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…)
Institutions – Religious & Educational
United Church activists discuss BDS at Halifax meeting
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
United Church stands fast on support for Palestinian human rights
Several hundred delegates of the United Church of Canada, representing congregations from Newfoundland to British Columbia, gathered in Corner Brook, Newfoundland last week at the church’s 42nd General Council, have voted to take steps to strengthen the Church’s support for Palestinian human rights. see more (more…)
NDP cautiously differentiates itself from Tories and Grits on Palestinian human rights
As a federal election looms, Thomas Mulcair and Paul Dewar have taken positions on human rights for Palestinians in the last few weeks that differentiate them from both the Harper Conservatives and the Trudeau Liberals. Their statements are cautious, but positive. They will no doubt attract fierce criticism from the Israel lobby. More. (more…)
United Church calls for Canadians to defend Palestinians from expulsions
The Oslo accords divided the West Bank into 3 areas (A, B, and C). The largest part, Area C (in light green) is lightly populated and under full Israeli military control. Israeli settlers are now moving in, expelling the Palestinian peasants who live there, forcing them into areas A and B. The United Church of Canada has launched an urgent appeal in support of one village located in the far south of the West Bank. more (more…)
Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 