Press Releases

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Norway’s Largest Trade Union Federation Endorses Full Boycott of Israel to Advance Palestinian Human Rights

May 12, 2017 – Today, the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), representing close to one million workers, endorsed a full boycott

Economic Boycott
Trade union solidarity
May 12, 2017
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Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee
FIFA President Infantino doesn't want anyone talking about Israeli racism or settlement clubs
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FIFA President Hijacks Vote on Israeli Settlements, Continues Violations of FIFA Statutes

Gianni Infantino bows to Israeli bullying tactics and prevents a vote on a motion demanding that the Israeli Football Association abide by FIFA statutes at FIFA's annual congress

Ban Apartheid Israel from Sports
May 11, 2017
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Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
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Palestinians Slam FIFA’s Delay Tactics on Israeli Settlements

May 9, 2017 —  Today, FIFA has once again succumbed to Israeli bullying.

Cultural Boycott
Sanctions and governments
May 9, 2017
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Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
BNC Statement

Palestinian Prisoners Enter 4th Week of Hunger Strike, Call for BDS-Related Solidarity Action

May 9, 2017  –  Today, the mass hunger strike by Palestinians in Israeli prisons is in its critical fourth week, at which point the hundreds of hunger strikers may find standing

Stop G4S
Boycott HP
May 9, 2017
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Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC)
Update

Over 170 Sports Clubs in the Occupied West Bank Call on FIFA to Suspend Israel’s Membership

Ban Apartheid Israel from Sports
May 4, 2017
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Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
Update

FIFA Urged by Organizations Representing Millions to Expel Israeli Clubs in Settlements

Calls are mounting ahead of the 67th FIFA Congress for the world football governing body to expel Israeli football clubs based in illegal Israeli settlements.

Ban Apartheid Israel from Sports
April 19, 2017
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Red Card Israel
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Historic Decision: Barcelona City Council Votes to End Complicity with Israeli Occupation & Illegal Settlements

April 19, 2017 – Today, in light of the Barcelona City Council’s vote to condemn Israel’s occupation, call to end complicity in Israel’s violations of international law, and affirmation of

Economic Boycott
Right To Boycott
Apartheid Free Zones
Local governments
April 19, 2017
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Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

On Palestinian Prisoner's Day: solidarity with hunger strikers, boycott HP & G4S!

We Commemorate Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, Support the Hunger Strike for Prisoners’ Rights & Call for Escalating Boycotts Against Hewlett-Packard & G4S, Companies Profiting from Prisoner Abuse

Stop G4S
Boycott HP
April 17, 2017
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Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

Israel’s Barring of a Respected Activist from Chile is a Desperate Attack on Our Growing Human Rights Movement

"I feel terrible pain because I’m now unable to visit my family’s homeland" — Anuar Majluf upon being denied entry 

Right To Boycott
Sanctions and governments
April 10, 2017
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Ahmed Kathrada, iconic anti-apartheid activist in South Africa, and supporter of Palestinian rights, has died.
BNC Statement

Palestinian BNC Mourns Loss of Anti-Apartheid Icon Ahmed Kathrada

March 28, 2017, Occupied Palestine —The Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC) has heard with great sadness the news of Comrade Ahmed Kathrada’s passing. Mr.

Sanctions and governments
March 28, 2017
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The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC)