Action Alert: Support the Olympia Food Co-op Now! We Need Your Support Urgently! Posted by BNC Palestine on Sat, 07/24/2010 - 07:56
Just last week the Board of Directors of the Olympia Food Co-op took thecourageous step of instituting a boycott of Israeli goods, the firstgrocery boycott of Israel in the US. Already, there is a movement afoot tocondemn the Co-op for taking this important stand. Board and staff arereceiving aggressive emails and phone calls, and we need to show them thatthere is local support for the boycott. |
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Palestinian civil society salutes Olympia Food Co-op’s decision to boycott Israeli goods! Posted by BNC Palestine on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 19:46
Occupied Palestine, 26 July 2010 – Palestinian farmers unions, agricultural organizations and popular committees struggling against Israel’s colonial Wall and settlements warmly salute the historic decision taken on July 15th [1] by the Olympia Food Co-op to remove all Israeli products from its shelves. PGFTU message to San Francisco Bay Area trade unionists Posted by RORCoalition on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 21:00
To our respected sisters, brothers and comrades in the trade unions, labor councils and workers’ organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area
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6,000 Irish shoppers demand supermarket stops stocking Israeli goods Posted by BNC Europe on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:10
Today, Thursday 29th July 2010, at 1pm, the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) delivered a petition to Dunnes Stores signed by 6,000 shoppers across Ireland. The petition demands that Dunnes Stores stop stocking Israeli products, until Israel respects Palestinian rights and international law. IKEA contributes to a better everyday life for the many settlers Posted by BNC Europe on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 15:01
IKEA delivers goods to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. Basque trade unions BDS manifesto on 5th anniversary of BDS call Posted by BNC Europe on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 15:02
On 9 July 2010, the fifth anniversary of the civil society BDS call, an alliance of Basque trade unions and organisations has issued a BDS manifesto.
The text of the manifesto reads:
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To end the occupation, cripple Israeli banks Posted by RORCoalition on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 21:00
Terry Crawford-Browne [Electronic Intifada] 30 June 2010 - The international banking sanctions campaign in New York against apartheid South Africa during the 1980s is regarded as the most effective strategy in bringing about a nonviolent end to the country's apartheid system.
Co-Author of Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Flotillaa Assault and BDS Posted by RORCoalition on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 09:48
Stéphane Hessel [Huffington Post] 15 June 2010 - Israel's illegal and immoral attack on the Freedom Flotilla humanitarian aid convoy, which left at least nine dead and dozens injured, has rightfully stunned the world.
Israel’s accession to the OECD: another failure of human rights in the international community Posted by RORCoalition on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 21:00
By Seyfeddin Kara [Middle East Monitor] 15 June 2010 - The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), one of the most prestigious economic clubs in the world, was founded in 1961. |
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This section gathers information about relationships between Israel and over 70 countries worldwide. It details political, economic and military relations with Israeli occupation and apartheid and is a useful reference and starting point for further research and activism. 
,This section gathers information about Israeli companies and a series of international companies that invest in or trade with Israel. It details their involvement and the implications on Human Rights and violations of international law and is a useful reference and starting point for further research and activism.6,000 Irish shoppers demand supermarket stops stocking Israeli goods
Today, Thursday 29th July 2010, at 1pm, the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) delivered a petition to Dunnes Stores signed by 6,000 shoppers across Ireland. The petition demands that Dunnes Stores stop stocking Israeli products, until Israel respects Palestinian rights and international law.
Palestinian civil society salutes Olympia Food Co-op’s decision to boycott Israeli goods!
Occupied Palestine, 26 July 2010 – Palestinian farmers unions, agricultural organizations and popular committees struggling against Israel’s colonial Wall and settlements warmly salute the historic decision taken on July 15th [1] by the Olympia Food Co-op to remove all Israeli products from its shelves.
Action Alert: Support the Olympia Food Co-op Now! We Need Your Support Urgently!
Just last week the Board of Directors of the Olympia Food Co-op took thecourageous step of instituting a boycott of Israeli goods, the firstgrocery boycott of Israel in the US. Already, there is a movement afoot tocondemn the Co-op for taking this important stand. Board and staff arereceiving aggressive emails and phone calls, and we need to show them thatthere is local support for the boycott.
IKEA contributes to a better everyday life for the many settlers
IKEA delivers goods to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory.
IKEA’s answer to the critique is that "IKEA stores have existed in Israel for the many
people since 2001" and that "IKEA’s vision is to contribute to a better everyday life for
the many people."
BNC welcomes actions to mark fifth anniversary of BDS call
BNC welcomes actions to mark fifth anniversary of BDS call
15 July 2010
Palestinian BDS National Committee marks five years of Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions
Palestinian BDS National Committee marks five years of Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions
5th anniversary of BDS call - Global Action Day
Take a look at the great actions take took place on July 9 to mark five years of BDS: http://bdsdayofaction.net/.
Basque trade unions BDS manifesto on 5th anniversary of BDS call
On 9 July 2010, the fifth anniversary of the civil society BDS call, an alliance of Basque trade unions and organisations has issued a BDS manifesto.
The text of the manifesto reads:
Belgian Trade Union Federation Adopts Boycott!
[Motion passed by FGTB Centrale Generale/ABVV Algemene Centrale on 3 June 2010]
Decent work is impossible under military occupation
India's Cochin Port Union Boycotts Israeli Ships and Cargo
[CPI (Marxist)] 4 July 2010 - THE trade unions in Cochin Port have reached an understanding amongst themselves to boycott Israeli ships and cargo arriving at Cochin Port in protest against the siege of Gaza by Israeli forces.
