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PRESS RELEASE: Turkey/Israeli/ OECD – Dates for Delegation of Muslim dignitaries to lobby Turkish government confirmed
––––––––––––– Islamic Human Rights Commission ––––––––––––– 03 May 2010 PRESS RELEASE: Turkey/Israeli/ OECD – Dates for Delegation of Muslim dignitaries to lobby Turkish government confirmed Muslim dignitaries, including representatives of major Muslim and Islamic organisations is set to visit Turkey, between 9- 15 May 2010, in a bid to urge the Turkish government to veto […]
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We Urge MUJI to Drop the Plan to Open a Branch in Israel!!
According to the website of Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. they decided to open a MUJI store in Israel. http://ryohin-keikaku.jp/balance/pdf/h22_kessan_databook.pdf (page 4) It has been more than one year since Israel massacred people in Gaza but nobody was held responsible nor punished for the atrocities and Israel continues its occupation and anti-Palestinian policies. Regardless of the […]
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Speakers question U.S. role in Middle East conflict
By Lark Turner Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Speakers from pro-Palestine groups discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Norris University Center on Thursday night at an event titled “Stories from Palestine: Life Under Israeli Occupation.” The event, held by Students for Justice in Palestine at Northwestern, brought about 15 students to the Lake Room to discuss […]
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NGO platform calls for Israeli boycott
Matthew Vella The development NGO platform Skop has called for a boycott of Israeli companies in the wake of the shooting of Bianca Zammit, the Maltese activist injured by a live bullet shot by the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza. “We urge all those of goodwill who want justice for the Palestinian people to demand […]
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Protest the Caterpillar shareholder meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm Location: Northern Trust Bank Street: 50 S La Salle St City/Town: Chicago, IL We’re planning something big for this year’s shareholder meeting, and need your support at the protest! If you travel for one BDS event this year, consider making it the Caterpillar shareholder meeting in […]
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Open letter to Margaret Atwood to support Palestinian liberation
by Rob Maguire on May 6, 2010 Dear Ms. Margaret Atwood, Today, as systematic human rights violations continue to be committed by the Israeli government against the Palestinian people, we are appealing to you on behalf of the Montreal-based collective Tadamon! and Art Threat concerning your planned visit to Tel Aviv. We have learned that […]
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Maariv: Foreign Ministry considering stopping lectures in US and UK because of heckling
Foreign Ministry considering stopping lectures Foreign Ministry officials are considering stopping the lectures by senior figures around the world, particularly in Britain. The reason: The outspoken verbal attacks by students and pro-Palestinian activists, which render them ineffective. The attacks peaked last week, when demonstrators assaulted the Israeli deputy ambassador to Britain at the end of […]
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Solidarity is a weapon against Israeli propaganda
May 6, 2010 Posted by yaman Perhaps the most important success of the divestment movement at Berkeley has been overlooked. Yes, it is true that a super majority of the student senate supported divestment from Israeli war crimes and the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. It is true that the vote was reversed only […]
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Fifty-Seven organizations and artists thank Gil Scott-Heron for heeding Palestinian call to boycott Israel
MEDIA CONTACT: info[at]adalahny.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY, May 5, 2010 – More than 50 organizations and artists from eight countries have written to legendary political singer and poet Gil Scott-Heron to thank him for his decision to drop Israel from his current tour. The letter, facilitated by Adalah-NY, highlighted the parallels between the […]
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Thank You Letter to Gil Scott Heron From Over 50 Organizations
Dear Gil Scott-Heron, The undersigned artists and organizations would like to commend your principled stance on Israeli apartheid. By announcing the cancellation of your scheduled performance in Israel, you join the growing ranks of artists of conscience in solidarity with Palestinian civil society. As you recognized in your iconic anti-Apartheid anthem “Johannesburg,” when “brothers over […]
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