PURPOSE: The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed by the United Nations on or around 29 November each year, in accordance with United Nations General Assembly mandates contained in resolutions 32/40 B of 2 December 1977, 34/65 D of 12 December 1979, and subsequent resolutions adopted under agenda item “Question of Palestine.” The Day provides an opportunity for the international community to focus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains unresolved and that the Palestinian people have yet to attain their inalienable rights as defined by the General Assembly, namely, the right to self-determination without external interference, the right to national independence and sovereignty, and the right to return to their homes and property, from which they have been displaced.

FORUM: "48 years of recognition".  International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025. The General Assembly called for the annual observance of November 29th as International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in 1977 with the resolution 32/40 B. On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II)). In resolution 60/37 of 1 December 2005, the Assembly requested the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Division for Palestinian Rights, as part of the observance, to continue to organize an annual exhibit on Palestinian rights or a cultural event in cooperation with the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the UN. The resolution also encourages Member States to continue to give the widest support to the observance of the Day of Solidarity.  Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #29november, #DayOfSolidarity, #Questionofpalestine, #palestiniansolidarityday, #PalestinianDay.

EVENTS: 48th edition of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

At UNHQ in New York; Every year on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, UN Member States stand together in a moment of reflection and renewed commitment to peace. This year's commemoration will take place amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza following unimaginable violence and a humanitarian catastrophe that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands and forcibly displaced hundreds of thousands more. The Secretary-General's remarks, to be delivered by Mr. Courtenay Rattray, Chef de Cabinet. During the Solidarity Day, we commemorate the adoption on 29 November 1947 of General Assembly Resolution 181, which envisaged the partition of Mandate Palestine into two states - one Arab and one Jewish - with Jerusalem under United Nations administration. Over seven decades later, after numerous wars and ongoing conflict, the hope for lasting peace in the Middle East remains unfulfilled. Today, the need for a durable solution is more urgent than ever. On this solemn day, the international community, led by the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, gathers for an expression of profound solidarity.

At the UN headquarters in New York, ECOSOC Chamber; on November 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Committee special meeting, to be held will offer an opportunity for Member States, regional organizations and civil society to share messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people. The international community, led by the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, gathered for an expression of profound solidarity. The Committee special meeting was held at the UN headquarters in New York, ECOSOC Chamber offering an opportunity for Member States, regional organizations and civil society to share messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Similar events took place at UN offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna as well as others throughout the world. Related Sites and Documents: Website & Programme and Watch the observance of the 2025 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People!

In Switzerland; On Friday, November 28th at the Palais des Nations, a Special Meeting will be held by the United Nations Office at Geneva. The UN Geneva will host the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 32/40B of 2 December 1977.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
Opening: Friday, 28 November 2025, 15:00 p.m - 16:30 p.m. Special meeting at the Palais des Nations, Room XII.
Order of Speakers:
1. Introduction by Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (2). Statement for the Day by Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, read out by the Secretary-General's representative, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya (3). Representative of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (4). Representative of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories (5). Representative of the League of Arab States (6). Representative of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (7). Representative of the Non-Aligned Movement (8). Representative of the African Union (9). Representative of the Non-Governmental Organizations accredited to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (10). Representative of the State of Palestine.
Messages: Announcement of messages or statements received for the Day from Heads of State or Government
Closure of the meeting: 4.30 p.m.
Registration for the commemoration is open on Indico, where statements of the speakers will be made available after the event. The commemoration will also be webcast live to allow interested participants to follow the event virtually. Read the related Documents and Watch the commemorative event to mark the nternational Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025!

PUBLICATION: This study also underscores the pressing need for a just and lasting resolution based on international law of the Question of Palestine in all its aspects. It highlights the imperative of upholding the principles of international law, including respect for human rights, selfdetermination and the prohibition of the acquisition of territory by force. Such an understanding is crucial for fostering a conducive environment that paves the way for the end of the Israeli occupation and the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people. Read the full report The legality of the Israeli occupation – Legal study.

STATEMENTS: Read the Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2025; November 29th

UN Staff Members: H.E. Mr. Michael Imran Kanu, President of the Security Council (Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations)
The President of the Security Council was scheduled to deliver a statement. Due to the lack of consensus in the United Nations Security Council on a statement, there was no statement. This was the first time that the PSC did not deliver remarks during the annual Special Meeting in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
- H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly.
- H.E. Mr. Coly Seck, Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (Permanent Representative of Senegal to the United Nations)
- H.E. Mr. Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine, reading out a message from H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine
"Voice from Gaza" Ms. Shrouq Al Aila, Video message.
- H.E. Mr. Mohamed Fathi Edrees, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, reading on behalf of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssof, Chair of the African Union Commission.
- H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations, reading out a message from H.E. Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League.
- H.E. Mr. Godfrey Kwoba, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uganda to the United Nations, reading out a message on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
- H.E. Mr. Hameed A. Opeloyeru, Permanent Observer of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations, reading out a message from H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
- H.E. Mr. Jayantha Jayasuriya, Chair of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories (Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations)
- Mr. Mosab Abu Toha, CSO representative.
Heads of State: Algeria (Arabic), Brazil (English), Brunei Darussalam (English), China (English), Cuba (Spanish),Egypt (Arabic), Indonesia (English), Iran (English), Iraq (Arabic), Jordan (Arabic), Kuwait (Arabic, English), Lao People’s Democratic Republic (English), Indonesia (English), Lebanon (Arabic), Maldives (English), Morocco (Arabic, English, French), Nicaragua (Spanish), Qatar (Arabic), Philippines (English), Russia (Russian, English), Senegal (French), Sri Lanka (English), Tunisia (Arabic), Turkiye (English and Turkish), United Arab Emirates (Arabic), Viet Nam (English and Vietnamese)
Heads of Government: Bangladesh (English), Barbados (English), India (English), Malaysia (English), Malta (English), Mauritius (English), Pakistan (English)
Ministers for Foreign Affairs: Bahrain (Arabic), Cambodia (English), Guyana (English), Japan (English), Kazakhstan (English), Namibia (English), South Africa (English)
Government Officials: Guinea (French), Dominican Republic (Spanish), Tanzania (English)
Organizations: European Union (English)