Israel is condemned by the 120 NAM Countries ‘ Kampala Declaration.

The Kampala Declaration was a milestone for the non-alignment movement to set the tone of the global community on many pressing issues.
This second-largest global organization with 120 member countries seems to be able to come up with workable and meaningful resolutions not hindered by the veto power of single nations.
Therefore after their 19th summit in Uganda, all countries reached a consensus on issues the United Nations seems to be helpless in coming up with delcaration.
The U.S. and EU countries, China, Russia, and Australia are not members of NAM.
The Kampala declaration had a reference to terrorism. Surprisingly Hamas was not directly mentioned in the context of condemnations and terrorism, but Israel and its response in Gaza was.
The discussion on gender issues did not include a call for equality due to sexual orientation. Uganda hosting the event, and taking the presidency has been notorious for criminalizing equality issues in regards to sexual orientation of its citizens.
Tourism wasn’t directly mentioned but is an important part for many of the NAM member countries.
For Uganda as the host putting this large MICE event together will move the Pearl of Africa as a top player in Africa’s Meeting and Incentive Travel Industry.
Issues discussed at RAM in Kampala, such as peace, COVID, and the global health situation, economic issues, climate change are all very relevant to the global travel and tourism industry.
The Non-Aligned Movement is an international organization with currently 120 states. Its primary goal is to maintain a post-Cold War neutrality, i.e. a deliberate abstention from the East-West conflict. None of the member countries should side with the two major power blocs of the United States and Russia, it said.
The Kampala Declaration

The Kampala Declaration was signed today, January 20, 2024, after their meeting in Kampala, Uganda. NAM
We, the Heads of State and Government, gathered at the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Kampala, Republic of Uganda, on 19 – 20 January 2024, under the theme, “
Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,
reviewed progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the XVIII Summit of the Movement, held in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on 25 – 26 October 2019, and considered new and emerging challenges and issues of concern to NAM Member States and the broader international community;
Guided by the principles and objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement, articulated in Bandung (1955) and Belgrade (1961), as well as the Declaration on the Purposes and Principles and the role of the Non-Aligned Movement in the present international juncture, adopted at the 14th NAM Summit in Havana, Cuba, on 16 September 2006;
Reiterating the commitment of all States to defend, preserve, and promote the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and the principles of international law;Reaffirming the Movement’s strong desire and commitment to upholding the principles of sovereignty and sovereign equality of States, territorial integrity, mutual respect, non-intervention,and non-interference in the internal affairs of other States, and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and call for states to refrain from any acts of infringement on the sovereignty of other states;
Underscoring the relevance of the NAM in the current dynamic of international relations, amidst escalating geopolitical tensions given the existing, new, and emerging threats and challenges that continue to impede efforts by States to attain greater economic development and social progress, peace and security, and enjoyment of human rights and the rule of law;
Reaffirming the importance of the Question of Palestine to the Non-Aligned Movement and stressing that the longstanding, common, and principled positions that have been responsibly constructed on this subject over the past sixty years shall be defended, preserved, and promoted, including through active participation in relevant meetings, conferences and other relevant events, especially within the context of the United Nations, as part of our continued efforts to put an end to colonialism, oppression, occupation and domination in the occupied Palestinian Territory;
Gravely Concerned about Gazah
Gravely concerned at the continued deterioration of the situation on the ground and the humanitarian crisis being endured by Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, where the population, more than half of which are children, are suffering immense loss of life and injury, widespread destruction of their homes and massive forced displacement as Israel, continues to carry out indiscriminate attacks across the Gaza Strip, including on homes and refugee camps, UNRWA schools and facilities as well as violence by Israeli forces and extremist settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, along with other ongoing illegal policies and practices;
Stressing the importance of fully implementing the United Nations Security Council resolution 2720 (2023) to allow for the provision of life-saving humanitarian aid at scale to Palestinians throughout the Gaza Strip and ensure the protection of humanitarian actors;
South Africa Proceedings in the International Court of Justice
Noted the 29th December 2023, application filed by a member state of the Movement, South Africa, instituting proceedings against Israeli before the International Court of Justice concerning alleged violations by Israeli of its obligations and under the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide in relation to Palestinians in the Gaza strip;
Condemn all measures taken by Israel
Condemn all measures taken by Israeli, the occupying power, to alter the legal physical and demographic status of the Occupied Syrian Golan, and demand once again that Israel should abide by the relevant UNSC Resolutions and to fully withdraw from the Syrian Golan to the borders of the 4 June 1967;
Multilateral global governance architecture
Stressing the importance of strengthening multilateralism and comprehensive reform of the multilateral global governance architecture, including the United Nations and international financial architecture, international financial institutions, and multilateral development banks, to make them fit for purpose, democratic, equitable, representative, and responsive to the current global realities and the needs and aspirations of the Global South;
Injustice against Africa
Acknowledging the historical injustice against Africa and expressing support for increased representation for Africa in the reformed Security Council, thereby supporting the African Common Position as reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration;
Recognizing that strengthening regional and sub-regional cooperation and integration is important for enhancing economic and social development of the membership, through industrial cooperation, promotion of trade, investment and technology transfer, and job creation, and facilitating and accelerating the economic growth, development, and transformation of their economies;
Deeply Concerned about COVID, Ebola, Flue
Deeply Concerned about the threat posed by the emergence and spread of pandemics and health emergencies, including COVID-19, Ebola Virus Disease, Swine Flu A (H1N1), and Avian Influenza, which have produced or have the potential to cause severe impacts, not only on public health worldwide but also on the regional and national economies;
Striving for a stronger and United Non- Aligned Movement that contributes to a better world for all;
African Union becomes a permanent member
Welcoming the admission of the African Union as a Permanent member to the G20 at the summit held in New Delhi under the Presidency of India, to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable global economic order;
Welcoming the admission of the Republic of South Sudan to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as a full Member State, and looking forward to her contributions to the Movement’s endeavors;
Congratulating Uganda
Congratulating H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, for assuming the Chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement, and expressing appreciation to the Government and people of the Republic of Uganda for hosting the XIX Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement;
Recognizing that the Ugandan Chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) coincides, with its Chairmanship of the Group of 77 plus China and, in that regard, convinced of the privileged opportunity this provided for both enhancing and strengthening the Joint Coordination Committee, as well as for making greater use of that format, particularly as part of ongoing efforts to furthering the engagements and partnerships between the G77 and China and NAM, with the ultimate purpose of enhancing the coordination among both groupings and capitalizing on their synergies and commonalities of views, priorities and challenges when addressing matters of common interest to the Global South;
Having adopted the Outcome Document of the Non-Aligned Movement, Kampala Summit, held on 19 – 20 January 2024 in Kampala, Republic of Uganda;
Declare that the effective implementation of the Outcomes of the XIX Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Kampala, Uganda from 19 – 20 January 2024 and the outcome documents of the previous NAM Summits and Ministerial Meetings requires the highest commitment and determination of all NAM Member States to decisively address the challenges posed in the areas of peace and security, development, human rights and international cooperation, and for which we will make joint efforts to:
Call to respect the UN Charter and International Law
Uphold and promote respect for the UN Charter and International Law especially the principles of sovereignty, sovereign equality, territorial integrity, non-interference, and peaceful settlement of disputes;
Revitalize and reinvigorate the role of the NAM in the contemporary international situation, based on its founding principles and purposes, as stipulated in Bandung (1955) and Belgrade (1961), to strive towards a peaceful, equitable and prosperous world; Strengthen the United Nations, as the primary multilateral organization, providing it with a substantive capacity to fully and effectively meet the purposes and principles enshrined in its Charter, and at consolidating its democratic and inter-governmental character in particular, through the revitalization of the General Assembly and strengthening its authority, as the democratic, inclusive, equitable and representative body of the Organization, as well as expediting reform of the United Nations Security Council, in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 62/557 in a comprehensive and integrated manner, in order to make the security Council a more democratic, transparent and representative organ of the United Nations;
Intensify the ongoing process of consultations, cooperation, and coordination between the UN and relevant regional and sub-regional organizations, arrangements, or agencies, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the UN Charter, as well as on their mandate, scope, and composition, which is useful and can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security and to the achievement of sustainable development;
Reaffirm and underscore the validity and relevancy of the Movement’s principles and positions concerning the right to self-determination of peoples under foreign occupation and colonial or alien domination
Strong Condemnation of Israel
Strongly condemn the illegal Israeli military aggression on the Gaza Strip, the indiscriminate attacks against Palestinian civilians, and civilian objects, and the forced displacement of the Palestinian population and further call for an immediate and durable humanitarian ceasefire;
Reiterate the need for substantial and urgent progress to be made towards achieving an end to the Israeli occupation, including achievement of the independence and sovereignty of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, to achieve a two-state solution, on the basis of the pre-1967 borders, and affirmed support for the State of Palestine to be admitted as a Member State of the United Nations to take its rightful place among the community of nations;
Condemn Israel’s continuing settlement construction and expansion activities throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as in the Occupied Syrian Golan, while underscoring that the crisis in Palestine and the great risks it poses to regional and international peace and security demands the attention of the international community, including the Security Council as mandated by the Charter.
To this end, it is high time to end this abhorrent occupation, which continues to be imposed in flagrant violation of international law, and to ensure the implementation of the countless relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions;
The role of NAM in Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
Strengthen the role of the Movement in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, confidence building, and post-conflict peacebuilding and rehabilitation including supporting national, regional and international efforts for early and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the international law;
Support United Nations peacekeeping operations as an integral part for the maintenance of international peace and security, in support of a comprehensive peace process for durable and sustainable peace, and provided with full and optimal human, financial, and logistical resources, clearly defined and achievable mandates as well as exit strategies, with consultations of Troop and Police Contributing Countries (TPCC’s), based on the principle of national ownership and support of the international community;
United Nations and African Union Partnership
Support the further strengthening of the strategic partnership between the United Nations and relevant regional organizations, such as the African Union, by Chapter VIII of the UN Charter in the areas of peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and call for the United Nations and international community’s intensified support for the African Union operations by ensuring predictable, adequate and sustainable funding to AU-led Peace operations authorized by the Security Council, in accordance with Security Council resolution 2719 (2023);
Nuclear Disarmament
Continue to emphasize that progress in nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation in all its aspects is essential to strengthening international peace and security, and in this regard continue to promote the multilateral efforts towards nuclear disarmament and the total elimination of nuclear weapons, upholding the Movement’s principled positions on nuclear disarmament, which remains its highest priority, and on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in all its aspects;
Continue further to call for the strengthening of existing nuclear-weapon-free zones and the establishment of nuclear weapon Free Zone in the Middle East as it would greatly enhance international peace and security and contribute to the achievement of a nuclear weapon Free World while also promoting the peaceful use of Nuclear Energy;
Sovereign rights of all States
Promote the interest of all humankind and the inalienable, legitimate, sovereign rights of all States in the exploration and use of outer space for exclusively peaceful purposes, and reconfirm the stand to oppose and reject any act denying or violating it and continue supporting the prevention of an arms race in outer space, including a ban to deploy or use weapons therein, that would avert a grave danger for international peace and security;
Human Rights
Affirm our commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights which are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and interrelated, in accordance with international commitments and domestic laws, through a constructive and cooperative international dialogue, capacity building, technical assistance and the recognition of good practices, while ensuring the full enjoyment of all human rights, including the right to development as an inalienable, fundamental and universal right, and as a comprehensive part of the universally recognized human rights, in order to build collective and sustainable peace and prosperity across the world;
Gender Equality
Re-affirm the importance of achieving the full realization of gender equality and empowerment of women and girls by 2030 and stress that the violence against women and girls, including manifestations of extreme violence, continues to be a major obstacle to the achievement of gender equality and empowerment of women, and to join efforts and continue combating all forms of violence against women and girls until its complete elimination, recognizing the importance of engaging men and boys;
Racism
Reiterate our condemnation of all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, as well as of the resurgence and glorification of extremist political ideologies, such as fascism, Nazism, neo-Nazism and others of similar nature, while reaffirming also, in this context, our determination to work collectively to take decisive actions to both prevent and combat all forms of slavery; SOURCE: The Kampala Declaration of 120 NAM Countries Condemn Israel BY: eTurboNews | eTN