All articles tagged with #palestinian rights
Jesse Jackson fused U.S. civil rights with global justice, pushing Palestinian self-determination, opposing apartheid, and using diplomacy to free hostages in Syria, Cuba, Iraq, and Serbia; his international activism helped mainstream progressive views within the Democratic Party and inspired a generation, with his legacy resonating worldwide even as Gaza concerns re-emerged at contemporary conventions.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition condemns sexual assaults by Israeli forces against flotilla participants and highlights systemic sexual violence and torture against Palestinians, calling for international accountability and an end to impunity for these crimes.
Approximately 30 Paramount employees anonymously criticized the company's leadership for condemning a Palestinian boycott pledge, accusing Paramount of hypocrisy and silencing Palestinian voices, and demanding more balanced content and humanitarian support for Palestinians.
The UN has added nearly 70 companies to its blacklist for allegedly supporting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, highlighting concerns over human rights violations and international law. The list now includes 158 companies from various countries, mainly involved in construction, real estate, and related sectors, with some companies removed and others added. The move aims to pressure businesses and governments to prevent complicity in rights abuses amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio inaugurated a controversial archaeological site in East Jerusalem, operated by Israeli settlers, amid protests from Palestinian residents and rights groups who see it as a symbol of Israeli settlement expansion and a challenge to international law and Palestinian rights.
Over 1,800 actors and entertainment industry professionals have signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions, citing their complicity in human rights abuses against Palestinians amid the Gaza conflict, drawing parallels to historical boycotts like apartheid South Africa.
The Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK has called for the removal of Ugandan ICJ Judge Julia Sebutinde due to her expressed bias in favor of Israel, which they argue breaches judicial impartiality and undermines international law, especially given her previous vote against measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for not condemning antisemitic rhetoric and for his support of Palestinian rights, highlighting internal Democratic Party divisions over Israel and antisemitism amid Mamdani's primary victory, which has divided the Jewish community and sparked debate over party positions on Israel.
Mamdani, a Queens politician running for NYC mayor, faces scrutiny over his past use of the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' which some interpret as inciting violence against Jews. While he claims it refers to Palestinian human rights, critics and community leaders urge him to clarify and distance himself from the phrase to address concerns within the Jewish community and political allies.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese criticizes US sanctions against her, warning they could set a dangerous precedent for human rights defenders, but she plans to continue her work despite asset freezes and travel restrictions.
A UN report by Francesca Albanese exposes how various international corporations, financial institutions, and academic entities profit from and enable Israel's occupation and genocide of Palestinians, calling for global accountability, sanctions, and civil society action to end these crimes.
The article highlights the ongoing violence and impunity faced by Palestinians in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers often commit acts of violence against Palestinians and soldiers without repercussions, exposing a system of ethnonationalist segregation and policy of territorial expansion that has persisted for decades.
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist, was released after over 100 days in ICE detention and returned to New York to reaffirm his commitment to Palestinian freedom, criticizing Columbia University and the Trump administration for their actions against him and other pro-Palestine advocates.
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights activist and Columbia graduate, was detained by US immigration authorities for over 100 days and was recently released after a federal judge ruled his detention unconstitutional. His case highlights issues of free speech, immigration policy, and support for Palestinian rights amid ongoing political tensions.
A recent congressional hearing led by Republicans targeted university administrators for allegedly not being punitive enough towards pro-Palestinian students and faculty, conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. The hearings have pressured universities to suppress politically disfavored speech, particularly from students and faculty of color, and have led to resignations of several university presidents. The hearings have been criticized for promoting a racist and anti-intellectual agenda under the guise of combating antisemitism.