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Dear John, As the US Congress approves another $3 billion in arms for Israeli genocide, Canada’s parliament–thanks to the New Democratic Party—votes to suspend weapons sales to Israel. Though Canada’s vote was non-binding, Canada’s foreign affairs minister says, “It is a real thing and the government will halt future arms shipments". How did peace activists in Canada organize to win? Join CODEPINK Congress for a conversation with Canadians on what it took to pass the resolution and what it will take to make it stick. Chat with peacemakers and
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Featured Guests:Libby Davies is a Canadian politician from British Columbia. She was the member of Parliament for Vancouver East from 1997 to 2015, House Leader for the New Democratic Party from 2003 to 2011, and Deputy Leader of the party from 2007 until 2015. leading advocates for social justice. During her 18 years in the House of Commons, she gave a voice to the voiceless on such issues as the plight of thalidomide survivors, LGBTQ rights, affordable housing, missing and murdered women, and safe injection sites. Kim Elliott grew up in an agricultural community in rural Quebec. She is an accomplished researcher, writer, and editor. She was executive director of the award-winning national, non-profit news organization rabble.ca from 2005-2023. Kim has had a life-long commitment to social justice and human rights advocacy, and has organized campaigns, conferences and events, including leading a Canadian parliamentary delegation to the Middle East. Take Action!
The South African people have developed deep ties with the Palestinian cause. After South Africa’s apartheid system was dismantled and Nelson Mandela was elected President in 1994, he said, “We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians.” The South African people are right–and we must stand on the right side of history. Urge your congress member to oppose H.R. 7256. Get involved with our CODEPINK Palestine Campaign!We are committed to supporting Palestinian liberation from abroad, using the demands of Palestinians as our guideline for organizing. Our priority at CODEPINK is to educate and empower our audience to take action for Palestine! Google Group & Local LeadersJoin our CODEPINK Congress Google Group, a space for sharing events and actions. Request to be added here! Become a CODEPINK Congress liaison in your district to mobilize support for demilitarization and progressive foreign policy! Sign up here as a volunteer organizer. Finally, if you missed our last meeting, you can view it here on YouTube. View the entire CODEPINK Congress archives here. Onward toward peace and
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