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 people and those that stand in solidarity for the human rights of the Palestinian people. Read More
Medjool Dates from Palestine for the Holidays
Pictured above: festive energy balls, with a melody of fruit and nuts, red chocolate and fine coconut. Easy to make and attractive, delicious, healthy snack
Just in time for the holidays, order your Medjool dates from Palestine.
Perfect for gift giving.
Wonderful for baking.
Great for a healthy treat while busy with holiday schedule.
8 packages of 900 gram, Jumbo, Top Quality Medjool Dates from Palestine. Shipped in Canada $160.
Email: info@palestinejusttrade.ca to place your order, and payment by etransfer.
Proceeds from Palestine Just Trade Inc. go to the work of Just Peace Advocates here in Canada and in support of work in Palestine.
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TAKE ACTION: Letters to Canadian Government
Send the following letters to Canadian government. It only takes 1-2 minutes to send each letter using links below. You can chose to customize if you wish.
PALESTINE
Arbitrary Detention is a Grave Violation of International Law and Human Rights Standards
Military Recruiting by Foreign Government in Canada is Not Acceptable
KASHMIR
Prime Minister Trudeau & Global Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne: Kashmir is a Priority
Last year 100+ organizations sent a letter to Canadian government with a call for economic sanctions until at least the blockade is removed for the Palestinians in Gaza.
Al-Haq’s Gaza 20/20 campaign is internationally focused on bringing consciousness to the grave situation for Palestinians in Gaza and specifically urges governments to call the Israeli government to account. In Canada, Just Peace Advocates partnered with Al-Haq to bring this message to the Canadian government to pursue accountability through both international and domestic law.
This campaign was inspired after the 2017 UN warned that Gaza is expected to be uninhabitable by 2020. In this deeply worrying report, the UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid and Development Activities noted that Gaza’s trajectory of “de-development” has accelerated. For the nearly 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, Israel’s persecution and collective punishment had already made life there unbearable.
The call goes out again this year, with organizations signing on. Please add your organizations signatures HERE
Join in sending a letter that reflects the severe and mounting situation in Gaza. If you have questions please contact: info@justpeaceadvocates.ca
International Law Study Trip to Palestine
for Canadian Lawyers & Leaders
March 22 to April 2, 2020
Al-Haq Center for Applied International Law and Just Peace Advocates are organizing an intense 10 day International Law Study Tour.
Includes field visits, presentations, and discussions led by professionals and experts on the question of Palestine and International Law.
International Law Study Trip to Palestine
for Canadian Lawyers & Leaders
March 22 to April 2, 2020
Al-Haq Center for Applied International Law and Just Peace Advocates are organizing an intense 12 day International Law Study Tour. There are about a dozen Canadian lawyers who will be joining on the tour. There is room for a couple more, so if you are interested please contact info@justpeaceadvocates.ca
Artists are asked to join with Roger Waters, Bashar Murad, Trio Joubran, Abby Martin and others to sign letter to Celine Dion, asking her to have courage to not play apartheid Israel. You can view the letter HERE. (French version is also available on request)
Artists who wish to sign please contact: info@justpeaceadvocates.ca
It is now more than four months since Taybeh wine and beer arrived in Canada. But still we wait.
The purchase including labeling was approved by the LCBO in March 2019. The product was purchased by the LCBO under its World Destination program, as well the shipment that arrived in July 2019 included some pre-approved private sales. In early August Palestine Just Trade Inc. was told that the product was on hold as a result of the court decision regarding wine from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law and under Canada’s own policy. While the Taybeh product has not been released, products from Israeli settlement continue to be sold by the LCBO and in other provinces. Despite efforts to date, the LCBO has not released the Taybeh product.
Read more: Waiting for Taybeh wine and beer.
| Several people have asked who they can contact to express concern about Taybeh wine and beer being held by LCBO.
You can contact the following: Dr. Siddika Mithani, President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency: siddika.mithani@canada.ca Jennifer Bell Vice-President | Communications & Corporate Affairs (Liquor Control Board of Ontario): Jennifer.Bell@LCBO.com
Stay tuned for more information about quality distinct Taybeh products: Taybeh Beer Amber, Dark, Golden, IPA and White Nadim Wine by Taybeh 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Merlot, 2017 Syrah, 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Grand Reserve When released will be available by the bottle through LCBO. Cases available through agent, Palestine Just Trade Inc. |
Organizations are invited to join
the HP Free Zone.
Stickers are available to mark any HP equipment your last. Student groups, activist organizations, churches, or others who would like stickers contact: info@justpeaceadvocates.ca