Implementation of International Law to Stop the Genocide

Start: 2024-10-19 13:00:00 UTC Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00)

End: 2024-10-19 14:30:00 UTC Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00)

This is a virtual event

This 90-minute, live event is free and open to the public.

We will have interpreters providing live interpretation of the whole event into English, Arabic, and Spanish.

The timing is October 19, 2024, at 7 a.m. in Honolulu, 10 a.m. in Los Angeles, 11 a.m. in Mexico City, 1 p.m. in New York City, 6 p.m. in Yaoundé, 7 p.m. in Berlin, and 8 p.m. in Palestine.


Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine (GSPP) is a coalition of organizations from around the world committed to defending the rights of Palestinians and ending the occupation. Our movement is built on the principles of justice, human dignity, and respect for international law.

Join us for an urgent and transformative global conference, "Implementation of International Law to Stop the Genocide", organized by Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine (GSPP). This event will bring together activists, peacebuilders, and human rights advocates from around the world to address the ongoing war in Gaza and the systemic oppression Palestinians are facing by Israeli occupation.

For over 75 years, the Palestinian people have endured relentless occupation, apartheid, ethnic cleansing, and violations of their fundamental human rights. Today, as the violence intensifies in Gaza, our collective voice is needed more than ever. Global solidarity is key to ending these atrocities, implementing international law, and restoring justice and peace to Palestine.

Key Highlights:

  • A Global Movement for Justice: Join voices from across the globe, including representatives from SERAPAZ, Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation (PYALARA), International Peace Bureau (IPB), Inter-American Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (INSPyRE A.C), Global Exchange, Pax Christi International (PCI), International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), World BEYOND War, Peace Boat, Weaponized Drone Ban Treaty Campaign (WDBT), Veterans for Peace, Roots Action Education Fund, Justice and Peace Network of Latin America and the Caribbean and other organizations fighting for peace, justice, and human rights.
  • Distinguished Speakers: Hear from leading experts, including Shahd Sataria, Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD), Hania Bitar, CEO of the Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation (PYALARA); Kathy Kelly, World BEYOND War; Professor Abdelhamid Siyam, UN expert from Rutgers University, and Reiner Braun, former General Secretary and Executive Director of the International Peace Bureau.
  • Call to Action: The conference will conclude with a powerful call to action and next steps led by Miguel Alvarez of SERAPAZ, mobilizing participants to stand against the occupation and push for global accountability.


Conference Agenda:

  1. Welcome & Introduction
    Facilitators - Miguel Alvarez, SERAPAZ and Susan Smith, International Fellowship of Reconciliation, Duration: 10 minutes
  2. Situation in Gaza Speaker: Shahd Sataria, Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development, PWWSD
    Duration: 10 minutes
  3. Situation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
    Speaker: Hania Bitar, CEO of PYALARA
    Duration: 10 minutes
  4. United Nations General Assembly “Uniting for Peace” Resolution 377 (1950)
    Speaker: Kathy Kelly, World BEYOND War
    Duration: 7 minutes
  5. Implementing International Law for Palestine and the necessary legal framework for achieving peace
    Speaker: Professor Abdelhamid Siyam, UN Expert, Rutgers University
    Duration: 12 minutes
  6. The Need for an Arms Embargo Against Israel
    Speaker: Reiner Braun, International Peace Bureau
    Duration: 5 minutes
  7. Call to Action and Next Meeting Speaker - Miguel Alvarez, SERAPAZ
    Duration: 7 minutes
  8. Q&A Session and Conclusion
    Facilitator - Susan Smith, International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR)
    Duration: 15 minutes
  9. Conclusion & Thanks
    Facilitator: Miguel Alvarez, SERAPAZ
    Duration:- 3 mins

Stand with us on October 19th, and let your voice be heard. Together, we can end the atrocities in Gaza and build a future of peace, freedom, and justice for the Palestinian people.

Why Attend?

  • Support Global Accountability: Learn how international laws can be enforced to end the occupation and hold those responsible for war crimes accountable.

  • Amplify Your Voice: Connect with a global network of advocates, leaders, and organizations dedicated to defending human rights and achieving lasting peace in Palestine.

  • Action-Oriented Solutions: Engage in meaningful discussions that will outline concrete steps toward the implementation of UN resolutions, trade sanctions, an arms embargo, and humanitarian action.


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