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Dear Friends of SJS,
VIDEA is recruiting for 8 funded International Youth Internships!!
Interested in international development? Passionate about Social Justice? Looking for a way to build your international development, women’s studies, sociology, child and youth care, social work, education, public relations, business, communications experience? Looking for a funded overseas internship opportunity?
We are looking for YOU if you are 19-30 years of age and a graduate of a diploma or degree programme. The first VIDEA International Youth Internship Programme positions in Zambia and Tanzania now open for applications. Deadline July 6th. Check out the VIDEA website to see if one of these internships might be a fit for you or someone that you know. The Programme Description is attached. For full details, please visit:
http://videa.ca/get-involved/opportunities/ More information or questions – contact Hillary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Regards,Mary Weston,VIDEA Volunteer
March with Yes2SCS in Pride 2015
Dear YES2SCS Supporters!
Join YES2SCS at PRIDE 2015 THIS Sunday, July 5! We need you!
If you'd like to march in the parade, meet us at 11:45am at the corner of Pandora & Broad (outside the front doors of City Hall, by the rainbow crosswalks). Parade starts at 12pm.
Our colours are red & blue so if you have those in your wardrobe, please wear! Definitely not a requirement!
We also encourage you to check out the TwoSpirit, Trans, and Genderqueer Solidarity March & Community Festival on Saturday, July 4.
Hope to see you there! For any questions, please be in touch with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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As you may already know, Israel has intercepted the Gaza Freedom Flotilla III, captured one of the vessels that was part of the convoy, the Marianne, and detained its international crew. This confiscation happened while the boat was only 100 nautical miles from the shores of Gaza, in international waters. Meanwhile, the other three vessels that were part of the convoy decided to turn back to Greece. At least two of the individuals detained by Israel are Canadians. Please join our campaign to have Canadian politicians pressure Israel to immediately release the Marianne, its crew and its volunteers.
Please click here to send an email to your MP and the leaders of Canada’s main political parties.
More Info :
Why break the illegal blockade of Gaza?
CJPME has a factsheet which lays out why the blockade of Gaza is illegal and why it amounts to collective punishment. Click here to read it!
Pourquoi briser le blocus illégal de Gaza?
CJPMO a une fiche info qui résume les raisons pour lesquelles le blocus de Gaza est illégal et constitue une punition collective. Cliquez ici pour en prendre part!
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla III (FF3) is an international effort to
break the illegal blockade of Gaza. The flotilla left Europe weeks ago to
deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza. The Canadian participation in the
FF3 is overseen by the pan-Canadian “Gaza’s Ark” group, which has been involved in
related initiatives since 2010.
There are four Canadians on the FF3:
- Robert Lovelace is a former Chief of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and professor of Indigenous Studies at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
- Ehab Lotayef is a Canadian electrical engineer of Egyptian origin, and an experienced human rights activist and organizer, with years of Canadian and international experience.
- Kevin Neish is a retired marine engineer and life-long human rights advocate, especially vis-à-vis the Palestine-Israel conflict. In 2010 Kevin was aboard the first Gaza Aid Flotilla when it was attacked by the Israeli army.
- Christian Martel is a retired postal worker and labour organizer from Québec. He has worked for many years on international solidarity issues.
The participants and boats in the FF3 initiative were unarmed, and intended to break the blockade non-violently. The FF3 was not planning to enter Israeli coastal waters while approaching Gaza, instead approaching directly through Gazan territorial waters. The FF3 was bringing much needed building supplies to Gaza, and was planning to carry out exports of Palestinian commerce in Gaza – as much as $24,000 worth. As such, Israel’s brutal and destructive approach to the flotilla and its crew was entirely unwarranted.
The blockade of Gaza is considered illegal because 1) it is a belligerent action by Israel imposed without a UN mandate, and 2) it constitutes a form of “collective punishment,” as Gaza’s civilian population suffers enormously under the blockade’s restrictions. Israel justifies its blockade arguing that they are preventing movement of arms to Hamas. Were this truly the intent, such monitoring could be performed without economically isolating the entire territory of 1.5 million people. During times of conflict, Israel often promises to loosen the blockade, but ultimately does very little once international attention moves away from the conflict. Please read CJPME’s factsheet on Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza for more information.
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RUN FOR BIODIVERSITY
For the 4th year running, one of Canada’s most experienced international development organizations, USC Canada (founded in 1945 as the Unitarian Service Committee), has registered our Run for Biodiversity (R4B) as part of the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, half marathon, 8km and kids races being held on October 11.
We’re looking for dedicated runners and walkers to help us fundraise! It’s for a great cause – you’ll be helping farming families rebuild their lives after the disastrous earthquakes in Nepal.
· All R4B-Victoria runners and walkers who commit to raising $100 will receive a specially-designed Run for Biodiversity T-shirt in appreciation for their fundraising efforts.
· As a special campaign again this year, the first 10 students who contact us will be registered for free!
· In addition, we will offer free registration to anyone who raises $250 or more.
· And for non-students, pls note that the registration rates go up on July 15, so contact us soon if you’re interested in joining us.
Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for registration details, and we warmly invite you to help spread the word too.
Many thanks,
David
David Rain
Legacy Gifts and Donor Recognition
Coordinator, Run for Biodiversity
USC Canada
56 Sparks Street, Suite 705
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1P 5B1
Tel: 1-613-234-6827, ext 231
Fax: 1-613-234-6842
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