Scarlett Johansson is “ambassador for oppression,” says Oxfam founder’s grandson
26 January 2014
The “ongoing credibility of Oxfam depends on its adhering to its founding principles … I am certain my grandfather and great-uncle would agree with me.”
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Oxfam backs Scarlett Johansson, despite actress' endorsement of Israeli settlements
25 January 2014
In doing so, Oxfam has taken a clear position against Palestinians and their rights and chosen complicity with Israeli occupation and colonization.
Public radio KQED pulls SodaStream from gifts to donors
24 January 2014
Public broadcaster dumps SodaStream from donor thank-you gifts, citing “controversy” over factory in Israeli settlement.
Oxfam's cowardly stance on Scarlett Johansson's Israeli settlement profiteering
24 January 2014
It’s impossible to be an “ambassador” both for a human rights group and for human rights abusers!
Divestment battle to return to Presbyterian Church
24 January 2014
Israel lobby groups can be expected again to try to halt growing efforts to hold Israel accountable and promote Palestinian rights and a just peace.
Oxfam tells SodaStream spokesmodel Scarlett Johansson that settlements harm Palestinians
23 January 2014
The international development charity Oxfam admonishes Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson over her new role as spokesperson for the Israeli occupation profiteering firm SodaStream.
“Significant escalation” in boycott campaign by Israel’s “best friend” Germany
23 January 2014
“Germany will set an example for the rest of the world,” Israeli foreign ministry warns.
Israel faces isolation with boycotts mounting, UK envoy warns
20 January 2014
Ambassador’s comments come as reports emerge that Israeli banks are facing more pressure from European pension funds over their role in illegal colonies.
UK retailer refuses to shun occupation profiteer SodaStream
14 January 2014
John Lewis ignores international guidelines about the need to avoid aiding Israel’s human rights abuses.
Ten things we've learned about opposition to academic boycott
14 January 2014
For defenders of Israeli colonization, hysteria arises where imagination fails.