Talk about last minute parliamentary chaos & shame on the government for not engaging seriously on this motion for nearly 2+ weeks. Disappointment at what has been watered down, particularly re: statehood. But this is still significant progress IF now taken seriously. 1/7
Hospitals should never be battlegrounds. We are terribly worried about the situation at Al-Shifa Hospital in northern #Gaza, which is endangering health workers, patients and civilians.
The hospital has only recently restored minimal health services. Any hostilities or militarization of the facility jeopardize health services, access for ambulances, and delivery of life-saving supplies.
Hospitals must be protected. Ceasefire!
🚨URGENT ACTION NEEDED🚨
There are only a few more days to pressure the Liberals to support our motion calling for a #CeasefireNow.
Please visit:
https://t.co/Tgr2B2Mzpm
This is unprecedented as far as I know. It is, in fact, historic. Biden staffers organized a vigil outside the #WhiteHouse calling on their boss to call for a ceasefire.
Wow!
And to the staffers, thank you so much!
I’m a Jew and I feel pretty safe.
Two things make me feel unsafe:
1. The sadistic unending murder of Palestinian civilians by Israel, supported by US,UK, Canada etc.
2. The attacks from other Jews, meant to silence me (and everyone).
Those 2 things stop, I feel 100% safer.
A little over a week ago, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem announced the decision to forego any unnecessary celebrations this year for Christmas. In Bethlehem, Palestinians took down Christmas lights that have been up for years in solidarity with Gaza.
The unstable ceasefire on the Korean Peninsula just marked its 70th year. The 80 million people who live there need an end to an endless war. Please continue to pray for peace on the Korean Peninsula. https://t.co/m26ab6NpMV
#UCCan#KoreaPeaceAppeal
For Thursdays in Black, the Moderator and members of the General Council Office staff are proud to be a community of people at The United Church of Canada who speak out against gender-based violence.
#UCCan#ThursdaysinBlack
#Budget2023 : The government's response to some of the word's greatest challenges is embarrassing.
Budget 2023 had no investments on key aid programs from women's rights to nutrition to girl education. We have cut foreign aid by 15% from Budget 2022: $8.15B to $6.88B.
Federal Budget 2023 undermines Canada’s standing in the world, as government backpedals on aid commitment, says coalition of 90 NGOs.
Read the full news release ⬇️⬇️⬇️:
https://t.co/b7lBhEYzdf
#BudgetDay2023
Our government's response to the enormous challenges the world is facing was a huge let down.
The entire sector is united in its reaction.
Read what 94 NGOs had to say about #Budget2023:
https://t.co/yEwv3TDUl4
A group of 77 non-governmental orgs have written an Open Letter to @cafreeland ahead of #Budget2023 asking her to "#KeepThePromise to increase our international assistance contributions."
Read our Open Letter: https://t.co/XRUiJgSUqg
JOINT STATEMENT: A coalition of 90 international cooperation NGOs responds to #Budget2023, saying federal budget undermines Canada’s standing in the world as government backpedals on aid commitment. #KeepThePromise
Read here: https://t.co/5pvcHhhskA
Excited to be in Toronto this Thurs Nov 10 with @deannliem to screen Crossings at 7:00 p.m. at the Ontario College of Art & Design Univ. Auditorium @reelasian! Please come and encourage your friends!