News and Updates
Let the Canadian government know Palestine and Kashmir need justice
Two formal government petitions. Take 1-2 minutes to sign each of these calling for justice for Palestine and Kashmir.
Canadian civil society urges Canadian government to rethink its stance re the International Criminal Court in regard to Palestine
May 25, 2020 Toronto On April 29, 2020, 42 Canadian civil society organizations were among 183 Palestinian, Regional and International Human Rights Organisations that wrote to the International Criminal Court (ICC) indicating it is “Time to Investigate Crimes in Palestine, Time...
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
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...
GAZA 20/20
Al-Haq’s Gaza 20/20 campaign is internationally focused on bringing consciousness to the grave situation in Gaza and hold the Israeli government accountable. In Canada, we are calling for Sanctions on Israel until the blockade on Gaza is lifted. Urgent...
Human Rights for the People of Kashmir
Since August 5, 2019: 8 million people under complete & indefinite lock down. The situation is urgent in Indian Occupied Kashmir. Restricted movement, access to food & medicines; in violation of the Geneva Convention. Internet & mobile services blocked. 13,000 (conservative number)...
United Church of Canada called to Stand with Its Partners in Palestine, Yes Solidarity is Costly
Just Peace Advocates is pleased to provide comments to the United Church of Canada Task Force. We hope these will be useful as the United Church of Canada considers the policy statement of the United Church of Canada regarding...
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...