SOAS Centre for Human Rights Law and the Centre for Palestine Studies Urge UN Special Procedures to Defend the Rights of Human Rights Defenders in Palestine

The SOAS Centre for Human Rights Law and the SOAS Centre for Palestine Studies are marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinians, called for by the UN General Assembly in 1977, with an urgent appeal to the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.

29th November 2021

Call for papers: Centre for Palestine Studies 8th Annual Graduate Student Research Seminar

The 8th annual Centre for Palestine Studies research seminar will be held at SOAS, University of London and online on Wednesday May 4, 2022.

9th November 2021

Statement in support of Palestinian human rights and human rights organizations

We academics at SOAS University of London unequivocally condemn and reject the designation by the Israeli Ministry of Defence of six prominent Palestinian civil society groups as terrorist organisations. Among those are internationally renowned human rights advocacy organisations like Al-Haq, with which SOAS academics have long collaborated in the struggle for justice for Palestinians.

30th October 2021

Call for Papers: The Palestinian Museum - 15 May 2020

The Palestinian Museum is an independent institution dedicated to supporting an open and dynamic Palestinian culture nationally and internationally.

8th April 2020

Call for Papers: Centre for Palestine Studies Eighth Annual Research Seminar - May 8

For the eighth year running, the Centre for Palestine Studies at SOAS, University of London will host a one-day research seminar series aimed at providing a platform for PhD students working on Palestine or Palestine-related issues to present their projects and discuss theoretical and research questions.

7th February 2020

SOAS Palestine Studies Series

The question of Palestine is one of the most complex and protracted issues of our time. A country under military occupation with the largest body of refugees in the world, Palestine is a topic of tremendous political and cultural significance, involving regional and international players as well as an army of humanitarian and non-governmental organisations.

30th January 2020

Bidding Farewell to London Middle East Institute (LMEI) at SOAS

This short notice serves as a reminder of my enormous debt of gratitude to the team: Louise, Vincenzo, Megan, Shahla and Aki. I'd like to thank them wholeheartedly on your behalf for their unwavering commitment and sterling service and wish them well for their futures.

31st July 2019

Statement from Valerie Amos, SOAS Director

The Director of the London Middle East Institute (LMEI), Dr Hassan Hakimian, has decided to step down after nearly ten years in the role, with effect from October 2019, and will be leaving SOAS shortly thereafter.

31st July 2019

June - July 2019 Issue of The Middle East in London out now

19th June 2019

April - May 2019 Issue of The Middle East in London out now

2nd April 2019

SOAS celebrates International Women’s Day with programme of events on women in Africa, Palestine and women in diplomacy

8th March 2019

2018 Middle East in London Photo Competition Winner Announced!

11th December 2018

The 2018 Middle East in London Photo Competition

Harness the power of photography and share your experiences from around the Middle East.

24th May 2018

February - March 2018 Issue of The Middle East in London out now

The February - March 2018 issue of The Middle East in London, the bi-monthly magazine of the London Middle East Institute, is now available.

1st February 2018

2017 Middle East in London Photo Competition Winner Announced!

23rd November 2017