News and Updates
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 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
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
Canadian Civil Society Calls on the International Criminal Court to Investigate Crimes in Palestine
42 Canadian organizations joined with183 Palestinian, Regional and International Human Rights Organisations Called on theInternational Criminal Court (ICC) – Time to Investigate Crimes in Palestine, Time for Justice. Canadian civil society has spoken to the ICC, but the Canadian government has...
GAZA 20/20
Al-Haq’s Gaza 20/20 campaign is internationally focused on bringing consciousness to the grave situation in Gaza and hold the Israeli government accountable. In Canada, we are calling for Sanctions on Israel until the blockade on Gaza is lifted. Urgent...
Human Rights for the People of Kashmir
Since August 5, 2019: 8 million people under complete & indefinite lock down. The situation is urgent in Indian Occupied Kashmir. Restricted movement, access to food & medicines; in violation of the Geneva Convention. Internet & mobile services blocked. 13,000 (conservative number)...
United Church of Canada called to Stand with Its Partners in Palestine, Yes Solidarity is Costly
Just Peace Advocates is pleased to provide comments to the United Church of Canada Task Force. We hope these will be useful as the United Church of Canada considers the policy statement of the United Church of Canada regarding...
Canadian Complicity in Jerusalem Light Rail
The following letters have been sent by the counsel for Just Peace Advocates to two Canadian companies who have been documented for their complicity in the Jerusalem Light Rail. According to Who Profits: WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff a Montreal based company...
A Shameful Day in Ontario—One Step Closer to Shutting Down Freedom of Speech for those who Support Human Rights for Palestinians
February 27, 2020 Over the last several weeks, Just Peace Advocates joined with Independent Jewish Voices and others, to urge Member of the Ontario Legislature to reject the flawed Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act, at its second reading. Shamefully, today...
We stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation and Indigenous land defenders
Just Peace Advocates expresses our full solidarity with indigenous rights and land defenders. We stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation and land defenders at the Unist’ot’en Camp and Gidimt’en and across Turtle Island who continue to resist Canada’s colonial incursions...