Vermonters for Justice in Palestine

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Vermonters for Justice in Palestine (VTJP) was founded on the belief that Justice is a necessity before Peace can be achieved.

Mission Statement: Vermonters for Justice in Palestine works to support the Palestinian people in their struggle for human rights and to end the illegal, immoral, and brutal Israeli occupation through education, advocacy, and action. We are committed to the principles of self-determination for the Palestinian people, the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and full civil and political rights for all Palestinians in order to promote the equality and safety of both Palestinians and Israelis

About Us – the Long Read

What’s Happening? (Full Reports here)

VTJP members help pass Episcopal Resolutions

The 186th Convention of The Episcopal Church in Vermont passed three resolutions about Palestinian rights. Read More.

VTJP helps prevent Deadly Exchange training of VT Police

After a coordinated campaign with the JVP organization Deadly Exchange VT State Police canceling a trip to Israel to learn "counter-terrorism tactics". Read More.

Palestinian flag flies at University of Vermont

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, UVM SJP raised the Palestinian flag outside the Student Center and held a candlelight vigil in solidarity with Palestine. Read More.

VTJP Stands in Solidarity with Migrant Justice

Migrant Justice is suing ICE and Vermont’s DMV, alleging that these agencies used an informant to infiltrate the organization and target activists for arrest. We joined a rally in support. Read More.

70 Years of Nakba, occupation and colonization

Vermont’s Peace and Justice Center has published three articles about Palestine and Palstinians.

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A remarkable video giving a voice to Palestinian people by Vermont’s own Bernie.

While Israel’s narrative dominates Congress, the White House and the media, Bernie stated: "The voices of the Palestinians are rarely heard. " Read More.

The Short Life of Razan Al-Najjar, Paramedic: Human Shield or Human Being?

Razan Ashraf Abdul Qadir al-Najjar, 21 was killed on June 1st 2018 at the Gaza fence by Israeli sniper fire as she ran in her white uniform with a red cross clearly identifying her as a medic.

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Still selling in illegal settlements

In December 2017 these containers of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream were photographed by an Israeli citizen at the Shufersal Store at Moshe Dayan Street in the illegal settlement of Pisgat Zeev.
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What we do