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#NoUNSC4Canada send letter to UN ambassadors

Take 2 minutes to let all United Nation Ambassadors know you join with civil society from around the world in criticizing Canada's anti-Palestinian record, and urge them to vote no to Canada in the upcoming bid for the 'Western Europe...

Canadian government urged to hold India accountable in regard to grave situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir

On May 18, 2020 the Government of India notified the Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules. Since Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally disputed territory, this law, which entails forced transfer of populations and settlement is in...

No UN Security Council seat for Canada

100+ organizations and dozens of prominent individuals urge countries to vote against Canada’s bid for Security Council seat due to anti-Palestinian positions

An open letter signed by an impressive list of organizations and individuals will be delivered to all UN ambassadors asking them to vote for Ireland and Norway instead of Canada for two seats soon to be available on the Security...

Statement of Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

Just Peace Advocates expresses our full solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, including full support for an immediate independent inquest into the alleged murder of Regis Korchinski-Paquet who died when she fell from a high rise while Toronto...

Let the Canadian government know Palestine and Kashmir need justice

Two formal government petitions. Take 1-2 minutes to sign each of these calling for justice for Palestine and Kashmir.

ICC

Canadian civil society urges Canadian government to rethink its stance re the International Criminal Court in regard to Palestine

May 25, 2020 Toronto On April 29, 2020, 42 Canadian civil society organizations were among 183 Palestinian, Regional and International Human Rights Organisations that wrote to the International Criminal Court (ICC) indicating it is “Time to Investigate Crimes in Palestine, Time...

Toronto Marathon raised funds to support families facing evictions in East Jerusalem

On Friday, May 22, 2020, a young adult marathoner from Toronto ran a one-person marathon to support the families facing eviction in East Jerusalem. With $700 raised donations continue to be accepted.

Human Rights Justice for Kashmir

Canadian civil society call on Canadian government in regard to COVID-19 and the grave threat to occupied Kashmir

11 organizations have sent a letter to the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Foreign Affairs calling on the Canadian government to urge India to: 1. End its militarism, state violence, and denial of fundamental rights to the people of Jammu...

"Canada is an Asset for Israel" says Canadian government

Canada record at the UN in regard to Palestine speaks for itself

During the 21 st century, Ireland has voted YES 251 times and Norway has voted YES 249 times, and never NO in regard to United Nations votes in support of the Palestinian people. Canada has only voted YES 2x...

#NoUNSC4Canada

#NoUNSC4Canada

Despite its peaceful reputation, Canada is not acting as a benevolent player on the international stage. 100+ artists, academics and activists have said #NoUNSC4Canada. Join the at https://www.foreignpolicy.ca/petition