The new transition plan proposed by CARICOM, seemingly endorsed by the Core Group and involving PHTK stakeholders, is unlikely to resolve the crisis. Similar past interventions introduced leadership and policies supposedly to alleviate the crisis but, only made it worse. A solution from its people is already there.
La Via Campesina and Union of Agricultural Work Committees call upon the people of the world to join global actions in solidarity with Palestine on the 13th of April – the Global Mobilisation Day. Many actions are planned including Global Fasting- a symbolic action to encourage all of us to pause and reflect on what is happening in Gaza.
Listening to the voices of Palestinian women is fundamental to understand the historical and current forms of genocide against the Palestinian people. They addressed how genocide is not simply about numbers, but an orchestrated policy. Genocide is an attack on the bases that sustain life: land, bodies, the everyday work of production and reproduction of Palestinian life.
On this March 30th, Land Day for Palestine, we issue an unequivocal demand for the immediate cessation of the Israeli-led genocide against the Palestinian people. As we mark the 48th anniversary of Eternal Land Day, we stand in solemn remembrance amid the ongoing, brutal campaign of annihilation carried out by Israeli occupation forces.
This unjust, illegal and exclusionary policy directly and daily affects the life, development and well-being of the Cuban population. The tightening of the blockade has caused a deficit in the capacity of electricity generation, affected the transportation and distribution of food, among many other damages.
CLOC-Via Campesina, have learned of the events that took place in Cuba on March 17, regarding the expression of discontent of groups of citizens in the eastern part of the country, in view of the difficulties that the Cuban people are facing today, specifically related to the deficit in the capacity of electricity generation and food distribution.
Over the past five months, the “Stop Gaza Starvation” campaign led by the Union of Agricultural Work Committees has reached 96,975 beneficiaries in the Gaza Strip, despite severe bombardments and challenges. Essential aid delivered includes food parcels, hygiene and sanitary products, addressing critical needs amidst gas shortages.
The Confédération Paysanne expresses its dismay at the use of starvation as a tool of genocide against the Palestinian people. For months, Israeli has explicitly advocated the use of food as a weapon of war in Gaza. This has led to the catastrophic situation where the entire population faces severe food insecurity and hunger.
We commit ourselves to the active construction of Food Sovereignty, fighting against the crises and violence that affect our communities. We continue to move forward and share experiences, strategies, and dreams, solidifying our commitment to gender equity and social justice in rural areas. Solidarity with the Haitian people.
Peasant organization representatives and anti-colonial activists worldwide will bring us up to speed on Haiti’s recent developments, as the nation grapples with a multifaceted crisis. The webinar will delve into the geopolitical implications of potential foreign intervention, examining the significant roles of countries like Kenya, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.
