[Peace] Women's Boat to Gaza buys 1st boat & sets departure

[Robert Naiman]

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From: CanadaBoat Gaza <canadaboatgaza at gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Subject: [Gaza] Women's Boat to Gaza buys 1st boat & sets departure
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*Amal-Hope to sail from Barcelona on September 14 *



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The Women's Boat to Gaza <http://wbg.freedomflotilla.org>, a project of the
Freedom Flotilla Coalition, has acquired its first boat. Amal-Hope will set
sail from Barcelona on September 14, carrying women who plan to challenge
the illegal blockade of Gaza.

In Barcelona, members of the community who support our mission will welcome
the Amal-Hope. In 1998, Barcelona was 'twinned' with Gaza, with the goal of
fostering international support. In 2005, the Barcelona Peace Park was
inaugurated in Gaza but destroyed by the Israeli military in 2009. The park
was rebuilt in 2010. As her name suggests, Amal-Hope will send a message of
hope that the Peace Park and the whole of Gaza must never be bombed again.

*Schedule of Events in Barcelona:*
Monday 12 September - Music and festival at the port
Tuesday 13 September - Non-violent resistance workshops, local speakers and
a tour of the boats
Wednesday 14 September - Local ceremony and departure

The Women's Boat to Gaza, with prominent women on board including Mairead
Macguire, Naomi Wallace
<https://wbg.freedomflotilla.org/news/naomi-wallace-noted-american-playwright-one-of-the-wbg-freedom-riders>,
Marama Davidson and Gerd von der Lippe
<https://wbg.freedomflotilla.org/news/the-boats-will-be-stolen-we-are-goling-to-be-harassed-og-lose-money-but-we-will-continue-until-the-blockade-is-abolished>,
will visit ports in the Western Mediterranean before reaching the shores of
Gaza on 1 October.

*Women’s Boat to Gaza initiative:*
The Women’s Boat to Gaza is a Freedom Flotilla Coalition initiative. By
launching a women’s flotilla, women from all over the world aim to
highlight the undeniable contributions and indomitable spirit of
Palestinian women who have been central within the Palestinian struggle in
Gaza, the West Bank, inside the Green Line and in the diaspora.

Gaza has been under Israeli blockade for the past decade, during which time
Israel has also launched countless attacks against the besieged population,
turning their life into a nightmare and a continuous struggle. Through
Freedom Flotillas and other maritime missions, we have brought
international attention to their suffering and their resistance.

The Women’s Boat to Gaza seeks not only to challenge the Israeli blockade,
but to also show solidarity and bring a message of hope to the Palestinian
people. With the support of women, men, non-governmental organizations,
civil society groups and from women’s collectives and events around the
world, we will make this happen.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition <https://freedomflotilla.org/about> is
composed of civil society organizations and initiatives from many
countries. We have been challenging the illegal and inhumane Israeli
blockade of Gaza for years and are committed to continue the struggle until
the blockade is unconditionally lifted and the Palestinian people
everywhere regain their full rights.
For more information please contact spokesperson Wendy Goldsmith at:
wendygoldsmith21 at gmail.com or  (+1) 519 281 3978.

You can *support the Women's Boat to Gaza *by donating online:
http://canadaboatgaza.org/donate/

Those who can benefit from a *U.S. tax receipt* can contribute online at
https://womensboatgaza-nonviolenceinternational.nationbuilder.com/contribute

To find and support other campaigns that are part of the Freedom Flotilla
Coalition, please see: https://wbg.freedomflotilla.org/donations

*Other ways to get involved:*
Follow us at www.canadaboatgaza.org and w <http://goog_569501470>
ww.womensboattogaza.org
www.facebook.com/FreedomFlotillaCoalition/ and
www.facebook.com/CanadaBoatGaza/
Twitter @GazaFFlotilla <http://twitter.com/gazafflotilla>  @CanadaBoatGaza
<http://twitter.com/CanadaBoatGaza>
Thank you for your support. Together we can end the blockade of Gaza!

In Solidarity
*the Canadian Boat to Gaza team*

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*Canadian Boat to Gaza: * www.canadaboatgaza.org email:
canadaboatgaza at gmail.com

*Bateau Canadien pour GAZA:*  www.canadaboatgaza.org courriel:
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