The New Dark Age

15 March, 2010

Dear all,

Less than 2 weeks after the Barcelona session of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine, we now have to use the little energy we have left to start thinking about the future.

And the future is London.

The Barcelona session focused on EU obligations and failings. The London session will focus on corporations profiting from the occupation but also on labour rights in Palestine-Israel and the role third party States play in letting those violations take place.

We do not have a definitive date yet for this session but it should hopefully happen towards the end of 2010.

The Barcelona session, thanks to the efforts of everyone was a huge success. Those 3 days were fantastic, media interest in Spain at least was very impressive, the feedback I receive everyday from participants is incredibly encouraging and the findings/conclusions of the jury are groundbreaking. (to read conclusions, click here: www.facebook.com/l/559fc;www.scribd.com/doc/27775868/Russell-Tribunal-on-Palestine-findings)

Our goal is for the London session to be even better.

For this, we need the support of everyone. The first step is going to be to raise around £60K. You can help by donating online here www.facebook.com/l/559fc;www.russelltribunalonpalestine.net/pages/Support_the_Russell_Tribunal_on_Palestine-1152211.html
do also contact me if you know any organisations, foundations, charities, unions, wealthy individuals…that you think might be able to contribute.

Again, our hope is that we will raise those £60K at a “grassroot” level. This is our tribunal. The tribunal of the people.

I’ll very much appreciate if you could put me in touch with people, organisations, foundations, charities that you think might be able to help and support our work.

Thanks a million for your help and support,

In solidarity always

Frank Barat
Coordinator