News and Updates
Media Release & Actions: No Canadian military intervention in Haiti, demands public letter
“Most Haitians are opposed to another foreign military intervention”, said Bianca Mugyenyi, Director of the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute. “They have been calling for Canada and the US to respect their sovereignty and stop dictating to them, not another foreign...
Canada Must Tell Israel to Free Palestine’s Child Prisoners
Take one minute to write to Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Joly. Tell her clearly and unequivocally that Israel’s unrelenting practice of traumatizing and physically abusing thousands of Palestinian youths is a crime against humanity and must be stopped now. Call...
#FundPeaceNotWar Week of Action
Just Peace Advocates is pleased to be part of the Canada Wide Peace and Justice Network. From October 15th to 23rd, join in demanding NO new fighter jets, warships, or drones! We need billions for housing, health care, jobs and climate,...
The Toronto Star changes article to better highlight situation for Palestine
Toronto Star Public Editor agrees that story needs to get to the context of the deaths of the young Palestinians faster, so moved up that paragraph in the story.
14-23 October: Just Peace Advocates joins PYM Global Week of Action for Palestine Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Just Peace Advocates joins with the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) and 30+ organizations, in their call upon all supporters of the Palestinian struggle to join us on October 14th - 23rd for a week of action in support of...
Victory: Uruguay national football team said no to Israeli apartheid sports washing!
In view of the official and public confirmation in the media that Uruguay will carry out the final preparation for the 2022 World Cup in Abu Dhabi, we join with Coordinación por Palestina team as they celebrate the...
Know your rights, legal and tactical guide & workshops for Palestinian Human Rights activists on campus
With new school year underway, we would also be pleased to arrange for a "know your rights" workshop for your campus group with lawyers who developed the "legal and tactical guide" and/or have assisted in campaigns & other related work. If you...
Tell Singh not to succumb to anti-Palestinian smears
It's time to fully embrace the views of most NDP party members and do the right thing regarding Palestine. It is time for Jagmeet and the NDP to promote their list of 13 demands on Palestinian rights and simultaneously disassociate...
Ontario Municipal and School Board Election 2022 #IVotePalestine
The Canadian government, as well as provincial and municipal governments, must immediately stop their blind and unconditional support for Israel which enables and maintains the ongoing Israeli violations of international law and Palestinian rights.
50 day count down to World Cup, call FIFA to denounce Israeli apartheid
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...