Category: Features
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Sept. 26-30: DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival
The DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DC-PFAF) is a volunteer-run project organized by the DC chapter of the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN-DC) in Washington, DC to showcase the work of Palestinian filmmakers and artists. It is the first effort of its kind in DC to shine the spotlight solely on Palestinian filmmakers. Please…
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New York City: Durban +10 Commemoration, September 19-21
The week of September 19th and all the activities engaging the 10th Commemoration of the World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) and the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) is rapidly approaching. USPCN is a member of the Durban+10 Coalition, a peoples’ initiative to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Durban conference. Download the flyer…
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US Palestinian Community Network’s response to the Palestinian Authority September statehood bid
For Immediate Release US Palestinian Community Network’s response to the Palestinian Authority September statehood bid الترجمة العربية تتبع Media contact: Andrew Dalack Email: [email protected] Telephone: 734-645-6860 August 27, 2011 In recent months, the Palestinian Authority has been intensifying diplomatic efforts to declare statehood at the United Nations. Wasting no avenue, the PA has been seeking…
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Take Action: Open the Rafah Crossing Permanently and Unconditionally
Take action: OPEN THE RAFAH CROSSING PERMANENTLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY A deadly siege on 1.6 million people living in Gaza has been imposed by Israel since 2006. It was partially and momentarily lifted when the revolutionary Egyptian movement ousted Hosni Mubarak and made clear that emancipation and the freedom of Palestine were joint and connected goals.…
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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…