News and Updates
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...
Al-Aqsa Under Attack: Tell Bell Media it is not “clashes.” It is violation of international law.
Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque compound two times within 48 hours, on Friday, April 15 and Sunday, April 17. On Sunday Israeli forces attacked Palestinian worshipers in order to facilitate Jewish visits of the site for the Passover holiday....
#IVotePalestine, Ontario Provincial Election
Support #IVotePalestine: Ontario Provincial Election June 2, 2022
April 17: Palestinian Prisoner Day
Each year, April 17th marks Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, an international day of action, solidarity and resistance for the liberation of all Palestinian prisoners.
Easter Message “Constantinian Christianity” by Rev. Frances Combs
And why do this at Easter? Sometimes in the past the church has celebrated Easter quite separated from the life and teachings of Jesus and his crucifixion, and has celebrated Easter simply as the ‘triumph of our religion’, Christian triumphalism....
