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BDS Reportback from Porto Alegre!
January 11, 2013
In the aftermath of apartheid Israel's most recent attack on the people of Gaza, over 3000 delegates traveled to Porto Alegre, Brazil to participate in the World Social Forum - Free Palestine. From November 28 to December 1, 2012 this historic gathering brought together Palestinians and Palestine solidarity activists from more than 35 countries to discuss, educate, strategize, mobilize and expand networks across organizations and global campaigns. A popular theme of the forum was building joint strategies for advancing the Palestinian-led movement for Boycott Divestment and Sanctions.
BDS was also a primary focus for delegates from across Canada, all of whom are eager to share news of connections made, information gathered and insights gained through participation at the forum.
Join us for an evening of film footage and brief reports from delegates, followed by open discussion, a book-signing and a social!
Film footage:
* John Greyson - filmmaker, teaches at York University
Delegate reports:
* Ilian Burbano - Labour for Palestine, Toronto
* Sue Goldstein - International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network
* Yafa Jarrar - Students Against Israeli Apartheid, Carleton
* Monira Kitmitto - Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid, Toronto
* Natalie Kouri-Towe - Queers Against Israeli Apartheid
* Mary-Jo Nadeau - Faculty for Palestine
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham Street M6G 2L8 Toronto, ON
Website: http://beitzatoun.org
For information contact: info@beitzatoun.org
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