Norway

“Ambassadors” appointed by Norway’s trade unions travel to Palestine, then urge a boycott of Israel when they return home.

The controversial Halvorssen has also affirmed that he sees no reason to stop taking money from Islamophobes to support his Human Rights Foundation, which produces the Oslo forum.

More countries join the campaign against UEFA’s choice of Israel as location for the European Under-21 tournament.

Politicians in Oslo discuss boycott while Swedish church breaks with security firm G4S.

In this latest roundup of news from the global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, we take a look back at a year full of victories.

“Findings by the United Nations that the Separation Barrier and settlement activities were illegal under international law were central to the Fund’s decision to exclude the companies.”

University’s decision to not renew contract a major victory for campaign against occupation profiteer.

Amnesty International and Norwegian trade unions join forces to demand that G4S stops aiding human rights abuses.

In a precedent-setting move, Norway has ended tax-deductions for organizations that finance Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land.