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“Eyes In Gaza”: A presentation by Dr. Mads Gilbert in Toronto

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On Wednesday, SPHR-Ryerson hosted Dr. Mads Gilbert, MD, PhD for his presentation, "Eye in Gaza". Dr. Mads Gilbert is an internationally-acclaimed doctor, professor, local politician, and Head of the Dept. of Emergency at the University of North Norway. During the 3-week brutal assault on Gaza last year, Dr. Mads Gilbert and his colleague Dr. Erik Fosse were the only two foreign doctors allowed into the region. They spent their entire time there embedded in the overcrowded and understaffed Al-Shifaa hospital. Dr. Mads Gilbert became the world's window into the prison known as Gaza, providing regular updates on the atrocities taking place there. He has been seen on Al-Jazeera, BBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and more.

“How to protest” from Al-Ahram Weekly

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The Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram Weekly has a remarkable editorial titled "How to Protest" about the effects of the Gaza Freedom March and the events that unfolded in Cairo after the Egyptian government refused to allow 1362 international delegates to go to Gaza.

Photos from the Gaza Freedom March

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Pictures from the march are finally up on the site! New pics are being added everyday :)

Democracy Now! covers the Gaza Freedom March (VIDEO)

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Check out Democracy Now!'s (democracynow.org) amazing coverage of the Gaza Freedom March in Cairo!
 

Freeing Gaza from the Pyramids (Photos & Video)

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For our last day in Cairo, we decided to take a group and head over to the pyramids for one last group activity while doing exactly what Egyptian authorities have been wanting us to do since we've been here: tourism! But of course, for GFMers, no activity is complete without a little activism sprinkled in :)

Gaza Freedom Marchers issue the “Cairo Declaration” to end Israeli Apartheid

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Gaza Freedom Marchers approved today a declaration aimed at accelerating the global campaign for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israeli Apartheid. Roughly 1400 activists from 43 countries converged in Cairo on their way to Gaza to join with Palestinians marching to break Israel's illegal siege. They were prevented from entering Gaza by the Egyptian authorities.

Where are the buses?!?! (GFM Update 12/30)

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Last night we got word that organizers from CodePink met with Mrs. Mubarak and negotiated a deal to allow 100 people and 2 buses leave for Gaza the next morning. We were given just one hour to make the very tough decision of choosing 2 people from each delegation (more or less, depending on proportion) to send on those buses. After submitting the names, the Canadian delegation met and decided that this deal was just one big slap in the face.

SILENCE NO MORE

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Later this morning the Gaza Freedom Marchers will attempt to walk to Gaza for peace and to stop the siege.

GAZA FREEDOM MARCHERS REJECT EGYPTIAN OFFER TO LET JUST 100 ENTER GAZA (VIDEO)

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After three days of vigils and demonstrations in downtown Cairo, Suzanne Mubarak’s offer to allow just 100 of 1,300 delegates to enter Gaza was rejected by the Gaza Freedom March Coordinating Committee as well as many of the larger contingents – including those from France, Scotland, Canada, [...]

Gaza-bound convoy stranded in Jordan after Egypt rejects Red Sea Port entry

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Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy, led by British MP George Galloway, was still stranded in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday for a second day, following a dispute with Egypt over the caravan's point of entry.
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