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Victory for Boycott HP Campaign: Netherlands Trade Union FNV Drops HP as Partner for its Member Offers

Marking a significant victory for the Boycott HP campaign and the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging (FNV), the largest trade union of the Netherlands, with 1.1 million members, has dropped HP as a partner in their offers to their members.

Economic Boycott
Boycott HP
Trade union solidarity
April 18, 2019
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
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AXA IM divests from Elbit Systems - involved in Israeli war crimes

The campaign against AXA's problematic investments continues, as AXA remains linked to Elbit Systems through an affiliate, and AXA maintains investments in five Israeli banks.

Economic Boycott
April 17, 2019
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SumOfUs
University of Cape Town Votes to Reject Ties With Complicit Israeli Institutions
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University of Cape Town Votes to Condemn Israel's Violations of Palestinian Human Rights, Reserves Right to “Disassociate” Itself From Academic Institutions Enabling Violations

The Council of the University of Cape Town, Africa's top university, votes to reserve the right to disassociate itself from academic institutions that support or enable, directly or indirectly, the violation of human rights.

Academic Boycott
March 30, 2019
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Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
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Palestinians Salute Pitzer College for Overwhelming Vote in Support of Palestinian Rights, Condemn Anti-democratic Veto by University President

Pitzer College faculty, students and staff voted overwhelmingly to suspend a study abroad program with Haifa University over Israel’s discriminatory policies against Palestinians. In an anti-democratic move, Pitzer's president vetoed the motion.

Academic Boycott
March 15, 2019
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Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
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Belgian City Votes to Ban Contracts with Companies that Violate Human Rights

Vote Reflects Growing Commitment to Hold Israel Accountable for its Grave Violations of Palestinian Human Rights

Economic Boycott
Military Embargo
Apartheid Free Zones
Local governments
Sanctions and governments
December 8, 2018
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
In the News

German Court Confirms BDS Advocacy is Protected Freedom of Expression and Assembly

A German court confirms that advocating for BDS and Palestinian rights constitutes freedom of expression and assembly, rights that are protected by the German constitution and are essential for democracy. The court ruled that the German city of Oldenburg unlawfully violated these fundamental rights when it revoked a permit for an event space, forcing a Palestinian solidarity group to cancel its public lecture on Palestinian rights. The court's ruling is "an important step toward a more informed and democratic public discussion in Germany when Israel and the Palestinian people are concerned."

Right To Boycott
December 6, 2018
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BDS Initiative Oldenburg
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18 Highlights of BDS Impact in 2018

Here are 18 highlights of direct and indirect BDS impact from 2018. We celebrate the extraordinary strides that the BDS movement for Palestinian rights has made with your support.

Economic Boycott
Cultural Boycott
Academic Boycott
Military Embargo
Local governments
Sanctions and governments
December 3, 2018
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
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18 hitos del BDS en 2018

A continuación se presentan 18 hitos del impacto directo e indirecto del BDS en 2018.

Boicot académico
Solidaridad estudiantil
Embargo militar
Tarjeta roja a Israel
Gobiernos locales
December 3, 2018
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
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El Parlamento de Chile vota para prohibir los productos de las colonias ilegales israelíes

La Cámara de Diputados de Chile votó abrumadoramente a favor de prohibir los productos de las colonias ilegales israelíes construidas en tierras palestinas robadas

Boicot económico
GOBIERNOS Y SANCIONES
November 29, 2018
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
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Chilean Congress Votes to Ban Products From Illegal Israeli Settlements

The National Congress of Chile overwhelmingly voted to ban products from illegal Israeli settlements built on stolen Palestinian land.

Economic Boycott
Military Embargo
Sanctions and governments
November 29, 2018
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Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)