RADIO INTIFADA SPECIAL
intifada=shaking off - oppression/silence
Voices from Kolkata to Casablanca
Voices of struggle, Voices for change
Thursday, January 8, 2009 3-4pm PDT
ISRAELI VIOLATIONS of INTERNATIONAL LAW
What Can Be Done?
Even before the current Israeli assault on Gaza, international legal experts considered the Israeli blockade of Gaza a crime against humanity and a violation of international laws and treaties. Now, serious questions are being raised about Israeli perpetration of war crimes. In today’s program, we will discuss the various avenues being pursued to hold Israel accountable for violations of international laws, treaties and conventions.
We will hear from three international legal experts to discuss the various options available to the international community and some of the steps that are already being taken:
Richard Falk, Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the OPT
Francis Boyle, Professor of Law, University of Illinois
Lisa Hajjar, Chair of the Law and Society Program, University of California, Santa Barbara
Turning to what civilians can do, we will talk with Jonathan Rosenhead, one of the members
of the BRICUP (British Committee for Universities in Palestine) who recently sailed to Gaza
on the Free Gaza Movement boat, the Dignity.
Produced and hosted by Sherna Berger Gluck, KPFK SWANA/Radio Intifada Collective
SWANA CALENDAR:
Demonstrations:
Weds. 1-07-09, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Candlight Vigial and street theatre
Israeli Consulate, 6380 Wilshire (west of Crescent Heights Blvd)
Participants are requested to wear black and a keffiyeh and to hold signs that emphasize the humanitarian crisis & calls for a cease-fire & ending siege. 45 White ½ white masks with blood tears drawn on them will be available. American Friends Service Committee & LA Jews for Peace
http://www.afsc.org/losangeles/
Sat. 1-10-09, noon, National Day of Emergency Mass Action
Federal Building, Corner of Wilshire and Veteran, Westwood
Stop the U.S./Israeli War on Palestine! Let Gaza Live! www.answerla.org
Cultural Events:
Saturday, 1-10-09, 4pm to 10:30 pm - 2nd ANNUAL LOS ANGELES AMAZIGH (Berber) FILM FESTIVAL
Barnsdall Gallery Theater and Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood, Ca. 90027 - (323) 644-6272
Tickets purchased online in advance through www.itsmyseat.com or at the door
