Below are CJPME's most recent Factsheets. See complete list of all of CJPME's Factsheets


Israel's System of Apartheid

CJPME Factsheet No. 229, published August 2022: This factsheet explores the claim that Israel is committing apartheid against Palestinians. It looks at the main organizations which have accused Israel of apartheid, reviews the claims that Israel is a democracy, and provides a few examples of apartheid in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories. Continue reading

 

ICC Investigation of War Crimes in Palestine

CJPME Factsheet No. 228, published July 2022: This factsheet provides an overview of the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s investigation of war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories. It explains why the ICC decided to open an investigation, why it has proper jurisdiction in Palestine, and why an investigation is necessary. Continue reading

 

Anti-Palestinian Racism

CJPME Factsheet No. 227, published July 2022: This factsheet provides an overview of the Anti-Palestinian Racism framework that was recently introduced by the Arab-Canadian Lawyers Association (ACLA). It looks at the importance of defining anti-Palestinian racism, and provides real-life examples of Palestinians and their supporters who have been subjected to this form of racism.  Continue reading

 

The Forcible Transfer of Masafer Yatta

CJPME Factsheet No. 226, published June, 2022: This factsheet outlines Israel's plans for the mass expulsion of Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta. It explains Israel's use of firing zones to displace Palestinians, unpacks recent legal decisions, and asks whether expulsion would amount to a war crime and/or ethnic cleansing. Continue reading

 

The Assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh

CJPME Factsheet No. 225, published May, 2022: This factsheet provides an overview of the facts surrounding the assassination of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli occupation forces.  Continue reading

 

Covid-19 in Palestine and Israel's Medical Apartheid

CJPME Factsheet No. 224, published June, 2021: This factsheet provides an analysis of the vaccination campaign against Covid-19 in Palestine and Israel's legal responsibility to protect Palestinians from the disease. Continue reading

 

Mass evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan

CJPME Factsheet No. 223, published June 2021: Mass evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan Continue reading

 

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Nakba

CJPME Factsheet No. 222, published March 2021: The Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the Nakba Continue reading

 

UAE-Israel Normalization Agreement

CJPME Factsheet No. 220, published September, 2020: This factsheet provides an overview of the UAE-Israel normalization agreement. Is this really a "peace deal," and is Canada right to welcome it ? Continue reading

 

Canada's 2020 bid for a UN Security Council seat

CJPME Factsheet No. 217, published March, 2020: This factsheet provides an overview of Canada's chances to obtain a seat in the UN Security Council. Running against Norway and Ireland this year, will Canada be able to win the seat for the seventh time ? Continue reading