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Cut the Current to Israel Electric
Israel Electric Corporation is a public company, which produces and supplies electricity to all sectors of the Israeli economy, both within its so-called “1967” borders, by the United Nations, and in the Palestinian territories of the West Bank, Gaza and...
Calling for Justice for Ejaz Choudry
Just Peace Advocates is horrified by the disturbing display of excess force by the Peel Regional Police that resulted in the murder of Ejaz Choudry on Saturday, June 20, 2020. We call the for action to demilitarize and defund the...
Canada’s Security Council Defeat is a Win for Palestine
“The Trudeau government’s anti-Palestinian voting record at the UN undoubtedly contributed to its failure to gain a seat on the Security Council,” said Karen Rodman. “Those who support Palestinian rights should rejoice.”
Canada Security Council Defeat: International community rejects anti-Palestinianism
The Trudeau government’s anti-Palestinian voting record at the UN undoubtedly contributed to its failure to gain a seat on the Security Council. Deputy Minister Freeland said Canada would be an "asset" for Israel. Canada should be an "asset" for...
Canadian bid for UN security seat unnerved by over 1000 individual letters sent to UN ambassadors urging to vote against Canada due to anti-Palestinian record
It seems IK+ letters written to UN ambassadors has caught the attention of the Canadian government, desperate to advance their UN security council seat bid. Just Peace Advocates learned that on June 10, 2020, a letter from Canada’s United Nations...
Gaza2020 Lift the Closure
This June, Palestinians mark 13 years since the start of the Gaza closure. In 2018, Just Peace Advocates with Al-Haq began the Gaza2020 campaign in Canada. In 2019 we made a clear call to the Canadian to place sanctions on...
At home and globally the media is reporting on Canada’s shameful human rights and international law record
Robert Assaly says "It seems that even when the chips are down, Canada choice remains Israel, over both international and Canadian law, at the expense of a rules-based order." Read the full article by Assaly, and other media coverage related to...
#NoUNSC4Canada send letter to UN ambassadors
Take 2 minutes to let all United Nation Ambassadors know you join with civil society from around the world in criticizing Canada's anti-Palestinian record, and urge them to vote no to Canada in the upcoming bid for the 'Western Europe...
Canadian government urged to hold India accountable in regard to grave situation in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
On May 18, 2020 the Government of India notified the Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules. Since Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally disputed territory, this law, which entails forced transfer of populations and settlement is in...
100+ organizations and dozens of prominent individuals urge countries to vote against Canada’s bid for Security Council seat due to anti-Palestinian positions
An open letter signed by an impressive list of organizations and individuals will be delivered to all UN ambassadors asking them to vote for Ireland and Norway instead of Canada for two seats soon to be available on the Security...