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Stand in Solidarity with Lebanese BDS activists
The following call comes from the Green Resistance blog. It is published on the website of the Lebanese Campaign for the Boycott of Zionism. Please send all sign-ons to rania.z.masri@gmail.com: Samah Idriss, director of Dar al-Adab publishing house, received a court summons [recently] from Beirut”s commerce court. Idriss is implicated in a lawsuit for his […]
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An open letter from Palestinian students to their peers in Europe
The following open letter was issued by the Palestinian Students Campaign for the Academic Boycott of Israel (PSCABI) on October 21, 2011: “We Palestinian students of the Gaza Strip wish to send a message to all European student groups in solidarity with the Palestinians to do all they can to increase Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions […]
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BNC Statement: Occupy Wall Street not Palestine!
Occupy Wall Street not Palestine! We are part of the world”s 99% yearning for freedom, justice and equal rights! If a people one day wills to live fate must answer its call And the night must fade […]
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USACBI condemns anti-Palestinian criminalization of political expression
(USA, 10/3/11) The US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (USACBI) today joins a growing coalition of civil rights and advocacy organizations around the globe in condemning the shocking verdict in the Irvine 11 trial. On September 23, 2011, ten students were found guilty for exercising their first amendment rights and for […]
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218 sign call for a Swedish academic boycott of Israel
The following press release announcing a broad Swedish call for the Academic Boycott of Israel, was created by the KTH action group for boycott: Press release 2 October 2011 Swedish universities must not participate in research or any other type of cooperation with Israeli academic institutions. The Swedish government should act for the cessation of […]
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Mike Leigh defends suspended Philharmonic musicians
From the BBC: Director Mike Leigh is among figures who have expressed “dismay” at the suspension of four London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) players who opposed an Israeli performance at the BBC Proms. In a letter to the Daily Telegraph, actress Miriam Margolyes was also among those calling it a “harsh punishment”. The 117 signatories urged […]
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PACBI salutes Iain EWOK Robinson’s Principled Stance
From PACBI – Occupied Ramallah The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) salutes the South African hip hop performer Iain EWOK Robinson, for his recent decision to cancel his participation in the Hilton Arts Festival. In his letter to the festival organizers, Iain EWOK Robinson noted that “As a signatory of […]
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Artists protest ‘Philharmonic Four’ suspension: full letter
From PACBI: Dozens of artists and academics have joined together to protest against the suspension of four members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for supporting the boycott of Israeli cultural institutions. Here is their letter in full. Dear Sir, We are shocked to hear of the suspension of four members of the London Philharmonic Orchestra […]
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Don’t Buy Agrexco Petition- Japan
Japanese activists have initiated an urgent petition campaign calling upon the potential Japanese purchaser of Agrexco to pull out. Previous international purchasers have pulled out of such deals, and Japanese activists are calling upon Classic Japan to do the same. To sign on, follow this link: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/don-t-buy-agrexco-don-t-support-occupation.html The statement from Japanese activists follows: Last month, […]
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Video: Divest for Justice in Palestine
The following video was created by the Minnesota Break the Bonds Campaign to call for divestment from Israel Bonds in Minnesota. Amidst high-level international dialogue regarding Palestinian statehood, Fr. David Smith and activists Susanne Waldorf and Ellen Klemme, members of the Minnesota Break the Bonds Campaign (MN BBC), discuss how Minnesota can respond to Palestinian […]
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