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9 hours ago
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World Humanitarian Day Calls For Urgent Action In Gaza
Palestine Forum of New Zealand Marks World Humanitarian Day, Calls for Urgent Action in Gaza On this World Humanitarian Day, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand solemnly recognizes the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where years of blockade, conflict, and systematic deprivation continue to devastate lives. The situation in Gaza has reached critical levels. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians face food and water shortages, disrupted healthcare services, and a lack of necessities. Children, the elderly, and the most vulnerable communities are bearing the brunt of this prolonged crisis. 'The people of Gaza are living under conditions that most of us cannot even imagine,' said Maher Nazzal, 'World Humanitarian Day is a reminder that the international community must act to alleviate suffering, protect civilians, and uphold the rights of Palestinians to live with dignity and security.' We urges governments, humanitarian organizations, and civil society globally to: Increase immediate humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Advocate for an end to the blockade and restrictions that exacerbate suffering. Support sustainable solutions that ensure long-term safety, healthcare, and education for Palestinian communities. World Humanitarian Day is a time to honour the courage of humanitarian workers, recognize the resilience of affected communities, and reaffirm our commitment to justice and human rights for all. We call on New Zealanders to stand in solidarity with Gaza and amplify the voices of those living through the humanitarian catastrophe.
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20-07-2025
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Gaza Is Starving: A Last-Minute Call For Action
Statement from the Palestine Forum of New Zealand The Palestine Forum of New Zealand joins the international cry of alarm: Gaza is starving — and the world must respond with urgency and conscience. In recent days, shocking scenes have emerged from Gaza's hospitals: children too weak to cry, elderly people collapsing from exhaustion, entire families on the brink of death. Medical workers are reporting unprecedented levels of malnutrition and starvation across all age groups. Hundreds are now beyond the reach of aid unless immediate action is taken. This is not a humanitarian crisis caused by natural disaster — this is a political crime, the result of Israel's deliberate use of starvation as a weapon of war, in violation of international humanitarian law. This is a last-minute call. We call on: The Government of Aotearoa New Zealand to speak out forcefully against Israel's blockade and famine policies, and to use every diplomatic and legal avenue to demand an immediate end to the siege on Gaza. The New Zealand public to stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza — through protest, education, advocacy, and humanitarian support. The international community to act now to prevent mass death, and to hold those responsible accountable. We also urge faith groups, cultural institutions, unions, student bodies, and tangata whenua to raise their voices and stand alongside our Palestinian whānau in this moment of unprecedented suffering. What we are witnessing is not simply a tragedy — it is an atrocity. The starvation of Gaza is not a distant issue. It is a test of our shared humanity. Let history not remember our silence. Let us remember our courage.
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13-07-2025
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New Zealand Urged To Join Global Coalition Taking Concrete Measures Against Israeli Atrocities
The Palestine Forum of New Zealand is calling on the New Zealand Government to urgently align itself with over twenty nations — including Spain, Ireland, Turkey, China, Qatar, South Africa, and Brazil — that are coordinating concrete international measures in response to Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza. An emergency summit of The Hague Group will take place in Colombia next week, with participating states seeking to enforce the International Court of Justice's binding orders and address grave breaches of international law in Gaza. "More than 58,000 Palestinians — mostly women and children have been killed, and Gaza has been reduced to rubble. The international community is moving decisively, and it's time for New Zealand to take a principled stand,' said Maher Nazzal, spokesperson for the Palestine Forum of New Zealand. New Zealand has a proud legacy of supporting international law and human rights, from opposing apartheid to championing nuclear disarmament. It must now show moral clarity and leadership by joining the growing international coalition demanding an immediate ceasefire, the lifting of the blockade, and full accountability for crimes committed. 'We urge the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to publicly commit to joining this initiative and to represent New Zealand at the upcoming summit. Inaction in the face of atrocity is complicity,' Maher Nazzal added.
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29-06-2025
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UNERASED Returns: Made In Palestine Exhibition Opens In Auckland
Following the success of UNERASED: The Palestinian Experience, the Palestine Forum of New Zealand is proud to present the second edition of the exhibition series — UNERASED: Made in Palestine. Curated by acclaimed artists Emily Hartley-Skudder and Pinky Fang, with scent installation by Nathan Taare, this exhibition offers a powerful exploration of Palestinian identity, memory, and resistance through contemporary art. Exhibition Details: Venue: 250 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland Dates: 28 June – 12 July Opening Hours: 12pm–6pm | Wednesday to Sunday
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21-06-2025
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Palestine Forum Condemns Desecration Of Palestinian Flag By Destiny Church Supporters
The Palestine Forum of NewZealand condemns in the strongest terms the disgraceful and provocative act committed by individuals associated with Destiny Church, who tore up a Palestinian flag and stomped on it. This shameful display is not only deeply offensive to the Palestinian people but also to all those who uphold the values of dignity, justice, and the right to national identity. Such hateful and divisive actions have no place in Aotearoa NewZealand — a country built on principles of diversity, mutual respect, and the protection of all communities' rights to peaceful expression. The Palestinian flag represents resilience, heritage, and a legitimate struggle for freedom and justice. We call on community leaders, human rights advocates, faith communities, and all fair-minded New Zealanders to reject this behaviour and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people against acts of hatred, provocation, and intolerance.
