News and Updates
Civil Society Organisations Welcome Barcelona’s Suspension of Institutional Relations with Israel
Just Peace Advocates, joins with the undersigned 88 Palestinian, regional and international civil society organisations welcome the historic announcement by the Barcelona City Council to suspend all institutional relations with apartheid Israel. On 8 February 2023, the Mayor of Barcelona, Ada...
Puma Toronto Women’s Run Series: Apartheid is not stylish.
There is absolutely nothing fun, inclusive nor supportive about apartheid, nor international law and human rights violations. If you are truly dedicated to offering “a racing season that motivates and inspires women to come set the pace” you need to...
Immediate release: No Canadian military to Haiti
Yesterday (February 16) Justin Trudeau said Canada would deploy two naval vessels to Haiti. Canada’s Prime Minister made the announcement at a CARICOM summit he attended to press Caribbean nations to deploy forces on a US promoted mission to Haiti.
OUT OF SIGHT–Ending Canada’s Armed Drone Purchase
The Canadian government is moving quickly to award a contract for remotely piloted armed drones which would be used domestically and in foreign operations. Watch webinar. Learn more. Take action.
Jonathan Kuttab meeting with the Canadian Mission in Ramallah
Jonathan Kuttab raised our concerns with the Canadian head of mission in Palestine--including about Canada’s position regarding a number of issues important to our work, including the Six Organizations, the Trial of Mohammad Halabi, Masafer Yatta, Khan el Ahmar, and...
Canada, in the name of humanity lift sanction against Syria
Syria is not sanctioned by the UN, but the US has adopted crippling sanctions on the country. Canada has followed the US lead, adopting a bevy of sanctions on the country. On its website Global Affairs Canada lists more than a dozen...
Stop the War, Stop NATO International Weekend of Action – February 23-26, 2023
As a member of the Canada-wide Peace and Justice Network, Just Peace Advocates is pleased to endorse this statement and related actions:
OUT OF SIGHT: Ending Canada’s Armed Drone Purchase
Join us for a panel and Q&A on Canada's proposed armed drone purchase. The Canadian military is currently picking a contender for up to 5 billion CAD worth of armed drones. Join us to learn more from experts in the...
30+ Civil Society Groups to Canadian Heritage: Ditch Controversial Antisemitism Definition from Granting Procedures
Just Peace Advocates has joined together with 30+ other Canadian organizations to call on the federal government to abandon prospective measures that would integrate a controversial antisemitism definition into granting procedures of the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH). Signatories of...
Lawyers sign statement calling FIFA to suspend Israel Football Association
Israel has violated the principles of FIFA in a variety of ways that would normally warrant disciplinary actions and even a suspension of its membership. However, the politics of FIFA have prevented the organization in the past from taking such...