The EU opposes annexation and considers illegal settlements in occupied territories as an obstacle to international peace and stability. But even though illegal settlements constitute a war crime, the EU allows trade with them. That trade allows for profits from… Continue Reading →

The right to health is protected by international human rights law including the Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). Article 56 of the Fourth Geneva Convention stipulates that an occupying power must ensure… Continue Reading →

The influential ‘Don’t Buy into the Occupation (DBIO)’ report highlights the extraordinary scale of investment by European financial institutions, including pension funds, in companies actively involved in the illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. These companies are contributing… Continue Reading →

What does it mean for a Palestinian to work in an illegal Israeli settlement? How business enterprises and European Financial Institutions are supporting illegal Israeli settlements? How can your trade union organise a successful divestment campaign? It’s time to end… Continue Reading →

The “Don’t Buy Into Occupation” (DBIO) coalition is composed of 28 European and Palestinian civil society organizations. In a detailed report, it denounces the financial links between European financial institutions and companies involved in the Israeli colonization of the occupied… Continue Reading →

Over 100 European political parties, trade unions, human rights organisations and civil society groups sent a letter to Josep Borell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, outlining their grave concern at Israel’s decision to label six Palestinian human rights… Continue Reading →