YU Divest

In an act of defiance against Saudi Arabia's ongoing human rights violations in Yemen, Italian union workers refused to load a Saudi cargo ship carrying weapons that could have been used in fueling more war crimes.

‘We won’t be complicit’: Italian dock workers refuse to load Saudi arms ship over Yemen war (VIDEO) Italian unions have refused to load cargo onto a Saudi ship carrying weapons, in protest against Riyadh’s war on Yemen. The dock workers have gone on strike, refusing to work until the ship leaves port in Genoa.

It’s YorkU’s 60th anniversary! We reafirm our community’s dedication to lobbying the Board of Governors to divest from weapons manufacturers!

Canada is one of the countries calling on Saudi Arabia to release human rights activists. But don't get fooled by the facade: words don't matter if serious measures, i.e. ending the arms deal with Saudi Arabia, aren't being taken.

Canada among countries calling on Saudi Arabia to release 10 human rights activists The countries are also asking for Saudi Arabia to cooperate with a U.N.-led investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate.

COME THROUGH AND SIT IN WITH US IN VARI HALL. HAPPENING NOW ✊

Tabling right now in Central Square to let the community know about our university’s unethical investments in arms manufacturers. Come out to our rally this Thursday at 1 PM in Vari Hall to tell York University that it’s time to divest!