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June 24: Iraq Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
Join us on Saturday, June 24 for our hearing covering the impact of U.S. sanctions and imperialism on the people of Iraq at 10:30AM [GMT -4]. Hear from a range of experts who will testify to the impact of sanctions and blockades on Iraq in various sectors and areas of the country, and the role […]
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NLG President Suzanne Adely speaks at forum to Free Alex Saab in Caracas
On June 14, the “Lawfare Against Venezuela” forum was convened in Caracas, Venezuela, marking three years on the unjust detention and extradition of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab by the United States. Suzanne Adely, President of the National Lawyers Guild, who previously visited Alex Saab in federal prison in Miami with fellow NLG member Audrey Bomse, […]
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June 10 and 11: Cuba Hearing, International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism
Join us on Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, to hear the effects of U.S. imperialism on the people of Cuba at 10:30AM [GMT -4]. Hear from a range of experts who will testify to the impact of sanctions and blockades on Cuba in agriculture, health, communications and other sectors, and the role of […]
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National Lawyers Guild: We support Fatima Mohammed #WeStandWithFatima
Support Fatima: Sign on to the Within Our Lifetime statement and call to action The National Lawyers Guild expresses its strongest support for Fatima Mohammed, the commencement speaker, elected by the student body, at the CUNY Law School 2023 graduation. CUNY Law School is known for its progressive reputation; it is a school that has […]
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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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