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Stop arrests and harassment of human rights defenders in Kashmir

Dozens of organizations, and hundreds of individuals join Kashmir scholars, we submit this statement to express our deep concern over the Government of India's intensified repression of human rights work in the disputed region of Indian-Administered Jammu & Kashmir...


Karen Rodman, the activist

I often think of the words of the elder in Jayyus who told me, “You have the strength! “This along with the wisdom and strength of Palestinians and allies whom I have the honour to work with is key to...


Canadian book launch of “Sanctions, a wrecking ball in the global economy”

Canada has sanctions and related measures in place against a number of countries, as well as sanctions against specific individuals and entities identified as being: (i) responsible for, or complicit in, extrajudicial killings, torture or other gross violations of internationally...


Just Peace Advocates statement about the brutal Israeli attack at al-Aqsa

Under Article 1 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, all high signatories, of which Canada is one, are required to take actions to ensure that violations of the Fourth Geneva Convention do not occur under any circumstance. Thus, we hold the...


FIFA removes right to host U-20 World Cup to Indonesia due to its rejection of Israel’s participation, while Israeli military attack during match in Palestine

FIFA removes right to Indonesia host the U-20 Word Cup, when Indonesia rejects Israel's participation Meanwhile the Israeli military tear gasses the Palestinian final game.


Pro-Israel group cancels event on Toronto university campus with IDF commander

It seems the SSI (Students Supporting Israel) at Toronto Metropolitan University cancelled their own event with an career Israeli military commander.


Remembering Father Robert Assaly

It has been such a gift to work with, Robert, a steadfast advocate for Palestine, throughout the years. It is with much heartbreak and grief, we consider the world without Robert.


Release: Protests across Canada mark 8 years of Saudi-led war in Yemen, demand Canada end arms deals with Saudi Arabia 

From March 25-27, the Yemeni community and peace groups are marking 8 years of the brutal Saudi-led intervention in the war in Yemen by holding coordinated actions across Canada. The war in Yemen has killed an estimated 377,000 people to...


No Israeli Military Visits in Canada

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Lt. Col. Eyal Dror is scheduled to speak at multiple locations across Canada in the coming days. He will be at two university campuses, Toronto Metropolitan on March 27 and University of Manitoba on March 28. As similar...


 8 Years Too Long – End the War on Yemen!

March 26 2023 marks eight years of the brutal war in Yemen. A war that has killed over a quarter of a million people. A war that Canada has armed by sending over $8 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia since...