Nablus 2009

Note: In Palestine, BDS Campaign events were launched during Israeli Apartheid Week as the beginning of a month of activities, actions, and events leading up to the Global BDS Day of Action on 30 March 2009. This is why many of the events take place after 9 March, but under the heading of Israeli Apartheid Week.

Click here for a list of Events in Palestine (SORTED BY DATE)

Click here for a list of Events in Palestine (SORTED BY DISTRICT)

Locations: Al-Najah University - Balata Refugee Camp

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Location: Al-Najah University
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The Global BDS Campaign: Comparing South African and Palestinian Experience
4 March 2009, 12:20-1:20pm
Martyr Thafer al-Masry Square, Al-Najah University
Presentation by Professor Saed Abu Hijleh

Video Conference with Manchester University Students
Time and Date: TBA
See the work of Manchester students at: http://manunioccupation.wordpress.com

Activities Throughout the Week
-“Let's Make al-Najah University Empty of Israeli Products” Petition aiming to collect signatures from all students and faculty
-Preparation of a BDS quilt – large piece of cloth for students on both old and new campuses to sign on
-Students to gather in the main square of both campuses and take an oath to boycott Israeli products
-Preparation and dissemination of BDS campaign outreach materials (buttons, stickers, posters, leaflets, etc..)
Click here to see the leaflet produced by al-Najah BDS campaigners

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Location: Balata Refugee Camp
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Youth Forum on BDS Campaign
8 March 2009
2-4pm
Yafa Cultural Center, Balata Camp
Presentation by Fayez Arafat on the BDS campaign and the role of youth and students in the campaign.

Mothers, Parents and the BDS Campaign
10 March 2009
11am-1pm
Yafa Cultural Center, Balata Camp
Presentation by Palestinian National Council Member Husam Khader to the mothers and parents of the camp on the importance of boycotting Israeli products, and the effects on the Palestinian economy.

The Other Side of the Boycott: Promoting Palestinian Production
12 March 2009
1-3pm
Yafa Cultural Center, Balata Camp
Forum featuring fayez Arafat and Mahmoud Sbeih to civil society organizations operating in the camp on the promotion of Palestinian products and the boycott campaign against Israel until it implements international law, and particularly Palestinian refugee rights.