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Accompaniment updates

Details: Published on Saturday, 29 January 2022 07:56; Written by editor

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PBI-Honduras continues to accompany trial of the Guapinol River defenders

PBI-Mexico accompanies solidarity protests in Mexico City and Chihuahua City for murdered journalists

PBI-Honduras accompanies Visitacion Padilla Women's Movement for Peace at Women’s Day march in Tegucigalpa Read more: Accompaniment updates

We did it! Total and Chevron to exit Myanmar

Details: Published on Saturday, 29 January 2022 01:08; Written by editor

Hi A,

WE DID IT! After we grew our petition to over 100,000 signers urging Total and Chevron to suspend payments to the Myanmar military, our allies in Myanmar, Korea, France, and the US shared it and used it in advocacy meetings with the companies and governments.

And it worked! After months of pressure, Total and Chevron just announced they will withdraw their business from Myanmar.

With allies, we translated the petition into Burmese which gave people from Myanmar a platform to have their voices heard. Even Burmese people working for the energy companies stood by our ask.

And with partners and activists, we organized demonstrations across the US and delivered our voices directly to the companies – including at the Chevron AGM. Through a shareholder resolution filed by allies, Burmese human rights defender Khin Ohmar delivered our call through a video that was presented at the AGM and viewed by shareholders and executives alike.

Similarly, in its press release, Total noted that it felt pressure from shareholders and from people inside Myanmar and their allies around the world.

A, it is thanks to supporters like you that we were able to build up pressure that eventually forced the companies to withdraw their support to...

CoDev Webinar - Spotlight on Cuba: Solidarity Amidst Blockade and Pandemic

Details: Published on Friday, 28 January 2022 16:09; Written by editor

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January 2022 Update- A critical look at education

Details: Published on Friday, 28 January 2022 15:57; Written by editor

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125-year-old turtle at risk

Details: Published on Friday, 28 January 2022 15:22; Written by editor

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PAOV — Grace, a 125-year-old snapping turtle in central Ontario, is at risk of losing her wetland hibernation habitat. Grace is well-known and beloved in the community and she returns to the same wetland every year to spend the winter. The wetland is scheduled to be filled in, which will put Grace and other animals using the wetland to pass the winter at serious risk. You can help protect Grace and her wetland habitat by signing the petition now.

Help Save Grace the Ancient Turtle and her friends, by ending the filling of wetlands!

UFCW signs controversial deal with Uber & more

Details: Published on Friday, 28 January 2022 05:44; Written by editor

UFCW signs controversial deal with Uber & more

Creepy glasses

Details: Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022 20:31; Written by editor

Ray-Ban has teamed up with Facebook to create "Story glasses" which allow people to secretly photograph and record others. In addition to being creepy, it's a data privacy nightmare and will only continue to enrich the coffers of Mark Zuckerberg.

But the glasses are only available in select countries, which means if we raise the alarm now, we can get Luxottica, Ray-Ban's parent company, to stop the rollout and scrap these creepy glasses altogether.

Sign the petition

Ray-Ban has teamed up with Facebook to create “Story glasses” which allow people to secretly photograph and record others.

It’s a stalker’s dream product, and sounds like something out of a Black Mirror episode. But these problematic glasses are already for sale, with...

Cap and trade my heart

Details: Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022 17:14; Written by editor

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Special Offer from CoDev!

Details: Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022 12:14; Written by editor

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URGENT ACTION on Brazil: Meatworkers

Details: Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022 08:51; Written by editor

IUF - International Union of Food r1 URGENT ACTION on Brazil: Meatworkers’ health and safety under attack in Brazil! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌...

Another U.S.-Trained Soldier Stages a Coup in West Africa

Details: Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022 04:22; Written by editor

Paov, I wouldnt ask if this wasnt important

Details: Published on Wednesday, 26 January 2022 12:12; Written by editor

Hi Paov,

We are still reeling from the groundswell of energy at the mass organizing call we hosted last week with our pals at the Council of Canadians and nearly 600 of you across the country.

I wanted you to be the first to know that since we launched the Day of Action for a Just Transition on that call, 12 groups have already added actions to the map. People across the country get what our politicians fail to understand – the stakes are too high for us to delay the shift off of fossil fuels any further.

But I’ll be frank. To have the most impact at this pivotal moment in the fight against the climate crisis, we need actions in as many communities as possible to get the attention of those in power. Paov, will you take a moment and register to host an event in your community on the Day of Action for a Just Transition?

Let me explain why your action matters: Justin Trudeau promised us a Just Transition Act three years ago. Getting just transition legislation right is a critical first step to secure good, green jobs for...

Were facing an expensive legal battle to get this story. Can you chip in $5?

Details: Published on Wednesday, 26 January 2022 08:25; Written by editor

When a giant oil company announced plans to build the 1,172-mile-long Dakota Access pipeline across watersheds and drinking water sources, it sparked massive protests led by members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

The backlash was swift and brutal. Security guards attacked pipeline opponents with dogs. Protesters faced charges carrying up to 110 years in prison.

As part of its response, pipeline owner Energy Transfer hired TigerSwan, a security firm that collaborated with police and employed military-style surveillance and counterinsurgency tactics against the Indigenous-led protest movement.

The Intercept has covered the protests from the beginning and broken countless stories on TigerSwan’s counterinsurgency campaign against #NoDAPL activists. Now we’re suing to gain access to thousands of pages of public records...

Council Catch-Up

Details: Published on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 12:59; Written by editor

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First E-News of 2022

Details: Published on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 11:46; Written by editor

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Thank you to Keira and CFSC is hiring

As those of you who attended one of the events CFSC hosted last year know, they were organized by Keira Mann. Keira started with CFSC as a summer Program Assistant in 2015. After finishing her undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University she went on to join our small staff team as the Assistant Coordinator, Programs and Events.

Say no to federal subsidies for false climate solutions!

Details: Published on Monday, 24 January 2022 15:15; Written by editor

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January 2022 Update- A critical look at education

Details: Published on Monday, 24 January 2022 13:39; Written by editor

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Stop the Massacre of Elephants on the Deadly Indian Railways!

Details: Published on Sunday, 23 January 2022 19:40; Written by editor

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PAOV – this petition is taking off on Change.org, and we think you might be interested in adding your name. Sign now to help:

Stop the Massacre of Elephants on the Deadly Indian Railways!

Sangita Iyer started this petition to Bhupender Yadav, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Project Elephant Director, and it now has 10,954 signatures

Sign now with a click

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FBI Sought Documents Related to U.S.-Funded Coronavirus Research in China

Details: Published on Sunday, 23 January 2022 16:18; Written by editor

Dog killed in spring-loaded trap

Details: Published on Sunday, 23 January 2022 15:04; Written by editor

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PAOV — "Conibear traps are dangerous for pets and people, causing an extremely cruel, agonizing death and serious and long-lasting injury to any living creature caught in them." In Manitoba, trappers are allowed to use spring-loaded conibear traps. These traps are marketed as “instant-kill”, but often lead to a slow and excruciating death for animals. Ruby, a spaniel-mix dog, died in pain after struggling for 30 minutes in a conibear trap while on a walk. This petition is calling for the traps to be banned province-wide. You can help by adding your signature.

Ban conibear traps in Manitoba!