** THE FREEDOM WATCH HAS BEGUN!** **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** September 4, 2024, 18:300 Istanbul time. At 6:30pm today, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and its local allies initiated the “Freedom Watch” action to free our boats from Haydarpaşa port in Istanbul so that we can sail to bring desperately needed humanitarian aid and break the genocidal […]
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Dive into the story of Handala, a pivotal ship in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, as it undertakes a mission to break the ongoing siege on Gaza by sea. This short documentary chronicles the efforts of international activists and the resilience of the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom. Discover the challenges faced by the
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On Sunday August 18, 2024, Nonviolence International hosted a webinar on the Freedom Flotilla at which time members of the flotilla, including participants who are in Malta with the ship Handala spoke. An emphasis was made for all people to help end the blockade of Gaza, whether on a boat or in the streets. Nonviolence
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Press Statement; for immediate release, 20240819 The Freedom Flotilla Coalition mourns the tens of thousands of Palestinian people that Israel has killed in Gaza since last October. As horrific as the reported numbers are, they are gross underestimations as they only record people who have been identified and do not count the tens of thousands
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We left Denia, Spain with full hearts and a renewed determination to share the message of the Freedom Flotilla with our brothers and sisters in France. Our crossing was smooth and afforded our team the opportunity to reflect on all we had done in Denia and all we were about to embark on in Martigues
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We had a smooth crossing from Malaga. When approaching Denia, we were surprisingly welcomed by two kayak rowing teams of female survivors of breast cancer who accompanied us to the dock. After docking in the port of Denia, we were welcomed by the local support group, the mayor of Denia and other local politicians as
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With the determination that comes from being on the right side of justice and humanity, the Freedom Flotilla with its ship Handala continues its tireless journey through European ports seeking solidarity and support for the Palestinians of Gaza. After reaching the Mediterranean, on Tuesday, July 9, Handala is scheduled to arrive from Lisbon to the
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Lisbon, Portugal Our flotilla had a peaceful cruise to Lisbon. Along the way, a sunset thrilled members of the Flotilla who were on the boat. Months before, we tried to send several emails to book a port in Lisbon but until the last moment we arrived in Lisbon, our Flotilla did not have a port
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Press release: Aos órgãos de Comunicação Social Lisboa recebe entre 3 e 6 de Julho, o Handala – embarcação pertencente à Flotilha da Liberdade. Com o lema “Para as crianças de Gaza”, ativistas solidários com a Palestina pertencentes à Coligação da Flotilha da Liberdade irão atracar em Lisboa, a bordo do Handala, no próximo dia
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Jonatan Michaneck is a 26-years-old master’s student in Global Studies from Gothenburg, Sweden who fight for a just society. Having spent two years in Latin America for exchange studies and internships, Jonatan worked together with social movements in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. Their struggle for justice brought great inspiration and led to an obligation to
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