Canadiens pour la justice et la paix au Moyen-Orient / Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
Enregistrement :
5
de
12
(2023-10-31
à
2023-10-31)
Politique ou Programme
Advocating for the appointment of a Special Envoy to monitor and advocate for the rights of Palestinian children under occupation.
Canada’s record and reputation at the United Nations General Assembly – encouraging the principled support for all resolutions which aim to uphold human rights in the Middle East.
Encouraging meaningful engagement with the analysis and recommendations of human rights organizations on the ground in Palestine-Israel, including support for the legal analysis of crimes of apartheid as defined by international law.
Encouraging participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Promote Palestinian Human Rights. The Task Force brings together legislators from North America and Europe to discuss initiatives to promote human rights in the region.
Encouraging strengthened support for Palestinian civil society, and clear opposition to Israel’s terrorism designations which unjustly criminalize civil society organizations in occupied territory.
Expressing concerns over the federal government’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, and the negative impacts on free expression and human rights advocacy.
Increased funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Recognition of the State of Palestine.
Shifting Canada’s approach to the Israel-Palestinian conflict to reflect the fact that there are no negotiations presently taking place, and emphasizing the need for urgent action in support of human rights.
Urging government attention to address all forms of racism and discrimination, including hatred against Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian Canadians.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
Encouraging legislative options to stop the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory.
Règlement
Advocating for the review of Canada-Israel bilateral agreements to make sure that these do not contribute to violations of international humanitarian or human rights law.
Advocating for the suspension of arms sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, and for proper adherence to the terms of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).