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JUSTICE AND PEACE IN PALESTINE/ISRAEL

OUR MISSION

In bold discipleship with Christ and in solidarity with churches and other partners in the Middle East, Canada and globally, UNJPPI works to engage, nourish, and channel energy in The United Church of Canada toward the goal of a just, sustainable peace in Palestine/Israel in alignment with international law...

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ENGAGE

We engage with politicians, with churches and with people of faith through our Advocacy efforts and offer various ways to take action.

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NOURISH

UNJPPI National Gatherings offer a chance to come together, share and learn with others committed to working towards peace and justice in Palestine and Israel.

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CHANNEL ENERGY

Monthly Newsletters help you both learn and find straightforward ways to take action to move the world towards justice and peace in Palestine and Israel.

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

WHAT UNJPPI IS DOING

Sometimes we feel that the challenge of bringing about justice and peace is so big there is 'nothing one person can do'.  But each step gets us closer.  Here are some of the steps the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine/Israel (UNJPPI) is taking.  Which ones call to you?

Protestors

Advocacy

Last updated on December 14th, 2025 Advocacy To advocate is to speak up on behalf of someone else asking
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Apartheid Free Communities of

Last updated on January 4th, 2026Apartheid Free Communities of Faith The Apartheid-Free network is a coalition of communities who
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BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction)

Last updated on March 11th, 2025UNJPPI Supports Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) In June 2021, the UNJPPI Coordinating Team
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Canada, Stand up for

Last updated on September 23rd, 2026Life has become Unbearable for the Children of Gaza The Canada Stand up for
CALLING FOR ACTION

RECENT STATEMENTS AND LETTERS

The United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine / Israel (UNJPPI) calls to the government, the United Church of Canada, and all people of faith to take action for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel.  Here are some recent statements and letters.  Sign up for our newsletter to receive regular updates directly to your inbox.

Letter to Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister affirming release of Joint Statement with European countries and urging stronger action regarding Israel’s actions in the West Bank

September 15, 2026

Last updated on September 28th, 2026On September 15th, 2026, UNJPPI wrote a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand with the subject “Canada’s Response to Israel’s Proposed Settlement Construction in E1” Excerpt: …Today we write to thank you for the Joint Statement made with the foreign ministers

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