CHILDREN OF ANTI APARTHEID ICONS LAUNCH 11TH ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK

Israeli Apartheid Week 2015 (IAW) kicked off with an official press conference hosted by the children and grandchildren of former anti-apartheid icons. At the IAW 2015 launch were, amongst others, Shaka Sisulu (grandson of Walter and Albertina Sisulu), Aaliyah Kathrada (niece of Ahmed Kathrada), Obakeng Chikane (son of Reverand Frank Chikane), Roshan Dadoo (daughter of Dr Yusuf Dadoo), Nkululeko Luthuli (grandson of Chief Albert Luthuli) and Johann Naude (son of Reverend Beyers Nadue). Click here for the IAW 2015 press statement.

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK 2015

Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) is an annual international series of events held in over 250 cities, communities and campuses across the globe. IAW events include rallies, protests, lectures, cultural performances, concerts, films, workshops and more. The aim of IAW is to raise awareness of Israel's apartheid policies towards the indigenous Palestinians and serves to garner support for the non-violent Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel campaign, which seeks to bring an end to Israel's apartheid policies and violations of international law.

 

Israeli Apartheid Week has been endorsed by over 85 South African organizations, political parties, trade unions, schools, SRC's and other groups. IAW 2015 boasts more than 195 events across the country including public rallies, comedy shows, music concerts, protests and other activities. The 11th international Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) takes place in South Africa between the 2nd and 8th of March 2015.