named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Defund UNRWA Campaign
Public advocacy initiative urging governments to cease funding UNRWA and replace it with other UN humanitarian agencies such as UNICEF, WFP, or WHO.
International Summit for a Future Beyond UNRWA
Diplomatic event held alongside the UN Human Rights Council to develop a transition plan away from UNRWA while ensuring continued humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The UNRWA Terror Network
Interactive investigative platform exposing alleged links between UNRWA staff and terrorist organizations, including a database of 490 UNRWA employees connected to Hamas and other extremist groups.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 4 activities
- Advocacy for UNRWA reform or dissolutionOrganizes international summits, presents evidence before national legislatures, and collects over 150,000 petition signatures advocating for the replacement or abolition of UNRWA.
- Advocacy for abolition of Agenda Item 7 at the UN Human Rights CouncilDocuments and publicizes the existence of Agenda Item 7, produces analyses and videos in response, and organizes global petition campaigns calling for its abolition.
- Advocacy for accountability of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca AlbaneseAdvocates for an independent investigation into Francesca Albanese’s conduct, publishes supporting reports, and organizes a global petition campaign calling for the termination of her UN mandate.
- Participation in and testimony before UN bodiesProvides expert testimony before the UN Human Rights Council and other UN bodies, often representing coalitions of NGOs, and organizes side events to present expert testimony, including for submission to official commissions of inquiry.
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Geopolitical Media Analysis and Reporting 2 activities
- Investigation and documentation of UNRWA ties to terrorist organizationsCompiles and publishes evidence of UNRWA employees’ involvement in terrorism and incitement, including through the interactive UNRWA Terror Network platform and reports such as “Schools in the Grip of Terror” and documentation of a 3,000-member Telegram group celebrating Hamas attacks.
- Publication and dissemination of UN Watch Briefings and analysisProduces regular UN Watch Briefings and publishes articles in major international media outlets to provide analysis on UN affairs, human rights, and accountability.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building through internshipsOffers three unpaid internship opportunities annually aligned with UN Human Rights Council sessions, based in Geneva or remotely, to train emerging professionals in human rights advocacy.
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
- Global advocacy against antisemitism and discriminatory UN conferencesMonitored and exposed antisemitic content at the 2001 Durban Conference, advocated for amendments to discriminatory texts, and led a two-year campaign ahead of Durban II resulting in 10 countries withdrawing, including organizing counter-rallies and conferences.
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Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 1 activity
- Research on UN personnel and bodiesProduces in-depth analytical reports and investigations on UN personnel, elections, and the activities of UN bodies, including publishing a 104-page report on bias among Special Rapporteurs and a 60-page report on Francesca Albanese’s conduct as UN Special Rapporteur.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Monitoring and analysis of UN bias against IsraelMaintains a public database tracking country voting records on Israel, frequency of UN criticism, and membership on UN human rights bodies, and publishes reports and machine-readable datasets on Agenda Item 7, which exclusively targets Israel.
- Submission of legal and policy interventions to UN processesSubmits legal briefs and official submissions to UN commissions, including calling for recusal of Navi Pillay from the Commission of Inquiry and submitting evidence on Palestinian discrimination against Israelis.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.47M
Contributions & grants$2.36M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$112K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.67M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.62M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.74M
Cash$4.74M
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$4.72M
Liquid reserves34.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +114.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ALFRED H MOSES — DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
- BRADFORD A GLAZER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID BRUCE MILLER — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
- DAVID LOWE — DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- HILLEL C NEUER — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN R COHEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Commission of Inquiry on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Partner — Submitted official materials and organized testimony for consideration by the UN Commission of Inquiry.
- Erasmus University Partner — Investigated for enabling Francesca Albanese to circumvent UN financial rules via its International Institute for Social Studies.
- European Union Coalition — Coordinated with UN Watch efforts to oppose antisemitic language in UN conferences, including through diplomatic pressure.
- Human Rights Council Government — Engages with the UN Human Rights Council through submissions and side events regarding the Commission of Inquiry on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Human Rights Council Government — UN Watch frequently testifies before the Human Rights Council.
- Italian Senate Partner — Hosted UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer to present evidence on UNRWA’s education system.
- U.S. Congress Partner — Received testimony from UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer on the need to dissolve UNRWA.
- U.S. Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Partner — Supported UN Watch's position through public statements condemning antisemitism at Durban, including from Rep. Tom Lantos.
- U.S. Secretary of State Government — Aligned with UN Watch's critique of antisemitic language in UN forums, as expressed by Secretary Colin Powell.
- UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Partner — Linda Frum chaired the Board of Directors in 2022, indicating a leadership role in a major Jewish community organization.
- UN Economic and Social Council Government — Accredited NGO in Special Consultative Status
- UN Human Rights Council Government — Forum where UN Watch brings dissidents to deliver testimonies.
- UN Human Rights Council Government — Forum where UN Watch brings dissidents to testify and conducts advocacy.
- UN Human Rights Council Government — Subject of monitoring and reporting by UN Watch regarding mandate-holders and human rights mechanisms.
- UNRWA Government — Subject of investigative reporting and advocacy campaigns by UN Watch over alleged ties to terrorism and bias.
- United Nations Government — Primary institution the organization monitors and engages with to promote accountability.
- United Nations Human Rights Council Government — Monitors and advocates for reform of Agenda Item 7 within the Council's sessions.
- World Jewish Congress Partner — Provided support for the founding of United Nations Watch in 1993.
strategies · 6
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Charter-Based Accountabilitymethodology: charter-based accountabilityBy assessing UN actions and policies against the standards of the UN Charter, the organization holds the institution accountable to its founding principles, ensuring consistency with human rights and institutional integrity.
- Evidence-Based Institutional Monitoringmethodology: evidence-based documentationThrough systematic monitoring and documentation using verified public records and official sources, the organization builds credible, cumulative cases to expose misconduct, corruption, or bias, thereby reinforcing accountability and institutional legitimacy.
- Longitudinal Monitoring and Evidence-Based Documentationmethodology: evidence-based documentationBy conducting sustained, evidence-based monitoring using verified public records and official statements, the organization builds credible, cumulative cases to expose misconduct, corruption, or bias within UN institutions.
- Strategic Advocacy and Media Engagementmethodology: advocacy_and_media_engagementBy combining legislative advocacy, media engagement, and public campaigns, the organization counters bias and misinformation at the UN, shaping diplomatic narratives and mobilizing international opposition to perceived institutional bias.
- Strategic Advocacy and Narrative Shapingmethodology: advocacy_and_media_engagementBy using media engagement, legislative advocacy, counter-events, and preemptive diplomacy, the organization shapes public and diplomatic narratives to challenge perceived institutional bias and prevent the adoption of hostile resolutions.
- Victim and Civil Society Amplificationmethodology: advocacy through victim and dissident testimonyBy partnering with victims, dissidents, and civil society, the organization elevates authentic human rights testimonies at international forums like the UN Human Rights Council, increasing the credibility and moral urgency of advocacy efforts.