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UK charities ask: Is the UK government abandoning the Palestinian people?
We are gravely concerned by the Israeli Government’s threat to annex more Palestinian land
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Statement on the release of the UN database of businesses involved in illegal Israeli settlements
UK organisations urge UK Government to take action to end businesses’ involvement in illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory
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UK organisations urge government to challenge annexation, US ‘Peace Plan’
Statement on the 'Deal of the Century' endorsed by 16 agencies
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UK Government to ban public bodies from engaging with BDS
"Restrictive policies are eroding the rights of ordinary citizens and civil society groups to stand up for human rights"
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Anniversary of the First Intifada in Palestine
Everyone had a role to play in strikes, protests, community care systems
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McStrike days of action 2019
As McDonald's workers from 6 south London stores went on strike, supporters took to the streets
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Israeli military raids Palestinian human rights group stealing crucial equipment
The raid of Addameer’s office is an escalation of harassment
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More than 100 Organisations Call for the Release of the UN Database of Businesses Engaged in Activities with Israeli Settlements
The Database will bring an important degree of transparency on the activities of businesses which contravene rules and principles of international humanitarian and human rights law
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#MeToo McDonald's week of action
McDonald's saw a full week of union action on sexual harassment
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UK charities statement on US so-called ‘Deal of the Century’
The Palestinian people are facing a national emergency