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ASB Risks Losing Thousands Of Customers Over Illegal Israeli Settlement Investments
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 6:05 pm | Justice for Palestine
Despite weeks of public pressure and ASB's claim to be "reviewing their investments," the bank continues to invest KiwiSaver funds in Motorola Solutions Inc - a company identified by the United Nations for its role in maintaining and enabling illegal ... More >>
Protests At Branches Around NZ Calling On Major Bank To Divest From Israeli Apartheid
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:24 am | Justice for Palestine
The protests are part of the Don’t Bank on Apartheid campaign targeting ASB KiwiSaver funds’ investment in Motorola Solutions Inc., which is included in a UN list of companies involved in Israel’s illegal settlement activities. More >>
Kiwis Ready To Leave ASB KiwiSaver Over Illegal Israeli Settlement Investments
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 12:20 pm | Justice for Palestine
The campaign launched on Sunday, 6 October and already over 1000 people have called on ASB to divest, including almost 500 ASB Customers who have committed to moving their funds. More >>
Justice For Palestine Welcomes Labour’s Call To Ban Goods And Services From Illegal Israeli Settlements
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 9:44 pm | Justice for Palestine
Labour's call is a positive and tangible step that the Government can and should take. We urge the Government to enact this initiative and to also address our broader calls for upholding New Zealand’s obligations under international law and commitment ... More >>
Palestinian Rights Group Appalled At Extension Of NZDF Deployment To Support US, Israel, Amid Inaction On Gaza
Monday, 15 July 2024, 4:48 am | Justice for Palestine
Justice for Palestine is appalled by the Minister of Defence’s decision to extend the NZDF deployment to the Red Sea until January 2025. More >>
Stop Killing Journalists – Save The Free Press From Gaza To Aotearoa - Vigil Tomorrow
Friday, 10 May 2024, 9:57 am | Justice for Palestine
A vigil is being held to mark the anniversary of her killing and those of around 100 of her journalism colleagues since then at Wellington’s Midland Park this Saturday. More >>
Mass Protest Planned To Urge Action On UN Ceasefire Resolution
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 11:55 am | Justice for Palestine
Yesterday the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. This significant step and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza prompted an urgent debate in the New Zealand Parliament. Leader ... More >>
Justice For Palestine Joins Appeal To NZ Govt To Grant Emergency Visas To Gazans
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 9:14 am | Justice for Palestine
Justice for Palestine is proud to join a large number of social justice organisations in Aotearoa appealing to the New Zealand government to urgently grant emergency humanitarian visas to Palestinians in Gaza who have family ties in Aotearoa, New Zealand. In an ... More >>
Human Rights Group Urges NZ Govt To Act Now To Protect Palestinian Civilians
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 6:13 pm | Justice for Palestine
Justice for Palestine urges the New Zealand Government to show moral leadership and break with a double standard on violence: that only Palestinians must renounce violence, and only Israel has the right to defend itself. Israeli Defence Minister ... More >>
Human Rights Group Urges NZ Govt To Act Now To Protect Palestinian Civilians
Thursday, 12 October 2023, 5:57 am | Justice for Palestine
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Justice for Palestine is holding a vigil on Sunday, 15 October at 3pm at Waitangi Park to stand together for peace, justice and a free Palestine. Justice for Palestine urges the New Zealand Government to show moral leadership and ... More >>
Labour Party’s Manifesto Commitment To Extend Diplomatic Recognition To The State Of Palestine Is Welcomed
Sunday, 1 October 2023, 8:24 pm | Justice for Palestine
Sunday, 1 October 2023 Justice for Palestine and Alternative Jewish Voices welcome the Labour Party’s announcement that if elected it will extend diplomatic recognition to the state of Palestine, by inviting the Head of the General Delegation of Palestine ... More >>
Palestinian Community Urges Boycott Of Doc Edge Film Festival
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 12:25 pm | Justice for Palestine
For several years now the Documentary Edge Film Festival has accepted sponsorship from the Israeli Embassy. This stance has put them at odds with Palestinian human rights organisations who argue that accepting funds from the Israeli government normalises More >>