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Palestine advocacy and the law in Canada

As we approach the end of 2021, we reflect on the shifts in Palestine advocacy over this year and its interface with law in Canada, doing so in the context of what is happening in Palestine and internationally. Join Canadian lawyers, Shane...


Participation in the “Rule of Law” event

The evidence provided on January 3, 2021 to RCMP Comissioner in regard to illegal Israeli recruiting happening in Canada shows active recruiting in community organizations in Canada such as the UJA Federation...


Online Webinar, No Illegal Israeli Military Recruiting, Feb. 3/21, 1900 ET

On February 3, 2021, 1900 ET, a panel will discuss the illegal Israeli military recruiting happening in Canada.


Civil Disobedience

by Jonathan Kuttab Civil disobedience is a form of nonviolent  protest that is often employed by activists to draw attention to an unjust law or practice or to a Cause that they feel is being ignored. It is a...


The Value of Incorporation

by Jonathan Kuttab The creation and registration of a juridical body simply allows for bringing into being a fictional virtual legal entity that is separate and distinct from the individuals who created it or who run it. Its “Charter...


Just Peace Advocates Update November, 2019

Update November 22, 2019

Just Peace Advocates:  A Canadian based independent human rights organization promoting Just Peace/Paix Juste through the rule of law and respect for human rights in Canada and around the world for the...


Palestinian Refugees Must not suffer the Consequences of Alleged Misconduct

TAKE ACTION Join Just Peace Advocates in letting the Canadian government know that any action to suspend UNRWA funding is unacceptable, and leaves the Palestinian refugees to suffer the consequences of alleged...


Canadians Call for OMNI (Rogers) to STOP Artwashing War Crimes and Apartheid

TAKE ACTION We call on OMNI/Rogers to join with the majority of Canadians. The majority of Canadians support the Palestinian call for boycott of Israel, with 78% indicating this to be the...


Accessibility Tour to a State that Inflicts Disability and Violates International Law

TAKE ACTION I write because I am shocked, ashamed and saddened to hear of your recent trip to Israel to "learn about accessibility."


Arbitrary Detention is a Grave Violation of International Law and Human Rights Standards

TAKE ACTION Please write to the Canadian government asking that pressure be put on Israel in release these three individuals immediately from detention, and end the use of administrative detention.