News and Updates
“Erasing Palestine” on Taybeh wine & beer, presentation at World Social Forum after CBC article
Karen Rodman was pleased to present at the World Social Forum on "Best Business Practices of Colonialism: Case Study Palestine" in regard to the Taybeh wine and beer imports to Canada.
Press Release: Celebrities oppose McGill’s anti-Palestinian and antidemocratic threats
Celebrities oppose McGill’s anti-Palestinian and antidemocratic threats Today a public letter signed by Rock legend Roger Waters, author Yann Martel, former MP Libby Davies, author Chris Hedges and 200 academics, artists and authors as well as 40 organizations was sent to...
Don’t let McGill Silence Palestine Solidarity, Join 200 academics and 40 organizations
Roger Waters, Richard Falk, John Dugard, Libby Davies, Yann Martel, Chris Hedges, as well as several hundred other academics, artists, lawyers and activists, and many civil society organizations have signed a letter already. Join with them in sending your letter...
Dozens of fellow artists & civil society organizations ask Justin Bieber to say NO to Apartheid
Dozens of artists and organizations from around the world say #BiebsStay4Justice
25+ Student Led BDS Victories BDS on Canadian University Campuses
Over the last 15 years, there have been at least 25 BDS victories on Canadian University Campuses. In 2022, there have been 5. Congratulations to all involved in this strong statement of solidarity for Palestine.
It is a victory for Palestine:! The French State Council suspends dissolution of Collectif Palestine Vaincra!
Just Peace Advocates congratulates the Collectif Palestine Vaincra and the Committee Against the Dissolution of the Collectif Palestine Vaincra on this important victory for Palestine. The French Council of State, the body that hears legal appeals against the dissolution of an organization...
Media Alert: Response by the Toronto Star
The Toronto Star takes no direct accountability for the AP stories it runs.
Media Alert: Two more Toronto Star articles flagged as needing corrections
The Toronto Star has been running what seems like more articles (AP) than usual during Ramadan 2022, but the language is very problematic. We have written about two more.
2022 Ramadan: Boycott Israeli dates. Break fast with Palestinian Medjoul
Learn more about what to consider when purchasing Medjoul Dates in Canada to ensure they are not from Israeli companies, and to ensure you are purchasing Palestinian product. Steps you can take, and tools to assist you in letting retailers know that you...
Apartheid-Free Zones and the Boycott/Shame List
We invite you to let us know about complicit companies and businesses, and to designate your organization or business an apartheid-free zone and list it here! Follow the links below to read the list of Apartheid-Free Zones, the List of...