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Why does taking action for just peace in Palestine and Israel support our work for climate justice?
Updated 15 November 2023
On 19 June this year, the UK Government tabled a bill that infringes on our right to use boycott and divestment as peaceful means of protest. The 'Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill' (or 'Anti-boycott bill') aims to prevent public bodies (such as local authorities, universities, some pension funds and other public institutions like the National Health Service) from making financial decisions based on ethical choices.
Why does taking action for just peace in Palestine and Israel support our work for climate justice?