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Irish artists make BDS history, issuing the first nation-wide “˜pledge’ to boycott Israeli apartheid
Occupied Ramallah, 11 August 2010 The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) strongly welcomes the Irish artists” ‘pledge” to boycott Israeli cultural institutions until Israel complies with international law. This pledge not only represents a significant victory for the ethical responsibilities of international cultural figures; a key factor in the […]
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Survey concerning Haifa University and its treatment of the Palestinian Students: A chronicle of discrimination and racism
Baladna Association for Arab Youth | August 2010 SUMMARY The reality of Haifa University is significantly remote from that of a campus based on values of academic freedom and action. The fact that in many cases the University acts as the extension of Israeli policy when addressing the Palestinian people as a whole indicates that […]
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Photo Op: Major Irish artists to perform at launch of IPSC ‘Irish artists’ pledge to boycott Israel’
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) ‘Irish artists’ pledge to boycott Israel’ will be launched with a musical performance in Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, this Thursday 12th August at 1pm featuring Eoin Dillon (Kíla), Treasa Ni Cheannabhain and Naisrín Elsafty. The IPSC has drawn up the following pledge, signed by over 130 […]
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Besieging Israel’s siege
In just a few years the Palestinian campaign to boycott Israeli goods has become truly global o Omar Barghouti o The Guardian, Thursday 12 August 2010 Despite Israel’s siege of Gaza, and the escalating displacement in the Negev and East Jerusalem, Palestinians have some reason to celebrate. In Washington a food co-op has passed a […]
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UK dance group Faithless join the growing list of artists choosing to boycott Israel in protest against the escalation of violence against Palestinians and their supporters.
Frontman Maxi Jazz issued the following statement: All Races All Colours All Creeds Got The Same Needs. Hi, this is Maxi Jazz and these are just some of the lyrics I perform every night with my friends known as Faithless. And this short note is for all fans and family of the band in Israel. […]
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Not A Very Ahava Christmas!
Wanted to remind everyone to check out our FB group, where I have been posting recent news items, blogs and videos about the Ahava boycott. I also wanted to share this post from a professional beauty site about Ahava’s new “Christmas Gifts of Love.” Please send me any slogans, taglines or the like you think […]
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Around the World, Dockworkers Blockade Israeli Ships
By Mike Elk On June 20, ILWU Local 10 dockworkers in Oakland, Calif., refused to unload an Israeli Zim Lines ship for 24 hours. Their protest was supported by more than 800 rallying local activists, the San Francisco Labor Council and the Alameda County Labor Council (the equivalent of local branches of the AFL-CIO). Workers […]
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FAQ on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions
IMEU, Aug 10, 2010 What is BDS? What are the goals of BDS? Who is calling for BDS? What are some examples of how BDS was used during Apartheid in South Africa? What is the call for academic and cultural boycott of Israel? Who are some of the people endorsing the Palestinian-led BDS campaign? Who […]
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Artists Against Apartheid – CUTV News
We look at Artists Against Apartheid, Muslim Fest, and the Montreal Oil Spill.Stefan Christoff outlines the message behind Artists Against Apartheid. It is a forum where artists who take part in the struggle for social justice can come together. He is proud to live in a city where artists aren’t just creating for money, but […]
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