#freedomflotillacoalition

International Peace Bureau Awards 2026 Seán MacBride Peace Prize to Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Global Sumud Flotilla, and Nuestra América Convoy – #IPB – International Peace Bureau (2026-10-02) https://ipb.org/international-peace-bureau-awards-2026-sean-macbride-peace-prize-to-freedom-flotilla-coalition-global-sumud-flotilla-and-nuestra-america-convoy/ ——— >> The #FreedomFlotillaCoalition and #GlobalSumudFlotilla have organised civilian-led initiatives seeking to challenge Israel’s blockade of #Gaza and bring humanitarian assistance to Palestinians. The #NuestraAméricaConvoy has brought international attention to the humanitarian impact of the US blockade of Cuba through a campaign of solidarity and the delivery of essential goods and medical care. >> By awarding the 2026 prize jointly to these three initiatives, the IPB recognises the role of grassroots mobilisation and international solidarity in advancing peace and human rights. #palestine #Cuba #InternationalPeaceBureau @palestine@fedibird.com

THE FREEDOM FLOTILLA SAILS AGAIN - Freedom Flotilla (2026-09-02) https://freedomflotilla.org/2026/09/02/ffc-sails-again/ ——— >> The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (#FFC) today announced that a new international mission to challenge Israel’s illegal and deadly blockade of Gaza is underway… >> The new mission involves a port-to-port voyage throughout Europe, ... In June and July 2026, FFC vessel, Handala II, sailed around Scandinavia, ... Earlier this month, the vessel, #Kate, launched from Bristol, UK and has made port calls in Ireland, Germany, and France. Upcoming stops include ports in Spain, Portugal, and Italy, before the flotilla continues on to Gaza. At every stop, the flotilla will stand with local communities to press their own governments to end their complicity in genocide ... The journey will build public support and international pressure ahead of the flotilla’s planned attempt to reach #Gaza in October 2026… #FreedomFlotillaCoalition #palestine #Handala2 #BreakTheSiege@palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@fedibird.com