The Madison-Rafah Sister City Project (MRSCP)
Tag: human rights
Apr 30, 2026
Between a Rising Tide and Apartheid: Palestinian Climate Vulnerability
Visualizing Palestine, 1/19/22 Systems of colonialism & militarism destroy both human rights + the environment.…
Increase in Online Racism and Incitement against Palestinians and Arabs
7amleh monitored the hate speech and incitement against Palestinians and Arabs in Hebrew on the…
2022.01.21: Just World podcast “The World From Palestine”!
Dear Friends– Happy Martin Luther King Day! I hope it finds you well. This week,…
ADC Statement on Sanctioned Israeli Murder of Palestinian American
Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | January 13, 2022 – The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)…
BREAKING: HISHAM WILL BE RELEASED IN FEBRUARY!
Jewish Voice for Peace, January 4, 2022 We are overjoyed that he will return to…
Urgent Letter to UN Concerning Detainee Hisham Abu Hawash
Ref: 61/2021 Date: 30 December 2021 Due to the serious deterioration in the health condition…
#HishamAbuHawash #FreeHisham
Health of Palestinian prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash deteriorates as he enters 135th day of hunger…
Human rights defenders targeted by Israel launch joint website
Online Hub Provides Information and Calls to Action Aimed at Reversing Ban on Six Palestinian…
apartheid, ban, digital, Europe, free speech, human rights, Israel, Israel Lobby, Israeli, law, media, military, online, Palestine, Palestinian, Ramallah, resources, solidarity, tech, terrorism, violations, war, war crimes, West Bank, world2021.12.12: Online Film: To Treat Kids Like Me in Gaza
Screening & discussion Sun, Dec 12, 2021, 1:00 PM CST With severe medicine shortages and…
2021.11.28: Defund Racism Webinar: A Palestinian Call for Solidarity
12 Noon Central Time Join Christian Peacemaker Teams-Palestine and the Good Shepherd Collective for a…
New York Times Op-ed on BDS
November 22, 2021 I’m writing to share some news: a few hours ago, The New…
2021.12.06: Webinar: “Teaching Hard Truths”
Black and Palestinian Perspectives on the Power of Education and Action via Zoom Who: Dr.…
Statement on #StandWithThe6 by Madison-Rafah Sister City Project
Revised MRSCP Statement on #StandWithThe6
Tell Justin Bieber to Cancel his Performance in Apartheid Israel
Codepink Petition Pop star Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform in Israel on October 13,…
apartheid, artist, BDS, Black, blockade, boycott, CODEPINK, education, equality, human rights, Israel, Israel Lobby, Israeli, Jewish, justice, land, law, Martin Luther King, military, occupation, Palestinian, petition, prison, protest, sanction, solidarity, spying, Tel Aviv, terrorism, war, water, West Bank, worldMiriam Adelson picks up where late husband and GOP kingmaker left off
Eli Clifton, RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT, NOVEMBER 8, 2021
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News broke today that NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware has been detected on phones of six Palestinian…
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Wow. @ronenbergman confirms that Israel rushed to classify the 6 Palestinian civil society orgs as…
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The Palestine Chronicle, November 8, 2021
#StandWithThe6 and Call Out Biden
Register for & share the Wednesday Power Half-Hour #StandWithThe6 Call-In to Call Out Biden Join…
#StandWithThe6: Israel’s Criminalization of Palestinian Human Rights Organizations
On 19 October 2021, Israel’s Minister of Defense signed an executive order further criminalizing and…
Rep. Pocan Responds to Israeli Labels
Israel should rescind their blanket decision to label Palestinian civil rights organizations as terrorist groups.…
Action Guide for Israel’s Assault on Human Rights Defenders
US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, 22 Oct 2021 Earlier today, the Israeli Ministry of Defense…
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If Mark Pocan is your representative, please contact his office and thank him, BUT request…
2021.10.12: No Way to Treat a Child Webinar
On Tuesday, October 12, at 8 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. Pacific, please join the…
Rep. Mark Pocan: Iron Dome should avert need for Israeli retaliatory strikes
Marc Rod, Jewish Insider, May 20, 2021
aid, arms, Congress, digital, Gaza, Hamas, hospitals, human rights, Israel, Israel Lobby, Israeli, Jewish, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Mark Pocan, media, military, Palestinian, terrorism, United States, vote, war2021.10.09: Webinar with Filmmaker Fida Qishta
Join the US Boats to Gaza webinar with documentary filmmaker Fida Qishta, who has just…
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A lot of media focus has rightfully been given to Sheik Jarrah and Gaza recently,…
What Happens to a Palestinian Who Protects His Land
Home Invasions and False Arrests: Aref Jaber defies settlers’ attempts to take over his plot…
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Dear Friend, I am heavy, but hopeful. The last two weeks have been heartbreaking and…
No To Israel Joining the Visa Waiver Program
Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | August 27, 2021 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is…
2021.08.16: Webinar on Ben & Jerry’s recent decision
We’re delighted to invite you to a timely webinar on Monday, August 16th, at 4:00…
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Sahar F. Aziz, The New Arab, 23 Jul, 2021
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MICHAEL ARRIA, Mondoweiss, JULY 19, 2021
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Ekō, June 28, 2021
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Defense for Children Palestine, June 11, 2021 Israeli forces shot and killed 16-year-old Mohammad Said…
2021.06.14: Palestine/Israel: The Bombing is Over, The Occupation Continues
9 pm Central Presented by The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice and Economics…
2021.06.17: One People, Segregated IDs Premiere
12:30 pm Central Join Rabet for the premiere of our latest documentary, “One People, Segregated…
Two former Israeli ambassadors join ‘apartheid’ accusations
Philip Weiss, Mondoweiss, June 8, 2021
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Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan tells Haaretz why he welcomes a new Israeli government, even one…
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UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine UW Library Mall 8:30 PM Join us to mourn…
Fact Sheet: Palestinian Citizens of Israel
Palestinian citizens of Israel protesting the passage of the Jewish nation-state law. Tel Aviv, August…
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Sandra Whitehead, Wisconsin Muslim Journal, May 21, 2021
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Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei, American Friends Service Committee, May 13, 2021
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Your Friday reminder to listen to our only Palestinian member of Congress, @RashidaTlaib, and remember…
2021.05.19: Webinar with Richard Forer on Israel/Palestine
7 pm Central Richard Forer will discuss his unique understanding of the hidden factors at…
Born Unequal Abroad
Understand how two people are treated differently by the Israeli government based solely on their…
Methodists Divest from Caterpillar citing Palestinian Evictions
Methodist Sabeel-Kairos Group (UK), 5th May 2021
apartheid, BDS, boycott, Caterpillar, Christian, Church of Christ, Church of England, divest, environment, ethnic cleansing, Friends, home demolition, human rights, Israel, Israeli, Jewish, justice, land, law, Methodist, military, occupation, Palestine, Palestinian, peace, Presbyterian, resources, sanction, South Africa, vote, West Bank2021.05.16-20: Virtual Delegation to Lifta: Commemorate the Nakba
With your guide Umar al-Ghubari Eyewitness Palestine To commemorate Nakba Day this year, we will…
2021.05.11: Virtual Delegation to Mesarvot: Israeli Military Refusers
With your guide Yuval Gal Cohen and our co-sponsors: Refuser Solidarity Network and OBJECTOR Impact…
National Lawyers Guild Urges Biden to Align US Israel-Palestine Policy With International Law
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams, May 03, 2021
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These past weeks have brought along a sea of change. Rep. Betty McCollum introduced the…
Israeli Authorities Close Gaza Sea and Ban Palestinian Fishing
Deterioration of Living Condition For 4860 Fishermen and Workers in Associated Professions Ref: 45/2021 Date:…
Human Rights Watch Documents Israeli Apartheid
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), April 27, 2021
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RE: BDS Victory: ASPC To Divest Funds From Occupation of Palestine Contact: Claremont Students for…
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JOSEPH KRAUSS, Associated Press, April 23, 2021
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The Popular Chorus, June 2, 2020
Help Boost the New Palestine Bill!
This week, Rep. Betty McCollum introduced H.R. 2590, the Palestinian Children and Families Act, a…
2021.04.17 & 24: “End US Support for Israeli Apartheid?” Parts 1 & 2
IsraelApartheidCon • April 17 and 24 at 11AM EDT • Register today! A major Israeli…
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Introduction The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism Why the oldest hatred needs a new definition Jewish…
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On Wednesday, April 14, join us for a powerhouse event on Palestine advocacy and how…
2021.03.16 Update: Rachel Corrie: Commemorating 18 Years
Madison-Rafah spokesperson starting at 46:23 Updates from the Rachel Corrie Foundation Registration link: http://bit.ly/2MHVjgC Livestream…
Engaging Palestine and Israel on International Law and Human Rights
The US should oppose unilateral annexations & demolitions. Israel should vaccinate all Palestinians.@RepRashida & I…
US congresswoman denounces ‘disturbing’ arrests of Palestinian children
Ali Harb, Middle East Eye, 11 March 2021
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ICC launches Palestine war crimes probe
Maureen Clare Murphy, Electronic Intifada, 3 March 2021
Welcome to the 12th Annual Open Shuhada Street Campaign
On this page, you will find information about the Open Shuhada Street campaign in 2021.…
2021.02.10: Jim Zogby Talks with Human Rights Advocate Issa Amro
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m CT In the months we…
US Congressman: Respecting Palestinian Rights is Key to Defeating Antisemitism
US Congressman Andy Levin US Congressman Andy Levin has warned that anti-Semitism cannot be properly…
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One of our members is personally acquainted with these people and provides the following update.…
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Kathy Kelly, The Progressive, January 19, 2021
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The Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) invites you to attend “Apartheid” Between the Jordan…
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Palestine Partners started this petition to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and UN High…
Why Was Harun Abu Aram Shot?
Help Harun Abu Aram Heal Rebuilding Alliance is organizing this fundraiser and will be working…
Illinois faculty rejects efforts to suppress Palestinian freedom
OPEN LETTER, Mondoweiss, DECEMBER 23, 2020
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Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, December 27, 2020 Three Palestinian civilians, including a child, were…
Racism in Policing in the US
BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES MRSCP supports the Black Lives Matter movement, both because of its…
