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Confronting Israeli Apartheid: The Role and Goals of BDS
August 12, 2016
Four Palestinians, who have practiced their activism internationally, will speak about ways to confront Israeli Apartheid, and explain how societies worldwide can contribute to bring justice for the Palestinian people. The speakers will develop the three demands of the BDS movement, how to sustain it, and the best ways to further expand its effect.
BIOS:
Ali Abunimah: Palestinian-American journalist and author of The Battle For Justice in Palestine. Founder of the news website The Electronic Intifada.
Omar Barghouti: Founder of the Palestinian BDS National Committee. Author of the book Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions: The Global Struggle for Palestinian Rights.
Zahia El-Masri: Palestinian refugee, Palestinian-Canadian activist
Jamal Jom'a: Member of the Palestinian BDS National Committee and coordinator of the Palestinian organisation Stop The Wall.
Time: 6:00PM
Venue: Studio-théâtre Alfred Laliberté
Location: 405 Rue Ste-Catherine East Montreal, QC
Categories: International
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