Emergency Committee of Universities in Gaza

We would like to draw members' attention to the list of Higher Education Priorities for Universities in Gaza compiled by the Emergency Committee of Universities in Gaza. These priorities are listed below:

1. Public Pledges to Rebuild Gaza Universities

2. Immediate Support for Online Instruction

3. Student Scholarships

4. Exile Student Support

5. Faculty Fellowships

6. Research Cooperation

The Emergency Committee is a new body, which comprises Gazan university administrators and academics from three Higher Educations Institutions (HEIs): Al Aqsa University, Al Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza. They have issued an unprecedented call to action, the Unified Emergency Statement by Palestinian Academics and Administrators of Gaza Universities, which urges “all universities and colleagues worldwide to coordinate any academic aid efforts directly with our universities.” This is vital to ensure the rebuilding of the higher education system in Gaza so that it can play a central role in the rebuilding of the Gazan economy and society.