excerpt from presentation to The European Parliament

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Published on Wednesday, 01 June 2016 13:45
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The Woman's Boat to Gaza hopes to raise the issue of ongoing illegal blockade of Gaza, which denies freedom of movement to Palestinian people and also violates International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law. Confirmed delegates who will be on the Flotilla include Nobel Laureate (1976) and peace activist from Northern Ireland, Mariead Maguire, Green Party New Zealand Member of Parliament Marama Davidson and member of Knesset Haneen Zoabi. Other delegates will be announced in the coming weeks.

One of the important goals of our mission is to highlight the devastating effects of the brutal blockade on the Palestinian people living in Gaza and will emphasize in particular the struggle of women, and their many roles within the resistance. Women in Gaza often fill the role of caring for and sustaining life, and are actively involved in community development and nation building. It is important to make their voices heard, even more so during periods of... extreme injustice.

A United Nations report states that Gaza will be uninhabitable by 2020. Our project is supported by many women’s groups in Gaza and by civil society around the world who wish to change this horrifying prediction.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has asked for the support of members of the European Parliament for the Women’s Boat to Gaza and will seek assurances from all governments that they will protect and not obstruct its peaceful mission of solidarity to the besieged Palestinian people of Gaza.



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CAIA Active Members Committee