Israel Asks Culture Institutions to Declare if They Hold Performances in Settlements
Culture Minister Miri Regev begins implementing new criteria for funding cultural institutions.
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Irish public figures’ statement in support of Israel boycott welcomed by human rights campaigners
In an open letter published in today’s Irish Times and Irish Independent, thirteen of Ireland’s best-known musicians, writers, artists and sports stars have called on the Irish government to join them in supporting the growing worldwide boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel. The statement has been welcomed by Palestinian and Irish human rights campaigners.
The Struggle Continues: Campaign for Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions Undeterred by American Anthropological Association Vote
Anthropologists for the Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions vowed to continue its campaign after a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions that was under consideration by the American Anthropological Association….
Scientific Stars Join Activists: Noted Palestinian Professor Arrested and Released—Again
Professor and astrophysicist Imad Al-Barghouthi was arrested by Israeli authorities for the second time in 15 months.
Israel cancels release, charges astrophysicist
Israeli military prosecutors have filed “incitement” charges against Professor Imad Barghouthi, the Palestinian astrophysicist held in administrative detention since 24 April, who was due to be released on Sunday. Barghouthi’s….
INTERNATIONAL CONDEMNATION FOR TRAVEL BAN ON BDS CO-FOUNDER
MEDIA RELEASE – 28 May 2016
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- Sixteen international organisations condemn the travel restrictions on BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti
- World-wide academic boycott organisations write protest letter to their Foreign Ministers
- Organisations from the American, Asian and European continents demand freedom for Barghouti to travel
Irish and Dutch governments join Sweden in speaking out for right to call for BDS
Dutch foreign minister says BDS “protected by the freedom of expression” Irish foreign minister says BDS is a “legitimate political viewpoint” and that his department is monitoring Israel’s repression of….
BDS is free speech, says Dutch government
The Netherlands has affirmed that activism calling for boycott, divestment and sanctions on Israel is a form of free speech. In response to parliamentary questions from Green Left MP Rik….
Acclaimed Irish literary festival’s refusal to accept Israeli state funding welcomed by artists and human rights campaigners
The decision by Listowel Writers’ Week Festival, an internationally acclaimed literary festival in the Irish heritage town of Listowel County Kerry, to refuse funding from the Israeli Embassy in Ireland….
Academics take the shine off Israel’s tarnished prizes
Media release – 20 May 2016