the United Nations, various activities are undertaken annually by Governments and civil society in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. These activities include, among other things, the issuance of special messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people, the organization of meetings, the dissemination of publications and other information material, and the screening of films.

COVID-19 had a disastrous impact on education across the world, including in Gaza. Artist Olga Stefatou worked with EAA to help Palestinian children snapshot their new normal for World Children’s Day. Laya, Rola, Leen, Zaina, Limar, Celia, Yousef, Khaled, Kareem and Mohammed captured their surroundings and discussed how the pandemic changed their lives during a week-long photography workshop from 26 August to 2 September.