Land Research Center – LRC – was founded in 1986 in Jerusalem as part of the Arab Studies Society, established by late Faisal Husseini. LRC was registered in the occupied Palestinian territories in 1999 as an independent nongovernmental body under the registration no. BL-322-P in accordance with the Law of Charitable Societies and Non- Governmental Organizations. The General Assembly consists of 24 members, professional in different domains related to the work of the center in addition to the 7-member board of directors elected every three years. LRC has branches in Hebron, Bethlehem and Nablus; its main headquarter located in Jerusalem is closed since February 08, 2002 by a military order that is automatically renewed every six months.

Vision of LRC

Palestinians have full sovereignty over their land; they also have the right to the free use of land for all ends (residential and agricultural) in accordance and appliance with the technical work restrictions of the Palestinian law.

Mission of LRC

Protection, consolidation, and development of Palestinians and their lands, habitats, life styles, and capacities in standing up against the Israeli plan of forcible displacement.