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Vermont Episcopalians condemn Israeli apartheid, setting up a national showdown

The Episcopal Church of Vermont stood up loudly against Israel’s U.S.-backed oppression of the Palestinians, Nov. 4, as its annual convention, condemning by an 89-25 majority what it said are the Jewish State’s apartheid policies. Similar resolutions will soon be considered by other Episcopal dioceses.

November 10, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

Irish Congress of Trade Unions Condemn Israel's Treatment of Palestinian Civil Society Organisations

In a statement, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, known as Congress, joins with trade unions and other civil society organisations in strongly condemning the Israeli government’s outrageous decision to criminalise six Palestinian human rights and civil society groups by designating them as ‘terrorists’.

November 3, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Blog

BDS Joins the Global Call for Climate Justice at COP26

The struggles against colonialism, racism and militarization, and for climate, economic and social justice are profoundly interconnected. Palestinians too, seek climate justice by holding governments and corporations to account. Palestine is a climate justice issue.

Farming Injustice
Greenwashing Apartheid
November 1, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

10 UK unions condemn Israel's criminalisation of 6 Palestinian civil society organisations

10 UK unions have issued a statement condemning Israel's ciminalisation of six civil society organisations, which the unions say fits the international legal definition of apartheid and should be viewed in such context.

October 29, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

CISO endorses BDS, calls on Canadian government to designate Israel as an apartheid state

The Centre International De Solidarité Ouvrière is a major coalition of 60+ Quebec labour unions and civil society groups, has unanimously passed a motion endorsing BDS and urges the Canadian government to designate Israel as an apartheid state.

Right To Boycott
Local governments
Trade union solidarity
Sanctions and governments
October 27, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

UN experts condemn Israel’s designation of Palestinian human rights defenders as terrorist organisations

UN human rights experts strongly and unequivocally condemned the decision by the Israeli Minister of Defence, Benny Gantz, to designate six Palestinian human rights and civil society groups as terrorist organisations.

October 25, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

Over 30 Palestinian Groups Condemn Sanders' Expected "Yes" Vote

33 Palestinian civil society groups have issued a statement condemning a proposed deal that would see military funding for apartheid Israel's Iron Dome system approved in exchange for aid for Gaza.

Military Embargo
Sanctions and governments
October 14, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Open Letter

#IsraelOutOfAU - An Open Letter to African Union Officials

In an open letter, the BNC calls on all AU member states to reject Israel’s request for observer status without hesitation at the next Executive Council meeting based on our common values of freedom, justice, equality and self-determination. 

September 29, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
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As world leaders gather at the UN, the violation of Palestinian rights must be on the agenda

The UN played a crucial role in defeating South African apartheid – it is time to investigate Israel’s unequal regime, by Hanan Ashrawi and Lakhdar Brahimi.

September 27, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

Boycott Dubai Expo: An event to whitewash UAE dictatorship and Israeli Apartheid

The Palestinian BDS National Committee reiterates its call for a boycott of Dubai Expo 2021, demanding governments, companies, and artists to withdraw from this whitewashing event.

September 20, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)