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Palestinian Justice Minister Meets AICS Jerusalem Director to Discuss Key Legal and Human Rights Initiatives
Ramallah, 14 November 2024 – Mirko Tricoli, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS Jerusalem) met with Palestinian Minister of Justice Sharhabeel Al Zaeem to discuss ongoing and future projects to strengthen the Palestinian justice sector. Key representatives from the Ministry of Justice and AICS also attended the meeting. The discussions centered around several key initiatives supported by […]
Delegation Visits the UNESCO – FAO Heritage and Sustainable Agriculture Project in the villages of Hussan and Battir
On Wednesday, November 6th, a distinguished delegation visited the Palestinian villages of Hussan and Battir and the activities of Italian-funded project. The visit was attended by Domenico Bellato – Consul General of Italy in Jerusalem; Mirko Tricoli – Head of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Jerusalem office; Lily Neyestani-Hailu – Head of UNESCO Office […]
Uniting Voices: AICS Jerusalem Gears Up for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
On October 16, the AICS Jerusalem office convened a vital Gender Technical Working Group meeting in preparation for the upcoming 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign (November 25 – December 10). This meeting brought together international donors from Europe, Canada, and Latin America, alongside local NGOs from the West Bank and Gaza, highlighting […]
World Food Day
On this World Food Day, we stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people advocating for the right to food for all. The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Jerusalem believes that everyone deserves access to nourishment and the opportunity to thrive. For this reason, AICS Jerusalem is supporting emergency and development programs implemented by […]
Call for expression
Publication of an Expression of Interest directed to those enterprises and entrepreneurs which, in compliance with the specific requirements and criteria listed below, intend to benefit from the aforementioned activity.
Strengthening the Role of Cooperatives in Palestine: New Projects by WeWorld – GVC and VIS
Two projects funded under the ‘Be the Impact’ initiative for Italian civil society organizations in Palestine have been launched: WeWorld – GVC and VIS are committed to strengthening the role of cooperatives in Palestine for sustainable development. The two NGOs will focus on enhancing the technical, administrative, and managerial capacities of the cooperatives, as well […]
Urgent Call for Action: Strengthening Palestinian Health Amidst Crisis
The Minister of Health, Dr. Majid Abu Ramadan, chaired a meeting of the Health Sector Working Group, attended by the Head of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation – Jerusalem Office, Mirko Tricoli, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO Representative in Palestine and the group’s technical advisor, as well as members of the group, representatives from international […]
Gender Technical Working Group Focuses on Gender Equality and Humanitarian Issues Amid Ongoing Conflict
Jerusalem, September 5, 2024 — The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS Jerusalem) hosted a crucial Gender Technical Working Group meeting today, bringing together gender focal points from diverse international donors including EUPOL COPS, Switzerland, Belgium, the EU, Canada, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. The meeting took place at the AICS office in Jerusalem. Gabriella Ceretti, Gender Focal Point at […]
Empowering Palestinian Women Through Traditional Embroidery
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable development and empowerment, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is delighted to highlight the successful unveiling of a vibrant exhibition of handcrafted embroidery created by beneficiaries of the Ayadi project.
Celebrating the Talents of Bethlehem’s Psychiatric Hospital Patients
A remarkable event unfolded at the Wonder Cabinet, hosted by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in partnership with the Psychiatric Hospital of Bethlehem and in the presence of the Consul General of Italy in Jerusalem. This event served as a platform to showcase the extraordinary talents of the hospital’s patients, bringing their exceptional creations […]