Defense for Children International-Palestine closes after Israeli pressure

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Defense for Children International-Palestine has ceased operations due to Israeli pressure and criminalization. The organization cited operational challenges stemming from Israel's actions, including its designation of DCI-P as a terrorist group in 2023, as the reason for its closure after 35 years. DCI-P documented human rights violations against Palestinian children and provided legal services, with its closure occurring amid a record high number of Palestinian children held in Israeli administrative detention.


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