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The birth of agro-resistance in Palestine

by Nada Khader | Sep 9, 2016 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Environmental and Food Justice, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building

The birth of agro-resistance in Palestine   For decades Israel has been driving Palestinian farmers  off their land by imposing restrictions on agriculture.  But one company, Canaan Fair Trade, has found an innovative  way to resist     Jonathan Cook The Link...

When Police Unions Impede Justice

by Nada Khader | Sep 9, 2016 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog

From The New York Times: When Police Unions Impede Justice It’s time to revise police contracts that make it almost impossible to bring officers to...

Saudis must face consequences for promoting extremism

by Nada Khader | Sep 9, 2016 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building

Last December, Farah Pandith of the Council on Foreign Relations, who was the first State Department special representative to Muslim communities, called for Saudi Arabia to face consequences if it did not stop promoting extremism. She wrote in the New York Times: ...

WESPAC Plot at Bethel Baptist Community Gardens

by Nada Khader | Aug 17, 2016 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Community Gardening, Director's Blog, Environmental and Food Justice, Frontpage

A big thanks to Sadie’s initiative at the Bethel Baptist Community Gardens in White Plains.  The WESPAC plot has produced dozens of pounds of fresh produce for the Open Arms Men’s Shelter in downtown White Plains.  Thank you, Sadie, and to all who have...

The Birth of Agro-Resistance in Palestine

by Nada Khader | Aug 17, 2016 | Communities & Focus Areas, Environmental and Food Justice, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Racial Justice

The birth of agro-resistance in Palestine For decades Israel has been driving Palestinian farmers off their land by imposing restrictions on agriculture. But one company, Canaan Fair Trade, has found an innovative way to resist  Jonathan CookThe Link (Americans...
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Dear Friends,We are pleased to announce the launch of a new dedicated Annual Awards page on the WESPAC website.For more than fifty years, WESPAC has honored individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision, and commitment have helped advance peace, justice, human rights, environmental sustainability, and dignity and freedom for all. Our Annual Awards Gala has become an important opportunity to celebrate the people and movements working to create a more just and compassionate world.The new webpage serves as a central location for information about our Annual Awards program, including details about current and past honorees, event materials, photographs, and our Awards Journal. We hope it will help preserve the history of this important tradition while highlighting the inspiring work of those we have been privileged to recognize.We invite you to visit the page and explore the 2026 Awards Journal, which features this year's honorees and many of the community partners who work alongside WESPAC in advancing progressive social change.Thank you for your continued support of WESPAC and our shared commitment to building a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future.In solidarity,Nada ...

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