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Boycott Apartheid Israel, Boycott Seacret

Posted on May 2, 2011 by fopwa

A dozen activists gathered at Carousel shopping centre on May 2 as part of a boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) action against cosmetics company Seacret. Friends of Palestine WA (FOPWA) called the action in support of the international BDS campaign … Continue reading →

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BDS rooted in law and human rights

Posted on April 8, 2011 by fopwa

[The article below is by Australian Friends of Palestine public advocate Samah Sabawi and was first published here. Quoted first is an editorial comment by AFP's Sonja Karkar explaining the context and that The Australian has so far declined to … Continue reading →

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Boycott Seacret action 26 March

Posted on March 31, 2011 by fopwa

Activists arrived at Carousel shopping centre to flashmob and flier at the Seacret deadsea product booth. A small contingent of Israel supporters were there, as were about 10 security guards & even more police. Activists wore black t-shirts with stickers saying … Continue reading →

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Information about Seacret: why boycott?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by fopwa

This flier contains detailed information on how Seacret profits from the occupation of Palestine, and explains the basis of the boycott campaign. This is the information we will handing out to shoppers around the Seacret kiosk in Carousel on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Join FlashMob at Seacret Carousel

Posted on March 19, 2011 by fopwa

Please print and distribute widely (A4 colour or A5 works in either black&white or colour – print or copy double sided) Seacret March 2011 (A5 for black & white) Seacret March 2011 (A4 Colour) The next place we’d like your … Continue reading →

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Viva Palestina forum at UWA

Posted on March 11, 2011 by fopwa

The video above is from the Viva Palestina presenation at UWA on Thursday 10 March 2011.

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From tear gas to arrest: fighting for peace in the Holy Land

Posted on March 4, 2011 by fopwa

Who – Sarah Haynes: Friends of Palestine WA; Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions; International Solidarity Movement Date – Wednesday 9 March Time – 7:30pm Venue – Christ Church Grammar School Ethics Centre Queries - Teresa Scott on 9442 1705 Check out … Continue reading →

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Viva Palestina talk at UWA

Posted on February 23, 2011 by fopwa

Viva Palestina … a global lifeline … bringing material and political aid to the besieged people of Gaza. This presentation by UWA student Nick W will outline his experiences as part of the Viva Palestina aid convoy to Gaza. He … Continue reading →

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FOPWA Annual General Meeting

Posted on February 23, 2011 by fopwa

Members of Friends of Palestine are advised that the Annual General Meeting will take place: Date: Saturday 12 March Time: 2pm Venue: Hellenic Club, 75 Stirling Street Perth If members want to submit resolutions, these are encouraged one week in … Continue reading →

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Aroma Coffee boycott action in Canada

Posted on February 8, 2011 by fopwa

Action to boycott Aroma cafe in Toronto. Aroma is an Israeli owned company that has outlets in illegal settlements in the West Bank.

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