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Like Jim Crow and South Africa before it, Israel must be pressured to abandon apartheid
by Bill Fletcher Jr. on December 1, 2009 The following speech was given on November 30, 2009 at the United Nations as part of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary-General, Mr. President, Excellencies: Let me begin by expressing my appreciation to the Committee on the Exercise of the […]
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A Statement* by the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) and the Palestinian Trade Union Blocs and Frameworks
25 November 2009 Based on the national and trade union position, which PGFTU has always been a part of, representing the unified national and trade union framework for all Palestinian trade union and labor blocs and frameworks, PGFTU with all its organizations, branches and member trade unions stresses its advanced historic and national role in […]
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BNC Warmly Welcomes PGFTU’s Statement Confirming Unambiguous Endorsement of BDS
[Press Release: 1 December 2009] The Palestinian BDS National Committee, BNC, warmly welcomes the statement issued on 25 November 2009 by the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions (PGFTU) — signed by its Secretary General, Mr. Shaher Sa’ad, and its Executive Committee, and endorsed by all the main Palestinian trade union blocs that are represented […]
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Celtic statement expresses “extreme concern” over Palestine protest calls
The club have called on their fans to avoid any behaviour which could compromise safety or lead to Uefa sanctions. Celtic have issued a statement calling on fans to ignore calls by the STUC to show pro-Palestine support during the Hapoel Tel Aviv match. The club insisted “Celtic Park is no place for a political […]
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What can I do to support CAIA’s boycott of Indigo Books and Music Inc?
CAIA (Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid) launched the campaign to boycott Indigo Books and Music Inc. in December 2006 with the demand that its controlling owners, Heather Reisman and Gerry Shwartz, publicly cut all financial ties Heseg – Foundation for Lone Soldiers. Since then the campaign has grown in Toronto and across Canada with Chapters and […]
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Steun voor campagne tegen AHAVA en van Bommel
by redactie MooiNiet De Badjassenbrigade ontving een steunbrief van de Coalition of women for peace uit Israel. In deze brief uit de Coalition of women for peace haar steun aan de Badjassenbrigade en Dhr. van Bommel. Hier kan je de gehele steunbetuiging lezen: support_ahava_boycott_holland
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Attention Christmas Shoppers: Top Ten Brands to Boycott
NEW! Click here to download this as a PDF! While there are many Israeli and multinational companies that benefit from apartheid, we put together this list to highlight ten specific companies to target. Many of these produce goods in such a way that directly harms Palestinians – exploiting labor, developing technology for military operations, or […]
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Report on Irish Week of Solidarity Against the Apartheid Walls in Palestine and the Siege of Gaza (9 – 16 Nov 2009)
Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign Report on the Week of Solidarity Against the Apartheid Walls in Palestine and the Siege of Gaza (9th – 16th November 2009) By Kevin Squires & Freda Hughes The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign took part in this year”s International Week of Solidarity called by the Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (www.stopthewall.org). […]
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BDS roadshow
November 30, 2009 Israel, the Palestinians and apartheid: the case for boycott and sanctions * UK wide speaker tour 4 – 9 December * 2009 has seen a groundswell of popular support for the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel until it complies with international law. Join a renowned panel of international speakers […]
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Israel’s Occupation: Who Profits and Who Doesn’t? Israel’s Occupation: Who Profits and Who Doesn’t?
19 Nov 2009, London School of Economics On 19 November 2009 the London School of Economics (LSE) hosted a seminar on “Israel’s Occupation of Palestine: Who profits and who doesn’t”. It was organised by the LSE Student Union and featured two activists from Israel talking about the the Israeli Occupation, its corporate supporters, and its […]
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