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“No New EU-Israel Action Plan in April 2009!”

Posted by StopTheWall on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 13:33

On the fourth anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s ruling that Israel’s Wall is illegal, the BNC is calling on the EU not to upgrade its relationship with Israel and to suspend the EU Association Agreement. Today’s call is supported by 100 European civil society organizations. Join in the campaign for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement!

Support Striking Namibian Workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds! Protest Firing Threats, Abusive Managers

Posted by StopTheWall on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 15:22

Management at Lev Leviev Diamond Polishing Company (LLD) in Windhoek, Namibia is threatening to fire 153 diamond polishers who have been on strike since June 19th protesting abusive managers as well as overdue job appraisals, promotions, wages and outstanding overtime pay.

Civic Coalition calls for blacklist of corporations supporting the occupation of Jerusalem

Posted by StopTheWall on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 16:30

A network of seventeen Palestinian human rights NGOs today launched a campaign to mobilize the international community to end Israel’s expulsion of Palestinians from Jerusalem.

Derail the Free Trade Agreement between the Mercosur and Israel!

Posted by StopTheWall on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 05:00

Open Letter from the BNC* to the Brazilian People - We write to express our support for the Brazilian people in their struggle against the Mercosur-Israel FTA agreement and convey our thanks to those who have taken up the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS).

Derek Summerfield: Apartheid revisited

Posted by StopTheWall on Sat, 08/16/2008 - 07:52

al-Ahram Weekly: It's been more than a decade since British psychiatrist Derek Summerfield called for a medical academic boycott of Israel. Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, the child of a Zimbabwean Afrikana mother and British father, he knows all too well what racial discrimination and segregation means. He lived it.

Sandler's Egyptian no-show

Posted by StopTheWall on Sat, 08/16/2008 - 07:42

The Guardian: Censors have refused to allow the public release of comedy You Don't Mess With the Zohan.

Omani Ambassador Discusses Israel, Trade

Posted by StopTheWall on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 05:00

Jewish Exponent: During a speech last week in Center City, Oman's ambassador to the United States lauded the 2006 free-trade agreement between the two countries, and urged for increased economic and political cooperation.

Why a Cultural Boycott is Necessary

Posted by StopTheWall on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 05:00

Remi Kanazi, Middle East Online: At what point does rhetoric stop and effective action begin?

A YEAR AGAINST APARTHEID - Report on Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid (CAIA) activities during 2007

Posted by CAIA on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 20:27

2007 has been a busy and exciting year for the Palestine solidarity movement. While Mahmoud Abbas and Ehud Olmert attempt to hide Israel's crimes behind the lie of 'peace negotiations', thousands of individuals and organizations around the world are building a real and effective alternative centered on boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israeli apartheid.

Double standard on divestment

Posted by StopTheWall on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 06:00

Josh Ruebner, ZNet: Today, two movements for the promotion of human rights in Sudan and Palestine seek to emulate the successful role played by boycotts, divestment, and sanctions in achieving democracy and equality in South Africa. The two movements, however, have received radically different receptions on Capitol Hill.