Hands Off Rafah! Update on Saturday's National Demonstration
Posted: 14th February 2024
Event Bulletin – 14/02/24
Hands Off Rafah! Update on Saturday’s National Demonstration
Women and children who fled to Rafah seeking refuge are now under attack. The civilian infrastructure is being destroyed as Israel prepares for a ground invasion. The refugees have nowhere to turn.
We cannot stand by while this genocide is taking place before our eyes. This is why we must once again get onto the streets. We are asking all our supporters to join us on Saturday (17 Feb) in central London and take part in a Global Day of Action, demanding an immediate ceasefire.
We’re assembling at Marble Arch (Speaker’s Corner) at 12 noon to march to the Israeli Embassy, London, W8. Join us.
Leaflets for the demonstration are available for collection from our office in London, N7, tomorrow between 10-5pm. Please call ahead on 02075614830.
Stand With #PalestinianWomen in Your Workplace on #IWD24
Building on our last #StandWithGaza Workplace Day of Action which saw thousands of people joining actions in hundreds of workplaces on 7th Feb, the next DoA will coincide with International Women’s Day 2024 on Fri 8 March and will have the theme ‘Solidarity With #PalestinianWomen’.
Women and children have been forced to bear the brunt of Israel’s genocide in Gaza so it’s vital that we highlight their plight on #IWD24. We hope you will join us as the push to take the struggle for justice for Palestine into the workplace continues.
Also, don’t forget our 2024 Trade Union Conference on 2nd March!
Speakers include Daniel Kebede (NEU Gen Sec), Libby Nolan (Unison President), Ian Hodson (BFAWU President), Andrew Feinstein (Shadow World), Mohammed Shafiq (Chair of PCS Black Members Committee), Lindsey German (StWC Convenor), Andrew Murray (StWC Vice President) and Sean Vernell (UCU Exec). More TBA. All trade union members welcome.
Last Chance to Stop Assange’s Extradition – Join the Protest
Julian Assange’s very last chance to escape extradition to the US will happen next week in the Royal Courts of Justice. Read this thread from Julian’s wife Stella so you understand what is at stake.
We need everyone who can possibly come down to protest outside the court, on both Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st February. We’ll be there from 8.30am to the close of court business in the late afternoon. Do join us for as long as you can. But no matter how much time you have, please come down and add your voice to those demanding a free press.