Month: September 2015

Prof Sara Roy and journalist Robert Fisk to visit Canada this month to talk about the middle east

Two internationally known experts have been invited to Canada by Canadian human rights organizations to talk about current developments in Syria, Gaza and the middle east generally. Check to see if they are coming near you. more (more…)

United Church activists discuss BDS at Halifax meeting

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At its 42nd General Council meeting in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, United Church delegates decided to withdraw investments from companies involved in the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. In a follow up meeting in Halifax, a smaller group of activists agreed they would like the church to go a step further. Read more

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