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11/8 (Livestream) 10am - LIVE Press Conference: UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese to Present damning Report on Canadian Charities Funding Israeli War Crimes Against the Palestinian People

We invite you to join us online for a LIVE Press Conference on Friday, November 8 at 10 AM ET, as Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) and Just Peace Advocates (JPA) release a groundbreaking report, where we will be joined by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

New Report: UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Joins Civil Society Groups to Present Damning Report on Canadian Charities Funding Israeli War Crimes Against the Palestinian People

This landmark report exposes the shocking extent to which Canadian donations are funding Israeli war crimes and human rights violations in occupied Palestine. It reveals how Canadian charities have funneled funds to illegal settlements, violent settler groups , and military activities —violations that call for immediate government action.

Where to watch live - Join us on Friday at 10 am for a livestream of the press conference . No registration required. You can find the livestream at:

This report comes at a critical moment in the fight for justice and human rights. We urge you to join us for its launch, and to hear from key experts on how we can continue to fight for international human rights.

Endorsements for Francesca Albanese

In the face of a baseless smear campaign targeting the Special Rapporteur, IJV proudly stands with Francesca Albanese, whose tireless work on behalf of human rights has been invaluable in exposing violations and advocating for justice.

30 Jewish Organizations: We Support UN Human Rights Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Albanese has been under relentless attack from politically motivated organizations like 'UN Watch', which have been waging toxic smear campaigns to silence her and to harm her human rights mandate. Those organizations have one objective: shielding the Israeli government from international criticism and legal accountability.

Read the joint statement here

IJV Stands with Francesca Albanese and condemns baseless campaign against her

IJV condemns the ongoing smear campaign against Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian Territories. The attacks against Albanese, coming from pro-Israel lobby groups, distort antisemitism in order to shield Israel from accountability for its ongoing and serious violations of international law.

Read IJV's statement here