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10 UK unions condemn Israel's criminalisation of 6 Palestinian civil society organisations

10 UK unions have issued a statement condemning Israel's ciminalisation of six civil society organisations, which the unions say fits the international legal definition of apartheid and should be viewed in such context.

October 29, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

CISO endorses BDS, calls on Canadian government to designate Israel as an apartheid state

The Centre International De Solidarité Ouvrière is a major coalition of 60+ Quebec labour unions and civil society groups, has unanimously passed a motion endorsing BDS and urges the Canadian government to designate Israel as an apartheid state.

Right To Boycott
Local governments
Trade union solidarity
Sanctions and governments
October 27, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

UN experts condemn Israel’s designation of Palestinian human rights defenders as terrorist organisations

UN human rights experts strongly and unequivocally condemned the decision by the Israeli Minister of Defence, Benny Gantz, to designate six Palestinian human rights and civil society groups as terrorist organisations.

October 25, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

Over 30 Palestinian Groups Condemn Sanders' Expected "Yes" Vote

33 Palestinian civil society groups have issued a statement condemning a proposed deal that would see military funding for apartheid Israel's Iron Dome system approved in exchange for aid for Gaza.

Military Embargo
Sanctions and governments
October 14, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Open Letter

#IsraelOutOfAU - An Open Letter to African Union Officials

In an open letter, the BNC calls on all AU member states to reject Israel’s request for observer status without hesitation at the next Executive Council meeting based on our common values of freedom, justice, equality and self-determination. 

September 29, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

As world leaders gather at the UN, the violation of Palestinian rights must be on the agenda

The UN played a crucial role in defeating South African apartheid – it is time to investigate Israel’s unequal regime, by Hanan Ashrawi and Lakhdar Brahimi.

September 27, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
BNC Statement

Boycott Dubai Expo: An event to whitewash UAE dictatorship and Israeli Apartheid

The Palestinian BDS National Committee reiterates its call for a boycott of Dubai Expo 2021, demanding governments, companies, and artists to withdraw from this whitewashing event.

September 20, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Update

Where We Stand on Ben & Jerry's

In the aftermath of Ben & Jerry’s decision, Israeli politicians and some U.S. officials are waging a new wave of legal and political warfare against the company to suppress the growing support for Palestinian freedom and to silence anyone who speaks out against Israeli injustice. Take action to uplift the Palestinian call for justice and protect the right to protest.

August 17, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Blog

Time to End Apartheid

Sixteen years ago, we launched Palestinian civil society’s BDS Call for international boycotts, divestment and sanctions against apartheid Israel similar to those applied to apartheid South Africa.

Sanctions and governments
August 3, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
Blog

BDS impacts so far in 2021

In a year marred by Israeli apartheid brutality and massacres, Palestinian hope and unity shine through.

July 27, 2021
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)