This report concerns the results of a survey on children’s literature and the promotion of reading in Palestine as represented by the West Bank and the Gaze Sector. Emphasis is placed on a number of axes regarding children’s literature;; including policies and legislation;; programs and institutions;; libraries;; elementary schools and universities;; and the publishing and distribution of children’s books. Upon analysis of the state of children’s literature in Palestine;; this report identifies certain trends regarding child culture. It also identifies a number of problems facing the promotion of reading among children;; including financial constraints;; the quality and availability of libraries;; and the overarching challenges influenced by Israel occupation.

This 23rd annual World Report summarizes human rights conditions in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide in 2012. It reflects extensive investigative work that Human Rights Watch staff has undertaken during the year;; often in close partnership with domestic human rights activists.

يعرض التقرير تفصيلاً الأسلوب التعسفي بلا أي سند واضح من القانون;; الذي تستخدمه السلطات الأردنية لحرمان مواطنيها من أصول تعود للضفة الغربية من جنسيتهم;; مما يحرمهم من حقوق المواطنة الأساسية وكذلك من التعليم والرعاية الصحية.