Author: uspcn
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USPCN endorses Call from Gaza: Open the Rafah Crossing Unconditionally
Today, a call demanding the re-opening of the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Palestine has come from Gaza. It is propelled by support from Egypt and has been endorsed by dozens of organizations, citizens’ groups, associations and coalitions in many countries, as well as by distinguished international personalities. The call to action underscores the Geneva Conventions which entitle all people to freedom of movement…
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NY September 15: Rally for Palestine and the Right of Return
Palestinians Tell the World: Sovereignty Means Securing ALL Our Rights! Download flyer (English) | Download flyer (Arabic) Palestinians everywhere are mobilizing to remind the world of their right to self-determination. In New York we are marching to the UN because the world’s attention is focused on the vote on Palestine scheduled to take place there. For over…
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Support the USPCN-DC Palestine Film Festival!
WATCH THE PROMO VIDEO FOR THE DC-PFF! The USPCN-DC is excited to be preparing for the DC-Palestine Film Festival where it will showcase Palestinian art, artists, filmmakers, and cinema. The event to take place throughout DC and Northern Virginia in the last week of September 2011 will include: the US-premiere screening of films just completed…
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USPCN joins in Durban+10 grassroots coalition for international struggle against racism
DURBAN + 10 COALITION: A Peoples and NGO Initiative to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action To honor the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action at the United Nations World Conference Against Racism held in Durban, South Africa, and to continue the…
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Chicago, July 19: Palestinian Movement Assembly towards Democratic National Representation
TIME: 7pm-9pm DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 PLACE: Grace Place, 637 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL Facebook Event: ://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146675622075192 The campaign calling for Palestinian democratic representation is currently underway. The demand for direct elections to the Palestinian National Council, where all Palestinians, wherever they are, have a voice, has electrified Palestinian organizers and young people around…
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USPCN condemns anti-BDS “Boycott Law”
USPCN signed on to the following statement, organized by the US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. Visit the USACBI website to sign on or email [email protected]. On Monday, 11 July 2011, the Israeli Knesset passed new legislation outlawing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement [i]; a non-partisan grassroots initiative that seeks to pressure…
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USPCN supports Boycott-Israel 19 Defense Campaign in Australia
The US Palestinian Community Network supports the Boycott-Israel 19 Defense Campaign in Australia, following upon the police harassment, brutality and arrests against a mass peaceful BDS demonstration in Melbourne. You can sign on at the Defense Campaign’s website, or email [email protected]. Video of the police attack: Stand up for Palestinian human rights! Stand up for…
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Cultural Boycott of Israel: Thank you, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The US Palestinian Community Network is a signatory of this letter below, supporting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s decision not to go to Israel and participate in an awards ceremony, and encouraging him to become a supporter of the BDS Movement. Follow this link to sign the letter! June 29, 2011 Dear Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, We are writing to…
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May 15-22, 2012: USPCN Chicago joins Call For International Protests on the NATO War Makers
Call For International Protests on the NATO War Makers Chicago, May 15 and 22, 2012 An alliance of Chicago area peace and justice organizations, together with the United National Antiwar Committee (UNAC), are jointly calling for a united mass mobilization to protest the NATO and G8 Summits to be held in Chicago May 15 to 22. Permit applications were…
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Announcing Palestinian Movement Assemblies towards Democratic National Representation
The campaign calling for Palestinian democratic representation is currently underway.