| Over the past several weeks, Global Exchange has been part of an international convening of organizations that have come together, overcoming time zones and language barriers, to envision a global peace process with concrete steps we can take. We are building a coalition of organizations from around the world committed to defending the rights of Palestinians and ending the occupation, a movement built on justice, human dignity, and respect for international law.
We invite you to the launch meeting for the Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine on Zoom this Saturday, October 19, 2024: Implementation of International Law to Stop the Genocide.
Time: 8:00 pm Palestine / 7:00 pm Berlin / 1:00 pm New York /11:00 am Mexico City / 10 am San Francisco.
Please pre-register to receive the link. Interpretation will be available in Arabic, English and Spanish.
Hear from leading experts, including Shahd Sataria, Palestinian Working Women Society for Development, PWWSD, Hania Bitar, CEO of the Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation (PYALARA); Kathy Kelly, World BEYOND War; Professor Abdelhamid Siyam, UN expert from Rutgers University, Reiner Braun, former General Secretary and Executive Director of the International Peace Bureau and representatives from SERAPAZ and Palestinian Youth.
Why Should You Attend?
● Support Global Accountability: Learn how international laws can be enforced to end the occupation and hold those responsible for war crimes accountable.
● Amplify Your Voice: Connect with a global network of advocates, leaders, and organizations dedicated to defending human rights and achieving lasting peace in Palestine.
● Action-Oriented Solutions: Engage in meaningful discussions that will outline concrete steps toward the implementation of UN resolutions, trade sanctions, an arms embargo, and humanitarian action.
Registration Information: This free, virtual event is open to everyone committed to peace and justice. To join us on October 19th, click here to register.
Conference Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction
Facilitators – Miguel Alvarez, SERAPAZ and Susan Smith, International Fellowship of Reconciliation, Duration: 10 minutes
- Situation in Gaza Speaker: Shahd Sataria, Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development, PWWSD
Duration: 10 minutes
- Situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
Speaker: Hania Bitar, CEO of PYALARA
Duration: 10 minutes
- United Nations General Assembly “Uniting for Peace” Resolution 377 (1950)
Speaker: Kathy Kelly, World BEYOND War
Duration: 7 minutes
- Implementing International Law for Palestine and the necessary legal framework for achieving peace
Speaker: Professor Abdelhamid Siyam, UN Expert, Rutgers University
Duration: 12 minutes
- The Need for an Arms Embargo Against Israel
Speaker: Reiner Braun, International Peace Bureau
Duration: 5 minutes
- Call to Action and Next Meeting Speaker – Miguel Alvarez, SERAPAZ
Duration: 7 minutes
- Q&A Session and Conclusion
Facilitator – Susan Smith, International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR)
Duration: 15 minutes
- Conclusion & Thanks
Facilitator: Miguel Alvarez, SERAPAZ
Duration:- 3 mins
Stand with us on October 19th, and let your voice be heard. Together, we can end the atrocities in Gaza and build a future of peace, freedom, and justice for the Palestinian people. |
