UNJPPI Engagement
with BDS
UNJPPI BDS Strategy
This strategy aims to get more United Church of Canada (UCC) members excited and engaged in boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) on a local level as a peaceful means to achieve peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians. The actions of GC44 regarding the postponement of proposals pending the implementation of GCE04 reflects a need to further engage and raise awareness of UCC members on BDS.
Video Resources
1. Amnesty International Video: Investigating the Truth – Is Israel Committing the Crime of Apartheid? (14.37 min) https://vimeo.com/674482282?embedded=true&source=video_title&owner=87399582
2. Mondoweiss: Inside Israeli Apartheid – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LumgWaM72nU&t=339s
3. Michael Lynk PowerPoint – International Law, the Israeli Occupation of Palestine and the Question of Apartheid – Jan 2023
https://mcusercontent.com/8aed6d24bced328b8a6dea5a6/files/28fa9e94-287b-d3eb-7870-8acd9db1a6d3/ApartheidPresentation_January2023Lynk.pdf?ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN+January+2023_COPY_01%29&mc_cid=89155879b0&mc_eid=eaa18b9a36
4. Online Film Salon/Voices from the Holyland – Opens with Michael Lynk presenting his PowerPoint-
https://youtu.be/yLOiXF-kYKU
[Introduction and Michael Lynk PowerPoint presentation from min 7:15 to 29:45;
Saleh Hijazi, former AI Deputy Regional Director for Middle East North Africa from min 30:25 to 38:03;
Rev. Edwin Arrison, Development Officer of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation from min 39:36 to 47:14; followed by Q&A] ;
5. Deep Dive – Israel is NOT a democracy! It’s an Apartheid State. – with Diana Buttu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbIskbRNUjo (5 min)