PSC Weekly update - November 5th 2010

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BDS week of Action: Join the Ahava Protest
Respond to the call from Palestinian civil society to people of conscience around the world to join them in the growing movement of boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel until the country complies with international law and recognises Palestinian rights.

We’ll be kicking off the week of action by saying no to stolen beauty - join the fortnightly protest outside the ‘Ahava’ flagship store in Covent Garden on Saturday 6th November from 11-1pm. Bring your union flags, bathrobes, towels - find out more at: http://freepalestinefortnightlydemo.wordpress.com/

Get involved in the BDS Week of action: www.palestinecampaign.org/bds

William Hague vows to change the law on Universal Jurisdiction. Act now! - Lobby your MP and stop suspected war criminals entering the country

On Wednesday, the Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterated the government’s commitment to urgently resolve the “unacceptable situation” with regard to universal jurisdiction during his visit to Israel. The coalition government want to change the current legislation to give the Director of Public Prosecutions power over issuing arrest warrants against alleged international criminals who visit the UK

The change will make it easier for war criminals to escape justice - take action now!

1.Email your MP asking them to sign EDM 108: http://psc.iparl.com/lobby/51
2.Arrange a meeting with your MP at their next surgery. Find your MP’s contact details at: http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/
3.Lobby your MP as part of our Annual Lobby of Parliament on Wednesday 24th November from 2-6pm - Click here to arrange a meeting. For details of the lobby - including a ‘How to Lobby’ guide and briefing, please visit www.palestinecampaign.org/lobby-2010

For more information on Universal Jurisdiction, and why we are calling for ’no change’ to the law, read the PSC briefing at: http://www.palestinecampaign.org/universal-jurisdiction

Christmas is coming: Buy A ticket for PSC’s Winter Concert and help support our work for 2011!!

PSC would like to invite you to add a twinkle of merriment to your December days and come and enjoy an evening of theatre, poetry and music with us.

We’ve got a great night lined up, including a performance of Seven Jewish Children by the acclaimed playwright Caryl Churchill. This short play is a moving reflection on Israel’s attack on Gaza, and was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in February 2009.

PSC is delighted that West End and television stars, Anna Carteret, David Calder and Andrew Jarvis will be performing the play for us at our Winter Concert.

Tickets on sale now! For more information and to buy tickets click here

PSC Christmas Cards and Palestine Calender now on sale

Help support the work of PSC by sending one of our xmas cards this winter. Get 5 cards for only £3. We are also selling a limited number of “Colors from Palestine” 2011 Calendar for only £12. Don’t miss out - order your xmas cards and Calender today. Visit: www.palestinecampaign.org/shop to order

UNRWA: Peace starts here
15 lives. 15 refugee camps. 15 stories. Check out the new campaign by UNRWA featuring 15 short, personal stories about Palestine refugees from all over the Middle East

Watch the films at: http://www.peacestartshere.org/

NEWS
Hague visits Israel and promises Britain will change Universal Jurisdiction law

Israel delays UN construction materials bound for Gaza

Report on violence of settlers against Palestinian children

Visit Palestine in February 2011 and help with the olive tree planting campaign

Israel blocking Palestinian officials from using main Jordan crossing

Education in Palestine in the world spotlight

EVENTS:
Tuesday 09 November Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions - Support the Palestinians! Public Meeting in Brixton

Wednesday 10 November Tom Hurndall Memorial Lecture in Manchester with Dr Karma Nabulsi

Thursday 11 November Is Israel an Apartheid State? Public Meeting with Ben White in Chiswick

Thursday 11 November Palestinian Films As part of Leeds International Film Festival, Leeds Town Hall

Friday 12 November Mapping Palestine: for its survival or destruction? With Professor Salman Abu Sitta - In London

Saturday 13 November Film and eye-witness account of the attack on Gaza 2008/09 - in Bristol

Sunday 14 November Palestinian Films: Salt of this Sea and discussion at the Renoir, London Renoir Cinema

Plus, many more events around the country on the PSC website events section