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Freedom of Expression Campaign Launch
April 15, 2009
The launch of a Freedom of Expression Campaign to defend the right to speak, educate and organize for Palestinian solidarity and human rights. Issues include:
- George Galloway banned from Canada to prevent him from speaking on "Resisting the War from Gaza to Kandahar".
- Funding cut for settlement programs and language services at Canadian Arab Federation.
- Israeli Apartheid Week posted removed at Ontario universities.
- Union leaders and members attacked for supporting research and education boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
- Students and faculty targeted for doing public education on campuses.
- Discussion of Irael/Palestine threatened at school board
What can you do about it?
Attend the launch. Hear testimonials, support the campaign, learn how to get active in your organization or communty.
Moderator: Sherene Razack (SESE).
Speakers from Canadian Arab Federation, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Faculty4Palestine, Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid, and teachers, students, workers, community activists.
Time: 7:00 - 9:00
Venue: Bahen Centre, Room 1160
Location: 40 St. George Street (north of College) Toronto, ON
Categories: Education
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