Joint statement on raids of Palestinian organisations
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On 18 August, Israeli armed forces raided 7 Palestinian human rights organisations, ordering them to close.
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We join 13 other UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith charities — working to support the rights and wellbeing of the Palestinian people — in urging the UK government to take immediate action to protect Palestinian human rights defenders and support Palestinian civil society, in the face of this escalating repression. Download full statement below.
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Militarism and repression
Militarised wars and conflicts are major causes of global poverty. Caused by governments, companies, or individuals, they devastate and displace communities, and lead to grave human rights abuses, the loss of life, livelihoods, and social protections.
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Palestine
The catastrophe facing the Palestinian people is a defining global justice issue of our time.