The kufiyeh scarf
"The kufiyeh scarf has become a powerful symbol of solidarity with oppressed peoples and resistance to oppression. In the Middle East, it is traditional headgear, with slightly different styles for each country or region. It much of the world, it is often used as an expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Historically, the black and white kufiyeh, or hatta, was the popular headdress of the peasants, thus also signifying lower social status and a rural background. In 1936, the peasants led the armed Palestinian resistance against British colonialism and its support of Zionism. In solidarity with the rebels, and to make it more difficult for the British to spot them, Palestinian townsmen started wearing the kufiyeh also.
In the 60’s, the scarf became emblematic of the nascent Palestinian national movement - it was the favored headwear of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and other symbols of the Palestinian resistance such as Leila Khaled. Leftist parties used a red-and-white version to differentiate themselves within the wider nationalist movement.
These kufiyehs are made in the only remaining kufiyeh factory in Palestine, which is struggling to stay afloat in the face of all obstacles placed upon commerce in Palestine."
Support Palestinian people, order yours here!
http://www.thekufiyehproject.org/
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TAQWA
03092011
Historically, the black and white kufiyeh, or hatta, was the popular headdress of the peasants, thus also signifying lower social status and a rural background. In 1936, the peasants led the armed Palestinian resistance against British colonialism and its support of Zionism. In solidarity with the rebels, and to make it more difficult for the British to spot them, Palestinian townsmen started wearing the kufiyeh also.
In the 60’s, the scarf became emblematic of the nascent Palestinian national movement - it was the favored headwear of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and other symbols of the Palestinian resistance such as Leila Khaled. Leftist parties used a red-and-white version to differentiate themselves within the wider nationalist movement.
These kufiyehs are made in the only remaining kufiyeh factory in Palestine, which is struggling to stay afloat in the face of all obstacles placed upon commerce in Palestine."
Support Palestinian people, order yours here!
http://www.thekufiyehproject.org/
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TAQWA
03092011
Pedido de apoio internacional para o Cacique Raoni e os representantes dos povos indígenas do Xingu (Brasil), contra o projecto Belo Monte.
"Não aceitamos a hidrelétrica de Belo Monte porque entendemos que a usina só vai trazer mais destruição para nossa região. Não estamos pensando só no local onde querem construir a barragem, mas em toda a destruição que a barragem pode trazer no futuro: mais empresas, mais fazendas, mais invasões de terra, mais conflitos e mais barragem depois. Do jeito que o homem branco está fazendo, tudo será destruído muito rápido. Nós perguntamos: o que mais o governo quer? Pra que mais energia com tanta destruição?"
http://www.raoni.fr/actualites-57.php
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TAQWA
22 Junho 2011
http://www.raoni.fr/actualites-57.php
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TAQWA
22 Junho 2011
Manifestação contra o Biotério da Azambuja
No dia 30 de Abril de 2011, às 17h, a Plataforma de Objecção ao Biotério organiza mais uma manifestação de protesto contra a construção do biotério da Fundação Champalimaud.
A Manifestação iniciará em frente ao Centro de Neurociências da Fundação Champalimaud (perto da Torre de Belém), onde é praticada experimentação animal para atingir objectivos que puderiam ser alcançados - de forma mais eficaz e ética - através de diversas alternativas que a Plataforma pretende demonstrar nesta Manifestação.
É inadmissível um gasto de 27 milhões de euros em fundos públicos na construção do Biotério que poderiam reverter para servir diversas necessidades das populações em vez de alimentar uma obra que não irá criar riqueza, nem trabalho, nem inovação científica. Como uma alternativa possível a Plataforma de Objecção ao Biotério propõe a criação um centro 3R, para investigação de novos métodos alternativos à experimentação animal.
Não falte!
Mais informações em: www.pob.pt.vu ou http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1736041916
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R2D2
22/04/2011
A Manifestação iniciará em frente ao Centro de Neurociências da Fundação Champalimaud (perto da Torre de Belém), onde é praticada experimentação animal para atingir objectivos que puderiam ser alcançados - de forma mais eficaz e ética - através de diversas alternativas que a Plataforma pretende demonstrar nesta Manifestação.
É inadmissível um gasto de 27 milhões de euros em fundos públicos na construção do Biotério que poderiam reverter para servir diversas necessidades das populações em vez de alimentar uma obra que não irá criar riqueza, nem trabalho, nem inovação científica. Como uma alternativa possível a Plataforma de Objecção ao Biotério propõe a criação um centro 3R, para investigação de novos métodos alternativos à experimentação animal.
Não falte!
Mais informações em: www.pob.pt.vu ou http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1736041916
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R2D2
22/04/2011
11 Rabits Rescued in Madrid
anonymous report:
“On February 17, 2011 several animal rights activists
entered a farm in the region of Madrid and rescued 11 rabbits, providing
a new home far from cages, trucks, and knives. With this action it is
claimed that animals are not to be used as resources. Next time you say
that direct action does not work, put yourself in their place.”
http://vimeo.com/21666170
http://vimeo.com/21666170
Dogs liberated in Uppsala-Sweden
From: http://directaction.info/index.htm
Received anonymously: " Five dogs liberated from the Swedish Veterinary Institute in Uppsala,
Sweden.
Early morning 26/3, five dogs were liberated from the laboratory
at the Swedish Veterinary Institute in Uppsala, Sweden.
The dogs were being kept there for research but will now be
able to enjoy the rest of their life in families. They will
be able to run in the grass, to play and to grow old without
fear.
The oppression of animals has many faces. Vivisection is one.
But as long as there are cages, there will be resistance. As long as
there are cages, Animal Liberation Front will open them.
Until all cages are empty,
Animal Liberation Front Sweden"
Received anonymously: " Five dogs liberated from the Swedish Veterinary Institute in Uppsala,
Sweden.
Early morning 26/3, five dogs were liberated from the laboratory
at the Swedish Veterinary Institute in Uppsala, Sweden.
The dogs were being kept there for research but will now be
able to enjoy the rest of their life in families. They will
be able to run in the grass, to play and to grow old without
fear.
The oppression of animals has many faces. Vivisection is one.
But as long as there are cages, there will be resistance. As long as
there are cages, Animal Liberation Front will open them.
Until all cages are empty,
Animal Liberation Front Sweden"