Belfast
Between 4th and 12th March you are invited to attend one of our nationwide special screenings of the highly acclaimed Palestinian documentary film ‘Naila and the Uprising’. All screenings of the film will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with the film’s producer Rula Salameh. Wed 4 – DCU, Henry Grattan Building, 6pm Thur 5 – Wexford, Wexford Artist Hub, 7pm Fri 6 – Derry, Museum of Free Derry, 7pm Sat 7 – Portadown, Drumcree Community Centre, 1pm Sat 7 – Belfast, James Connolly Visitor Centre, 5pm Sun 8 – Dublin, Liberty Hall Theatre, 3pm Mon 9 – Cork, … Continue reading →
Posted February 18, 2020 in Apartheid, Belfast, Commemoration, Cork, Culture, Derry, Dublin, Event, Film, Film Screening, Galway, Human Rights, International Women's Day, Limerick, National Rights, Palestinian Cinema, Palestinian Culture, Political Rights, Portadown, Press releases, War Crimes, Women.
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity (IPSC) campaign stands with the millions of Palestinians all over the world who have condemned and rejected the Trump Administration’s so-called ‘Deal of the Century’, which this week was unveiled in full. We ask you to join one of our emergency actions this Friday and Saturday Friday – Belfast, 2pm, US Consulate General’s Residence, Shaw’s Bridge Saturday – Dublin, 2pm, The GPO, O’Connell St, D1 Saturday – Ennis, 1.30pm, The Height, O’Connell Square Saturday – Limerick, 3pm, Bottom of Thomas Street This is not a deal, this is a re-partitioning of Palestine accompanied by a list of … Continue reading →
Posted January 30, 2020 in Apartheid, BDS, Belfast, Campaigns, Day of Action, Demonstration, Dublin, Ennis, Ethnic Cleansing, Event, Gaza, Human Rights, International Law, Jerusalem, Limerick, National Rights, Political Rights, Press releases, Protest, Refugees, Right of Return, Sanctions, War Crimes, West Bank.
Between 13th and 20th July branches of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign around the country will be taking part in the Boycott HP global week of action, calling on HP to end its profiteering from Apartheid Israel’s colonial occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people. We will be on the streets asking people to boycott Hewlett Packard (HP) and highlighting their complicity and facilitation of Israel’s crimes against the people of Palestine. We will also collect signatures on our ‘Boycott HP Pledge’. We’ll be hitting the streets in the following locations: Saturday 13th July Dublin: 12.30pm – 4pm, Henry St, Dublin … Continue reading →
Posted July 4, 2019 in Apartheid, BDS, Belfast, BNC, Boycott, Derry, Divestment, Dublin, Ennis, Ethnic Cleansing, Event, HP, Human Rights, National Rights, Political Rights, Press releases, War Crimes.
Answering the Palestinian call for a global day of action, the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups will be holding a series of actions around Ireland on the 25th and 26th October 2019. We are calling for a boycott of Puma due to their continued sponsorship of the Football Association of Apartheid Israel. The Israeli FA allows teams based in Israel’s colonial settlements in occupied Palestine to be members, despite the illegality of these settlements. Puma claims to care about human rights, but its actions prove that it doesn’t. We need to send a message to Puma that their enabling … Continue reading →
Posted October 23, 2019 in Apartheid, BDS, Belfast, Boycott, Campaigns, Day of Action, Derry, Dublin, Event, Galway, Human Rights, Limerick, Press releases, Protest, Settlements, Soccer, Sport, Sporting Boycott, War Crimes, Waterford.
In response to the call from Palestinian civil society for a boycott of Eurovision 2019 in Apartheid Israel, a whole range of Apartheid Free Eurovision events have been planned around the world – not least here at home in Ireland. So this year, give the Eurovision a miss and come to one of these amazing events instead. You won’t regret it! Tuesday 14th May DUBLIN: BYOB Anti-Apartheid Eurovision Fundraiser for Aida Youth Center (SJP) – 6pm, Jigsaw, Belvedere Court, D1 Saturday 18th May – Eurovision Night! DUBLIN: Palestine – You’re a Vision: Alternative Eurovision Night (PalFest) – 8pm, The Rigside … Continue reading →
Posted May 9, 2019 in Apartheid, BDS, Belfast, Culture, Dublin, Eurovision, Human Rights, National Rights, Palestinian Culture, Political Rights, Press releases, War Crimes.
Between Monday 23rd and Saturday 28th October 2017 the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign is honoured to host Irish journalist David Cronin as he tours Ireland to launch his new book, ‘Balfour’s Shadow: A Century of British Support for Zionism and Israel’ (Pluto, 2017). Come along to one of the talks to hear from David – copies of the book will be available to buy at the event and the author will be happy to sign them after his talk. Mon 23 Oct – Dublin: 7pm, The Teachers’ Club, 36 Parnell Square West, D1 Tue 24 Oct – Limerick: 8pm, The Absolute … Continue reading →
Posted September 26, 2017 in Belfast, Book Launch, Derry, Dublin, Ethnic Cleansing, Event, Human Rights, Limerick, Nakba, National Rights, National Tour, Newbridge, Political Rights, Portadown, Press releases, Public Meeting, Right of Return, Tour, War Crimes.
TCD Students for Justice in Palestine, United Against Racism, Academics for Palestine, the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and others are proud to host an Irish speaking tour featuring Palestinian student and BDS activist Malaka Mohammed between Wednesday 8th and Tuesday 14th February 2017 in Dublin (TCD & UCD), Maynooth (NUI), Sligo and Belfast (QUB). While most of the talks will take place on university campuses, they are open to all interested people. About the speaker: From Gaza, Malaka Mohammed is a Palestinian PhD candidate at Exeter University, Former National Union of Student Executive Committee member and a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions … Continue reading →
Posted February 1, 2017 in BDS, Belfast, Dublin, Film Screening, Gaza, Human Rights, Maynooth, Political Rights, Press releases, Public Meeting, Right to BDS, Sligo, Speaking Tour, Tour.
As part of the annual Felie An Phobail, the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) present two days of events in solidarity with the Palestinian people. All events are FREE and there will be stalls and exhibitions throughout the day. Palestine Day #1: Israel’s War on Palestinian Children Thursday 4th August 2016 St. Mary’s University College, Falls Road, Belfast. Schedule: 12-2 pm Palestinian Lunch. A selection of delicious homemade Palestinian food. There will be a small charge to cover costs. 2.00 pm Film: Small Hands in Handcuffs Anrai Carroll, 2014, 40 mins In October 2013, 16-year-old Anrai Carroll from Ireland travelled … Continue reading →
Posted July 28, 2016 in BDS, Belfast, Boycott, Campaigns, Child deaths, Child Prisoners, Culture, Film, Film Premiere, Film Screening, Gaza, Human Rights, Internment, National Rights, Political Rights, Press releases, Prisoners, Sanctions.
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign is excited and honoured to host a speaking tour featuring Riya Hassan, the European coordinator of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee in Palestine. The tour marks ten years since the BDS call was issued from Palestine by a huge coalition of civil society, trade union, faith and political organisations.
Posted September 16, 2015 in Apartheid, BDS, Belfast, BNC, Boycott, Campaigns, Cork, Day of Action, Divestment, Dublin, Economic Boycott, Ennis, Event, Galway, Gaza, Human Rights, National Rights, National Tour, Palestinian Citizens of Israel, Political Rights, Press releases, Protest, Public Meeting, Refugees, Right of Return, Sanctions, Speaking Tour, War Crimes, West Bank.
British high street bank Barclays is no longer listed as a shareholder in Elbit Systems, the major Israeli military company that manufactures drones used in Israel’s attacks on Palestinians and helps Israel build its illegal Apartheid wall. The news follows a high profile campaign launched after Barclays emerged as the named owner of $2.9 million worth of shares in Elbit. More than 1.7 million people signed a petition organised by Avaaz calling on Barclays to divest from Elbit Systems and campaigners have occupied and protested at bank branches across the Britain and the north of Ireland. On November 28 last year, campaigners held occupations and protests at more than 15 Barclays branches across … Continue reading →
Posted April 22, 2015 in Arms Embargo, BDS, Belfast, Divestment, Human Rights, National Rights, Political Rights, Press releases, Protest, War Crimes.
On Saturday 15th June 2013, thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast to take part in the Big March for a Fairer World, organised by the ICTU as part of the Fairer World Festival in opposition to the G8 meeting taking place across the province in Enniskillen. The Belfast branch of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, along with the local Trade Union Friends of Palestine branch and many supporters from around the country marched as part of the ‘Palestine Bloc’, along with an impressive float. Afterwards, a successful film screening, with chat and delicious Palestinian food, took place in … Continue reading →
Posted June 24, 2013 in BDS, Belfast, Demonstration, Event Report, Human Rights, Nakba, National Rights, Photos, Political Rights, Press releases, Prisoners, Protest, Public Meeting.
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to present a speaking tour featuring Palestinian activist, farmer and former political prisoner Mousa Abu Maria. Mousa will visit Belfast (Mon 13), Cork (Wed 15), Limerick (Thur 16) and Dublin (Fri 17), and be speaking on the topic of ‘The Palestinian Nakba – An Ongoing Catastrophe’, to commemorate Nakba Week. The full itinerary is below: MON 13 MAY – BELFAST: Nakba Day Meeting with Mousa Abu Maria & Stephen McCloskey (7.30pm, Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre, 45/47 Donegall Street, Belfast, BT1 2FG) WED 15 MAY – CORK: Palestinian Nakba – The Ongoing Catastrophe: Dervla … Continue reading →
Posted May 12, 2013 in Belfast, Commemoration, Cork, Dublin, Event, Human Rights, Limerick, National Rights, National Tour, Political Rights, Press releases, Prisoners, Public Meeting, Right of Return, Settlements, Settler Violence, Tour, West Bank.
The announcement of 200 new jobs in an economically deprived area of West Belfast has been widely welcomed. Unfortunately the company providing these jobs, Caterpillar, has a record that is not something to celebrate. Caterpillar is the subject of an international divestment campaign because its equipment has been routinely used by Israel to demolish Palestinian homes and destroy farmland. It is also used in the building of illegal settlements and wall in the occupied Palestinian territories. Furthermore, Caterpillar bulldozers have also killed several people, including the crushing to death of US human rights activist Rachel Corrie ten years ago next … Continue reading →
Posted February 18, 2013 in Apartheid, Apartheid Wall, BDS, Belfast, Caterpillar, Divestment, Home Demolitions, Human Rights, Press releases, Settlements, The Wall, War Crimes, West Bank.
The Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) is proud to host a speaking tour featuring Haneen Zoabi MK, a Palestinian member of the Israeli Parliament from Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th August in Dublin, Derry, Belfast and Cork. This is a rare opportunity to find out directly from a public representative in the Israeli parliament how the self proclaimed “only democracy in the Middle East” truly functions. It promises to be an informative and eye-opening experience, and will afford those in attendance the opportunity to learn about issues relating to both the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the continuing erosion of … Continue reading →
Posted July 26, 2012 in Apartheid, Belfast, Cork, Derry, Dublin, Flotilla, Human Rights, National Rights, Palestinian Citizens of Israel, Political Rights, Press releases, Public Meeting, Speaking Tour, Women.
