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“No New EU-Israel Action Plan in April 2009!”

Posted by StopTheWall on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 13:33

On the fourth anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s ruling that Israel’s Wall is illegal, the BNC is calling on the EU not to upgrade its relationship with Israel and to suspend the EU Association Agreement. Today’s call is supported by 100 European civil society organizations. Join in the campaign for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement!

Support Striking Namibian Workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds! Protest Firing Threats, Abusive Managers

Posted by StopTheWall on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 15:22

Management at Lev Leviev Diamond Polishing Company (LLD) in Windhoek, Namibia is threatening to fire 153 diamond polishers who have been on strike since June 19th protesting abusive managers as well as overdue job appraisals, promotions, wages and outstanding overtime pay.

Civic Coalition calls for blacklist of corporations supporting the occupation of Jerusalem

Posted by StopTheWall on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 16:30

A network of seventeen Palestinian human rights NGOs today launched a campaign to mobilize the international community to end Israel’s expulsion of Palestinians from Jerusalem.

Derail the Free Trade Agreement between the Mercosur and Israel!

Posted by StopTheWall on Thu, 04/10/2008 - 05:00

Open Letter from the BNC* to the Brazilian People - We write to express our support for the Brazilian people in their struggle against the Mercosur-Israel FTA agreement and convey our thanks to those who have taken up the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS).

Israel joins European exchange student program

Posted by StopTheWall on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 05:00

Globes: The Council for Higher Education in Israel has signed an agreement with the European Commission to join Tempus (the trans-European mobility scheme for university studies). The faculty and student exchange program between the EU and 27 other countries, including Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.

'The Band's Visit’ to premiere in Egypt

Posted by StopTheWall on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 12:29

YNET: Despite struggles, boycotts and threats, the acclaimed Israeli feature film “The Band's Visit” will finally be making it to Egypt this week.
 

Arab League may blacklist Levant Jewellery stores

Posted by StopTheWall on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 09:48

Gulf News: Dubai: The Arab League is considering blacklisting companies belonging to Israeli businessman Lev Leviev and that of his agent in the UAE, the pan-Arab body said just days after Unicef severed ties with the billionaire jeweller.

Why a Cultural Boycott is Necessary

Posted by StopTheWall on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 05:00

Remi Kanazi, Middle East Online: At what point does rhetoric stop and effective action begin?

A YEAR AGAINST APARTHEID - Report on Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid (CAIA) activities during 2007

Posted by CAIA on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 20:27

2007 has been a busy and exciting year for the Palestine solidarity movement. While Mahmoud Abbas and Ehud Olmert attempt to hide Israel's crimes behind the lie of 'peace negotiations', thousands of individuals and organizations around the world are building a real and effective alternative centered on boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israeli apartheid.

Double standard on divestment

Posted by StopTheWall on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 06:00

Josh Ruebner, ZNet: Today, two movements for the promotion of human rights in Sudan and Palestine seek to emulate the successful role played by boycotts, divestment, and sanctions in achieving democracy and equality in South Africa. The two movements, however, have received radically different receptions on Capitol Hill.