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An Open Letter to Pres. Obama from the Gaza Freedom March delegates
January 22, 2010 - الجمعة 08 صفر 1431
Dear Mr. President Barak H. Obama,
We, citizens of 43 countries, gathered in Cairo in December 2009, to travel to the occupied Gaza Strip to show solidarity with Palestinians who endured a massive and inhuman Israeli assault one year ago. We wanted to show them that we, citizens of the world, remember what our governments want us to forget: we remember that human beings live in the Gaza Strip. Men, women and children: mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, grandmothers and grandfathers: people like you and I.
“How to protest” from Al-Ahram Weekly
January 11, 2010 - الاثنين 27 محرم 1431
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
January 10, 2010 - الأحد 26 محرم 1431
Pictures from the march are finally up on the site! New pics are being added everyday 
Democracy Now! covers the Gaza Freedom March (VIDEO)
January 8, 2010 - الجمعة 24 محرم 1431
Check out Democracy Now!’s (democracynow.org) amazing coverage of the Gaza Freedom March in Cairo!
Freeing Gaza from the Pyramids (Photos & Video)
January 2, 2010 - السبت 18 محرم 1431
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
January 1, 2010 - الجمعة 17 محرم 1431
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)
December 31, 2009 - الخميس 16 محرم 1431
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
December 30, 2009 - الأربعاء 15 محرم 1431
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)
December 30, 2009 - الأربعاء 15 محرم 1431
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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, South Africa, Sweden and New York [...]
Egypt May Open the Borders! (GFM Update 12/27)
December 26, 2009 - السبت 11 محرم 1431
Great news! It seems like there might be an opening of the Rafah border after all and we will be re-adjusting our plans to try to leave Cairo on Monday morning, as previously planned!
Egypt “bans” the Gaza Freedom March
December 22, 2009 - الثلاثاء 07 محرم 1431
The Egyptian government, citing security concerns and escalating tensions, has decided not to let the Gaza Freedom March cross into Gaza.
Purpose of the March
December 14, 2009 - الاثنين 28 ذو الحجة 1430
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Israel’s blockade of Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law that has led to mass suffering. The U.S., the European Union, and the rest of the international community are complicit.
The law is clear. The conscience of humankind is shocked. Yet, the siege of Gaza continues. It is time for us to take action! On [...]
Welcome!
September 1, 2009 - الثلاثاء 12 رمضان 1430
This is our first post on our new blog! We hope to use this as a forum to share our views of and experiences with important and relevant news from around the world.
