50 Actions in 20 Countries for Second #BoycottPuma Global Day of Action
Supporters of Palestinian human rights and sports fans in 20 countries called on Puma to end support for Israel's military occupation.
The Second Global #BoycottPuma Day of Action saw more than 50 actions in 20 countries across the world. Protests were held at Puma shops and offices and at matches of Puma-sponsored teams. Sports clubs stood in solidarity with the call to boycott Puma by more than 200 Palestinian sports teams.
Puma sponsors the Israel Football Association, which includes teams in illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. Israeli settlements are part of Israel's infrastructure of occupation and apartheid that also limits Palestinians ability to practice sports.
Palestinian Women's National Football Team player Aya Khatab called on all those who value freedom and justice to join the Puma boycott. "It is up to all of us to hold Puma to account for failing to uphold the principles of sport and fair play."
The second day of action built on the first last June. Once again, #BoycottPuma was the most tweeted Puma-associated hashtag and the number of impressions doubled from 8 million to 16 million.
Those who had already purchased Puma gear before learning of Puma’s support for Israel’s brutal military occupation, “rebranded” Puma shoes, clothing and bags by writing “Boycott” over the logo.
Watch this video round-up of the day of action and see tweets below.
Wow! 20 countries. 50+ actions.
Human rights supporters & sports fans stand with Palestinian teams calling to #BoycottPuma.
2nd Global Day of Action urges @PUMA to end support for illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
The campaign is only destined to grow. pic.twitter.com/2SQ3rT8w4V— PACBI (@PACBI) November 1, 2019
Thank you!
From worldwide protests at @Puma shops & football matches, to subvertising, sports teams in solidarity and a huge response on social media, #BoycottPuma Day of Action was a resounding success!
Puma, it's time to end support for Israeli apartheid! We're not #PumaFam! pic.twitter.com/KyvD9HrgEe
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 28, 2019
From Italy to Ireland, sports teams support the call from Palestinian athletes to #BoycottPuma.@Puma supports Israel's brutal military occupation forcing Palestinian families from their land.
Join these teams, tell Puma you won't be part of #PumaFam. https://t.co/UYU6n8B2Tt pic.twitter.com/phABaKbUhc
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 29, 2019
Read the letter from 200+ Palestinian teams that @Puma store managers in Rome and Tokyo refused to accept due to "orders from above."
Why is Puma afraid of a letter urging the company to "to abide by [its] Code of Ethics"? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/6WDaFnt9mb #BoycottPuma pic.twitter.com/fGdUY9qJ1v
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 29, 2019
Belfast for #BoycottPuma Day of Action, calling on @CliftonvilleFC to drop Puma sponsorship.@Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements pushing Palestinian families off their land.
Comedian Tim McGarry joins fans putting stickers over Puma logo. They won't be part of #PumaFam! pic.twitter.com/jktSSJ7nq0
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
Aberdeen, Manchester, Brighton, Luton, across the UK for #BoycottPuma Day of Action!
Human rights supporters & sports fans protest @Puma's support for illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
Join! Tell Puma you won't be part of #PumaFam: https://t.co/UYU6n8B2Tt pic.twitter.com/g4CHzeFmnO
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
At #GironaAlcorcón match for #BoycottPuma Day of Action!@Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. Settlements are a war crime under international law.
Human rights supporters are urging @GironaFC to leave the #PumaFam & drop Puma as sponsor. https://t.co/bKoS3vc9a2
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
Marseille! March to the Olympique de Marseille Football Club shop for the #BoycottPuma Day of Action! @Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
Hundreds of leaflets distributed. Fans urge @OM_Officiel to leave #PumaFam and drop Puma as sponsor. pic.twitter.com/GZZjHuSc9S
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
If you bought @Puma gear before it started supporting illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land, #RebrandPuma is for you!
Stand with Palestinian athletes calling to #BoycottPuma.
Write "Boycott" over the logo. Refuse to be part of #PumaFam!https://t.co/vdO4zsEfvt pic.twitter.com/MwfCTMsVuJ
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
Italy! At the @PUMA store in Rome activists urge support for call from Palestinian teams to #BoycottPuma.
Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
Also, solidarity from Chileans to Palestinians! https://t.co/PJ7RQLYuo4 pic.twitter.com/mcSJJQGoB5
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
Osaka, Japan!
50+ protests around the world for the 2nd #BoycottPuma Day of action. @Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
Stand with Palestinian teams and athletes. Tell Puma: I won't be part of #PumaFam! https://t.co/UYU6n8B2Tt pic.twitter.com/Nr80Sbe5Fj
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
New York City! #BoycottPuma Global Day of Action continues! https://t.co/akHGs5LP3O
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
Malaysia! IIUM & UniSZA university football teams stand with Palestinian teams calling to #BoycottPuma.@Puma supports Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
Today, groups worldwide urge Puma to stop supporting Israel's military occupation. https://t.co/PJ7RQLYuo4 pic.twitter.com/ME77b2TYSj
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
Sydney! Today, groups across the world are urging @Puma to end support for Israel's military occupation.
Puma sponsors the Israel Football Association, which includes teams in illegal Israeli settlements. 200+ Palestinian teams are calling to #BoycottPuma https://t.co/PJ7RQLYuo4 pic.twitter.com/Y6LdWR1awU
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
Japan! Human rights activists protest outside @Puma store in Tokyo as part of 2nd Global #BoycottPuma Day of Action.
Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements pushing Palestinian families off their land. 200+ Palestinian teams are calling for a boycott. https://t.co/EcDksVrUY4 pic.twitter.com/hT5LwfrtpV
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
#BoycottPuma Day of Action at @Puma store in Paris!
Protests in 20 countries worldwide urging Puma to end its support for Israel's brutal military occupation. 200+ Palestinian teams are calling for a boycott.
Tell Puma: I won't be part of #PumaFam. https://t.co/UYU6n8B2Tt pic.twitter.com/N3A2WssJkZ
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
#BoycottPuma at the #AmsterdamMarathon!@Puma sponsors the Israel Football Association, which includes teams in illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land.
Today, actions in 20 countries urging Puma to end support for Israel's military occupation.https://t.co/PJ7RQLYuo4 pic.twitter.com/vgCTUmoU2g
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
New Zealand kicks off #BoycottPuma Global day of action!
Across the world, human rights activists and sports fans are protesting @Puma's support for illegal Israeli settlements pushing Palestinian families off their land. #PumaFamhttps://t.co/bB63iISjfe
via @WellPalestine pic.twitter.com/tFIFWtEQhX
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 26, 2019
Vienna! #BoycottPuma Global Day of Action. @Puma is the main sponsor of the Israel Football Association, which includes teams in illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. Puma is helping Israel sports-wash its brutal military occupation. https://t.co/EcDksVrUY4 pic.twitter.com/s850ENxJmR
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 27, 2019
Tomorrow! 2nd Global #BoycottPuma Day of Action.@Puma supports illegal Israeli settlements pushing Palestinian families off their land. https://t.co/kVtn4OkN7I
Meanwhile, owners of Puma gear are joining #RebrandPuma! https://t.co/nlotcx6KYL pic.twitter.com/JyuRrrk3Xc
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 25, 2019
#BoycottPuma subvertising on the London Tube!@PUMA sponsors the Israel Football Association, which includes teams in illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land.
Global Day of Action, Oct 26. 50+ actions in 20 countries. https://t.co/kVtn4OkN7I
via @SpecialPatrols pic.twitter.com/MY4GVhpjMG
— PACBI (@PACBI) October 23, 2019