Petition request

That the House of Representatives does not appropriate funds that could go towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Petition reason

I believe there is evidence of repeated transgressions by UNRWA school staff in teaching a curriculum that violates UN values, UNESCO standards, and UNRWA's supposed "zero-tolerance" policy for discrimination or incitement to hatred and violence. I believe numerous reports have highlighted egregious antisemitism, glorification of terror, rejection of peace, and incitement to violence and that there is also ongoing evidence of UNRWA staff inciting violence on social media.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 1
Date presented: 16 May 2023
Considered by: Petitions
Presenting member: Simon O'Connor
Closing date: 23 Apr 2023