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Zaytouna-Oliva departs for Gaza - Amal-Hope II scheduled to follow

Press release Messina, Italy:  This morning, women representing 13 countries spanning five continents began their journey on Zaytouna-Oliva to the shores of Gaza, which has been under blockade since 2007. On board are a Nobel Peace Laureate, three parliamentarians, a decorated US diplomat, journalists, an Olympic athlete, and a physician. A list of the women with their background can be found here. When asked why they are going, the women gave a variety of responses. Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate from...

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We are setting sail again - help us end the siege on Gaza!

Ship to Gaza will soon set sail for Gaza again - this time with Womens Boat to Gaza! Your help is needed to end the blockade. We aim to gather seven hundred thousand kronor (74 000€) to yet again equip, man and sail a vessel with supplies to Gaza. Would you like to help us?

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Situation worse than ever for Gaza fishermen

News There are an estimated 4,000 fishermen in Gaza. Only 5-700 of them fish regularly. The reason for that is either that they fear being detained by Israeli occupation forces, whose ships patrol the six-nautical-mile zone from the shores within which Palestinian boats are allowed.

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Zaytouna-Oliva departs for Gaza - Amal-Hope II scheduled to follow

Press release Messina, Italy:  This morning, women representing 13 countries spanning five continents began their journey on Zaytouna-Oliva to the shores of Gaza, which has been under blockade since 2007. On board are a Nobel Peace Laureate, three parliamentarians, a decorated US diplomat, journalists, an Olympic athlete, and a physician.

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Amal-Hope II Makes Her Debut

Press release Messina, Italy – There is adage that says “Hope springs eternal.” This was personified today when the Amal-Hope II entered Messina port to join her sister Zaytouna-Oliva.

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Patti Smith is supporting Women´s Boat to Gaza

Press release During a visit in Sweden, rock legend Patti Smith declares her wholeheartedly support for Women´s Boat to Gaza. In a video published on Youtube Smith says she is supporting the women on board the Zaytouna-Oliva who in solidarity with their sisters in Gaza are determined to break the inhuman blockade.

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Support and solidarity from Women in Black, Israel

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Open letter to the Honourable High Representative Ms Federica Mogherini from 55 European Parliament Members

Press release 13 September, 2016 On Wednesday 14 September, the latest Freedom Flotilla Coalition will set sail from Barcelona to Gaza, aiming to arrive by 1 October. This year the mission Women's Boat to Gaza (WBG), on two boats named 'Amal-Hope and Zaytouna-Oliva, will carry out a humanitarian mission to send a message of hope and solidarity to the people of Gaza.

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Three Swedish delegates on Women’s Boat to Gaza

Press release Onboard Women´s Boat to Gaza, which will depart from Barcelona next week (Sept 14), three Swedish human rights activists will sail during the different legs:

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MEP Malin Björk sails with Womens's Boat to Gaza

News Malin Björk has been a member of the European Parliament for the Swedish Left Party since 2014. Women's rights and refugee rights are top priorities in her political work. Prior to her political office, Malin Björk worked at the NGO European Women´s Lobby for several years. She is also a strong advocate for LGBTI people´s rights.

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Dagbok Från Gaza av Charlie Andreass

Ur Henning Mankells förord:

Charlie Andreasson är en sjöman från Styrsö. Under ett helt år från hösten 2013 arbetade han i Gaza stads hamn med att renovera en fiskebåt som skulle trotsa blockaden inifrån. Projektet hade namnet Gazas ark. Sabotage och bomber under kriget sensommaren 2014 sänkte den förhoppningen.  Om den erfarenheten har Charlie skrivit denna dagbok som förlaget Korpen nu gett ut. I den enskilda solidaritetsinsatsen finns alltid mycket att lära. Alltså: läs!

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