Canadian Friends Service Committee April E-News (no fooling!)
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Join us to learn about Indigenous rights and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
CFSC has been hard at work with partners to prepare a symposium happening April 6th-7th. You can join virtually to learn about Indigenous peoples' human rights and ecological knowledge. You'll hear from experts on the UN Declaration on the Rights... of Indigenous Peoples and the Sustainable Development Goals. See the full schedule and register for free at: https://DeclarationCoalition.ca/sdgs
You can also check out these brief videos on the topic of Indigenous peoples' human rights and sustainability: &list=PLOXsEwBYTL2cL4cmZYqBdanKTiLQJxJQf
CFSC endorses Jerusalem Declaration on antisemitism
CFSC is deeply concerned by rising hate movements in Canada and other countries. These movements have multiple targets including Jewish people. While unequivocally condemning antisemitism, we've also expressed our concerns with the confusing and deeply flawed IHRA "working definition". CFSC has decided to use the clearer and more meaningful Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism. Its website explains:
The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism is a tool to identify, confront and raise awareness about antisemitism as it manifests in countries around the world today. It includes a preamble, definition, and a set of 15 guidelines that provide detailed guidance for those seeking to recognize antisemitism in order to craft responses. It was developed by a group of scholars in the fields of Holocaust history, Jewish studies, and Middle East studies to meet what has become a growing challenge: providing clear guidance to identify and fight antisemitism while protecting free expression.
Also see this statement from multiple anti-Zionist Jewish organizations that expressed both support for, and some concerns with, the Jerusalem Declaration.
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