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  June 3: Nicaragua Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism

  Join us on Saturday, June 3rd to hear the effects of U.S. imperialism on the people of Nicaragua at 11AM [GMT -4]. This hearing will feature expert witness and Supreme Court representative, Dr. Alba Luz Ramos. Dr. Alba Luz Ramos, President of the Supreme Court of Nicaragua in 1984, played a part in the Nicaragua vs United […]

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  Video: DDPA Teach-In: Demystifying the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

  On May 26, 2022, Kerry McLean, international human rights lawyer and co-chair of the NLG International Committee, convened a virtual side event at the 2nd session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, highlighting the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. At the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa […]

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  May 27: Haiti Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism

  Join the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism this Saturday, May 27, for our hearing on Haiti. This hearing will focus on the effects of U.S. imperialism, sanctions and coercive economic measures on the people of Haiti, historically and at present. * May 27th at 10:30am EDT [GMT -4] Join us as we discuss the effects of western […]

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  NLG International in Solidarity with Puerto Rican Activists

  May 23, 2023 The National Lawyers Guild International expresses solidarity with labor activists arrested during a May 1 International Workers Day protest, and with a legislator under investigation for her activism. Eva Ayala, of the teachers’ organization EDUCAMOS; Joselyn Velázquez, of la Jornada Se Acabaron las Promesas [the Promises are Over and Done]; and Josué […]

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  May 26, Webinar: DDPA Teach-In: Demystifying the Durban Declaration & Programme of Action

  DDPA Teach-In: Demystifying the Durban Declaration & Programme of Action Friday, May 26th at 12 pm Eastern time Register here for the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf–spzMqG9OMgmgqgy-PlpgbKNufQYoY At the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa a historic document was adopted by consensus. The Durban Declaration & Programme of Action (DDPA) is a comprehensive document […]

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  Video: 75 years later: the role of the UN & grassroots movements in support of the Palestinian people

  On May 11, 2023, the National Lawyers Guild International Committee hosted a webinar with Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories; Audrey Bomse, co-chair, NLG Mass Incarceration Committee; and Dylan Saba of Palestine Legal. The webinar was moderated by Leigha Gillespie, co-chair of the Palestine Subcommittee. Watch the full video here:

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  May 13: Gaza/Palestine Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism

  Join the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism this Saturday, May 13, for our hearing on Gaza/Palestine! This hearing is taking place at a particularly important moment, as Gaza is under the bombs of the occupation and as the resistance struggles for freedom, as well as falling on the occasion of the 75th commemoration of the ongoing […]

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  May 11, Webinar: 75 years later — the role of the United Nations and grassroots movement building to support the Palestinian People

  Join the National Lawyers Guild for a webinar on Thursday, May 11 on the occasion of the Nakba and 75 years of the occupation of Palestine, “75 years later; the role of the United Nations and grassroots movement building to support the Palestinian People.” The webinar will take place at 1 pm Eastern (10 am […]

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  May 6-7: Eritrea Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism

  Join the International People’s Tribunal on US Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures for a hearing on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Eritrea. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from […]

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  May 3: New York City EMLER Hearings – Attend in Person or Watch the Livestream

  What: The United Nations is doing an official visit in New York City! During this meeting with civil society on May 3, they will hear from Black directly impacted community members regarding police violence and systemic racism against people of African descent. The UN will also, separately, meet with government officials and other stakeholders. Themes: Families of […]

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