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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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NLG stands in solidarity with African People’s Socialist Party, demands charges be dropped
The National Lawyers Guild stands in solidarity with the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) and the Uhuru Movement and strongly condemns the recent indictments by the US government of four of their members for “conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society and spread Russian propaganda.” In clear violation of the First Amendment, the Department […]
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March 19: Syria 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 Sunday, March 19 on the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Syria. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors. The Syria […]
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Video: Libya Hearing of the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
On March 4, the International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades, Coercive Economic Measures, conducted its hearing on the case of Libya. The full video of witness testimony and juror questions is now available online. The National Lawyers Guild is a co-sponsor of the Tribunal. Learn more about the Tribunal and sign up for […]
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Saturday, March 11: Lebanon 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 the effects and impacts of these policies and practices on the people of Lebanon. We will hear testimony and reports from expert and direct witnesses, with questions and discussion from our jurors. The hearing will take place on Saturday, […]
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