Last update: 1 November 1999.

Since its founding in 1977, the Birzeit University Human Rights Action Project (HRAP) has followed the case of every student and staff member detained by the Israeli military authorities, as well as cases of restriction orders, house raids, deportation, and denial of freedom of movement and travel as it relates to university and academic activities. It also documents violations against the university itself, including army raids, closures, restrictions, and discrimination.

In recent years, HRAP has expanded its work to include the encouragement of the rule of law and respect for basic standards of human rights by the Palestinian National Authority. This includes following the case of every student and staff member detained by the PNA.

HRAP relies on the support and work of friends of the university all over the world. HRAP periodically launches international campaigns or issues special requests for action. We are always eager to have the involvement of the widest community possible.