Tag Archives: Palestine

Planned protests force cancellation of JNF and Friends of the IDF fundraiser in St Andrews

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Nick

An event to be held at a St Andrews hotel, aimed at raising funds for the Friends of the IDF and the JNF, has been cancelled on police advice in the face of serious mobilisations for planned protests.  Palestine activists, human … Continue reading →

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Lajee Centre Arts & Cultural Tour and Financial Appeal‏

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Nick

In June this year 15 members of the Lajee Center will leave Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem, Palestine and travel to Scotland & Ireland on an Arts & Cultural Tour. Building on the success of last year’s tour, Lajee has organised … Continue reading →

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Protest against St Andrews Fund Raiser for JNF & the Friends of the IDF

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Nick

7.00pm on Friday April 26th outside St Andrews Golf Hotel On Friday April 26th, 2013 the St Andrews University Jewish Society’s Matzah Ball will be fundraising for, amongst others, two charities: the Friends of the IDF and The JNF. There is nothing charitable about racism and … Continue reading →

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Dundee Students in G4S Victory

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Nick

On Tuesday 26th February 2013, the students of Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) voted overwhelmingly in its annual general meeting to cut ties with Anglo-Danish private security contractor G4S. Read more on how this victory was won at the Action … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Manuel Hassassian from the Palestinian Mission to the UK to speak in Dundee

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Nick

  On Wednesday 6th March at 5.30pm, Ambassador Manuel Hassassian from the Palestinian Mission to the UK will be speaking at University of Dundee in Room LT4, Dalhousie Building . Hassassian is a politics professor and believes that the future … Continue reading →

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A battle for all Palestinians

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Nick

Today’s Guardian carries an article by Samer Issawi, a Palestinian political prisoner currently on hunger strike in an Israeli prison, which describes his story and why he and fellow prisoners have taken this action against the Israeli occupation.

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Lethal Israeli violence kills 6 young Palestinians

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Nick

The following post is from the Medical Aid for Palestinians website on 24 January 2013 Israeli army and settler violence continues: six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and dozens injured in a fortnight Since 11 January, six young Palestinians have been … Continue reading →

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A safe place to play – Lajee Centre campaign

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Nick

As the year draws to an end we at Lajee Center would like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends around the world for your generous donations, and for your time and commitment to our center and to … Continue reading →

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Addameer Offices Raided by Israeli Occupying Forces

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Nick

 Addameer Offices Raided by Israeli Occupying Forces This Morning Ramallah, 11 December 2012 – At 3 am this morning, 11 December 2012, the Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights office was raided by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF). Four laptops, … Continue reading →

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End the Massacre in Gaza! Solidarity with Palestine! Sunday 18th November, 4pm City Square, Dundee

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Nick

End the Massacre in Gaza!  Solidarity with Palestine! Sunday 18th November, 4pm City Square, Dundee BRING YOUR FLAGS, BANNERS AND FRIENDS PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD

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