News and Updates
Toronto Star changes inaccurate headline regarding Israeli military killing of Al Jazeera journalist
The Toronto Star responded to our request and changed the headline on killing of Shireen Al Jazeera journalist Abu Aqleh
Arab Canadian Lawyers Association report on Anti-Palestinian Racism Released
Just Peace Advocates congratulates the Canadian Arab Lawyers' Association on its release of :ANTI-PALESTINIAN RACISM: NAMING, FRAMING AND MANIFESTATIONS." This is an important document. We encourage you to download it, and share it with others.
Stop the Smear Campaigns against Palestinian Advocacy–Double Standards, Statements, Actions and Webinar
Today, we are witnessing an intensified campaign by the pro-Israel lobby in Canada to smear Palestinian activists and their supporters. Last week, the National Post (NP) ran an online article about Palestinian-Canadian writer Khaled Barakat and the advocacy organization Samidoun. On April...
“Erasing Palestine” on Taybeh wine & beer, presentation at World Social Forum after CBC article
Karen Rodman was pleased to present at the World Social Forum on "Best Business Practices of Colonialism: Case Study Palestine" in regard to the Taybeh wine and beer imports to Canada.
Press Release: Celebrities oppose McGill’s anti-Palestinian and antidemocratic threats
Celebrities oppose McGill’s anti-Palestinian and antidemocratic threats Today a public letter signed by Rock legend Roger Waters, author Yann Martel, former MP Libby Davies, author Chris Hedges and 200 academics, artists and authors as well as 40 organizations was sent to...
Don’t let McGill Silence Palestine Solidarity, Join 200 academics and 40 organizations
Roger Waters, Richard Falk, John Dugard, Libby Davies, Yann Martel, Chris Hedges, as well as several hundred other academics, artists, lawyers and activists, and many civil society organizations have signed a letter already. Join with them in sending your letter...
Dozens of fellow artists & civil society organizations ask Justin Bieber to say NO to Apartheid
Dozens of artists and organizations from around the world say #BiebsStay4Justice
25+ Student Led BDS Victories BDS on Canadian University Campuses
Over the last 15 years, there have been at least 25 BDS victories on Canadian University Campuses. In 2022, there have been 5. Congratulations to all involved in this strong statement of solidarity for Palestine.
It is a victory for Palestine:! The French State Council suspends dissolution of Collectif Palestine Vaincra!
Just Peace Advocates congratulates the Collectif Palestine Vaincra and the Committee Against the Dissolution of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra on this important victory for Palestine. The French Council of State, the body that hears legal appeals against the dissolution of an organization...
Media Alert: Response by the Toronto Star
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