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ACT NOW FOR PALESTINE! EVERY ACTION COUNTS!
*Here below is the latest PETITION issued by La Via Campesina to Stop 
the Genocide War Committed by Israeli occupation against Palestinians 
and to safeguard civilians in the Gaza Strip. Every action counts in 
this moment. We request all our members, allies and friends to read the 
PETITION, SIGN and email it to the concerned departments in your 
government, Members of Parliament as well as the UN Secretary-General 
calling upon all of them to act in the interest of humanity.*
*Also, join the webinar to listen, learn and act from an informed 
position !*
*“Live from Palestine: Testimonial Teach-In"* is a timely and
        necessary webinar organized by La Via Campesina and allies to
        provide organizations and individuals the opportunity to listen
        to testimonials from Palestine to fill the information gaps and,
        of course, to act urgently
*Guest Speakers in Palestine include: *
*
Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC)
*
Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network - Friends of Earth Palestine
    (PENGON)
*
Palestine Medical Relief Society (PMRS)
*
Stop the Wall Coalition
*Who can attend:* Everyone interested to know better the Palestinian 
situation
*Zoom:* https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85041173315
*Date:* Sunday, 29 October 2023
*Time: *5 PM Palestine time (Click here to find your local for webinar 
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?p1=702&iso=20231029T17&msg=Live%20from%20Palestine%20-%2029%20October%202023&ah=2&low=4)
*_HERE IS THE INTERNATIONAL PETITION FROM LA VIA CAMPESINA_*:
*Given the principles of international human rights law, the Universal 
Declaration of Human Rights, and the Geneva Conventions, we, La Via 
Campesina (LVC), a global peasant movement, voice our profound concern 
regarding the genocide war committed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza.*
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Since October 7th, Israel has been waging a genocide war against the 
Palestinian people. This relentless aggression has tragically claimed 
the lives of nearly 4,000 Palestinian civilians and left over 13,000 
injured, with a staggering 65% of the casualties being women and 
children. This assault has caused extensive destruction, obliterating, 
or damaging around 70,000 homes and numerous public and private structures.
As a result, close to a million Palestinians have been internally 
displaced within the Gaza Strip. Simultaneously, the Israeli occupation 
has imposed an unparalleled blockade on the Gaza Strip, inhabited by 2.5 
million Palestinians. This embargo includes prohibiting the entry of 
food, cutting off water and electricity supplies, and restricting 
movement throughout the region.
*Considering the aforementioned, we, the undersigned, call for the 
following immediate actions:*
* *Unconditional Cessation of Hostilities*: An immediate and
    unconditional cessation of ongoing hostilities and acts of violence
    against civilians.
  * *Safe Passage and Border Openings*: The establishment of safe
    corridors and the opening of all border crossings to facilitate the
    swift entry of medical aid, and food, and to expediently transport
    the injured for urgent medical care.
  * *Accountability for War Crimes*: Prosecution of those responsible
    for war crimes before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in line
    with its mandate and international law.
  * *Formation of International Investigative Committees*: Establishment
    of international committees to investigate and report on the
    unprecedented crimes committed during this conflict. In advocating
    for these actions, we stand in solidarity with all civilians caught
    in the crossfire and seek justice, peace, and the upholding of
    fundamental human rights.
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*If you agree with these demands, we urge you to send an email to the UN 
Secretary General António Guterres, reiterating these demands: CLICK TO 
EMAIL THE SECRETARY GENERAL NOW mailto:sgcentral@un.org*
*You can also sign this petition below*
Take action and sign ! https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/i/lKO5rTvz
*Find out about the solidarity demonstrations for the Palestinian people 
that are happening around the world HERE 
https://www.gazaispalestine.com/protest and Join!*
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