News and Updates
Canadian civil society call on Canadian government in regard to COVID-19 and the grave threat to occupied Kashmir
11 organizations have sent a letter to the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, the Minister of Foreign Affairs calling on the Canadian government to urge India to: 1. End its militarism, state violence, and denial of fundamental rights to the people of Jammu...
Canada record at the UN in regard to Palestine speaks for itself
During the 21 st century, Ireland has voted YES 251 times and Norway has voted YES 249 times, and never NO in regard to United Nations votes in support of the Palestinian people. Canada has only voted YES 2x...
#NoUNSC4Canada
Despite its peaceful reputation, Canada is not acting as a benevolent player on the international stage. 100+ artists, academics and activists have said #NoUNSC4Canada. Join the at https://www.foreignpolicy.ca/petition
Donate to self-isolation marathoner in support of those facing evictions in Al Quds/East Jerusalem
A small effort for the people who are at front of resistance in Al Quds on Al Quds DayDonate to self-isolation marathoner in support of those facing evictions in Al Quds/East Jerusalem Al Quds/Jerusalem Day, May 22, 2020 Google search AP photo....
Canadian Civil Society Calls on the International Criminal Court to Investigate Crimes in Palestine
42 Canadian organizations joined with183 Palestinian, Regional and International Human Rights Organisations Called on theInternational Criminal Court (ICC) – Time to Investigate Crimes in Palestine, Time for Justice. Canadian civil society has spoken to the ICC, but the Canadian government has taken...
Canadian Complicity in Jerusalem Light Rail
The following letters have been sent by the counsel for Just Peace Advocates to two Canadian companies who have been documented for their complicity in the Jerusalem Light Rail. According to Who Profits: WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff a Montreal based company has...
A Shameful Day in Ontario—One Step Closer to Shutting Down Freedom of Speech for those who Support Human Rights for Palestinians
February 27, 2020 Over the last several weeks, Just Peace Advocates joined with Independent Jewish Voices and others, to urge Member of the Ontario Legislature to reject the flawed Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act, at its second reading. Shamefully, today...
We stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation and Indigenous land defenders
Just Peace Advocates expresses our full solidarity with indigenous rights and land defenders. We stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation and land defenders at the Unist’ot’en Camp and Gidimt’en and across Turtle Island who continue to resist Canada’s colonial incursions...
Bombardier International
Electronic Intifada broke the story on May 9, 2019 The following letter has been sent to Bombardier thanking them for standing with international humanitarian law and war crimes, and also asking for clarification on the contract signed earlier for equipment. May 10,...
The CALL to the Church Leadership in Canada to Answer the Call from Christians in Palestine
Let’s get 1,000+ signatures before 2019 United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the people of Palestine, November 29. Just Peace Advocates/Mouvement pour une Paix Juste petition to the Canadian Council of Churches, the United Church of Canada, the Catholic Church...