Across the first week of December, scheme members and allies have been lobbying their funds to end their complicity in Israel’s violations of international law and Palestinian human rights. They’ve been calling on funds to divest from companies that help sustain Israel’s continuous violations of international law and Palestinian rights. Below are some highlights: Nationwide, 3000+ …
PSC is alarmed by Israel’s attempts to define 6 key Palestinian human rights monitoring and civil society bodies terrorist organisations. The announcement came from the Israeli Defence Minister, Benny Gantz, widely suspected of ordering the committal of war crimes in Gaza in 2014. The organisations listed are Addameer, Al-Haq, Bisan Center for Research and Development, …
On November 6th, the COP26 Coalition has organised a Global Day of Action bringing together movements to build power for system change – from indigenous struggles to trade unions, from racial justice groups to youth strikers. There are loads of mobilisations across the UK. Many of those mobilisations will have Palestine blocs, to protest against …
“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” – Nelson Mandela Palestine Solidarity Campaign is an independent and democratic organisation, campaigning for peace, equality & justice for Palestinians, in line with international law & human rights, and against all forms of racism. We are proud to be once …
Bristol University’s decision to sack Professor David Miller, is deeply concerning and sets a dangerous precedent. The decision comes within the context of a huge body of pressure being placed upon the University on the basis of the allegation that Professor Miller has been guilty of antisemitism. Professor Miller is appealing and rejects the accusations …
Today (22.09.21), alongside the British Committee for Universities of Palestine (BRICUP) and Jews for Justice for Palestinians (JfJfP), Palestine Solidarity Campaign has launched a website focused on opposition to the IHRA definition of antisemitism. The IHRA definition of antisemitism, and its attendant examples, conflates criticism of the policies, practices, and constitutional order of the State …
As in previous years, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be hosting a meeting at the Labour Party Conference and has booked an exhibition stand at the venue. Our fringe meeting has for many years been one of the best attended at the Conference. However, earlier this week, Young Labour revealed they had been informed by …
Over 200 Coventry University academics, staff, and students have written to the university to ask CAF to end their role in operating the Jerusalem Light Rail. CAF Rail UK is headquartered in Coventry University Technology Park. The letter asks the university to ask CAF to end its role in operating the Jerusalem Light Rail. If …
Palestine Solidarity Campaign is deeply concerned by the statement issued by Gavin Williamson to all Headteachers advising them how to deal with pupils bringing concerns about recent events in Palestine/Israel into the classroom. We recognise the duties of schools and colleges to ensure impartiality when facilitating political discussions in the classroom. We also believe that …
Liverpool residents and campaigning organisations, including Liverpool Friends of Palestine, are calling on Liverpool City Council to take all actions available to it to press the ACC Liverpool to cancel the AOC Europe, an arms fair, scheduled to take place in a council-owned venue, effectively owned by the people of Liverpool. The event is an …