Statements
Letter of the Palestinian Postal Service Workers’ Union to the South African Communication Workers on the 65th commemoration of the Nakba
Sisters and brothers of South Africa, dear to our hearts, Fraternal greetings from Palestine, We address you today as we commemorate the grim anniversary of our Nakba, our national catastrophe, and as our days continue to be filled with calamities … Continue reading
Past Due: Sixty Five Years and the Ongoing Nakba
May 15, 2013 marks the 65th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, which resulted in the catastrophic expulsion of the over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and land in 1948
Statement of the Palestinian Postal Service Workers’ Union on the occasion of May Day
The Palestinian Postal Service Workers’ Union calls upon all trade unions representing workers in postal services, telecommunications and logistics worldwide to boycott the postal services of the Israeli Occupying Power
G4S responds to public anger but remains complicit in Israel’s abhorrent prison system
The international campaign against G4S is resulting in the company losing lucrative contracts and facing criticism from public figures, members of parliament from across Europe, trade unions and investment experts
Organizations in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine call for G4S boycott
Marking Palestinian prisoners day, human rights organisations call for G4S boycott in Arab World
Demonstrations across Palestine and international BDS actions mark Palestinian Land Day
Palestinians are today commemorating with action Land Day, a day in 1976 when Israeli military forces shot and killed six young Palestinian citizens of Israel. These brave youth were among thousands protesting the Israeli government’s expropriation of Palestinian land. International supporters of the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice and equality are marking Land Day with actions and initiatives to further campaigns for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel.
Land Day: Celebrate Resistance and Intensify BDS
For international supporters of the Palestinian struggle for freedom, justice and equality, Land Day is an opportunity to develop campaigns for boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel
Netherlands becomes latest country to act against trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The Dutch government has announced that it will introduce new guidance calling on retailers to label fresh produce from illegal Israeli settlements in a way that distinguishes it from products originating inside Israel
BNC letter to Japanese Prime Minister on arms export to Israel
This appaling decision to grant Israel an exception to Japan’s strict arms control policy, a subject that generated much debate and opposition from within Japan, greatly tarnishes the country’s image in the Arab region
Palestine mourns Stephane Hessel
The BDS National Committee (BNC) mourns the tragic loss of our comrade, partner, and dear friend Stephane Hessel.
