Rebellious women - stories of female activists in Syria: Caabu screening and Q&A
Wednesday 11 November 2015
On 11 November, Caabu hosted a screening of four short documentaries about the role played by female activists in rebel-held areas of Syria. Zaina Erhaim, who directed the documentaries, participated in a question and answer session with attendees, chaired by Caabu’s Director, Chris Doyle.
Blaming Muslims and scapegoating Syrian refugees for the attacks in Paris, plays into the hands of ISIS
18 November 2015
Caabu is incredibly concerned about the reactions following the atrocious attacks in Paris that have blamed Muslims and scapegoated Syrian refugees. A climate in which Muslim communities and refugees are held collectively responsible will only divide at a time when we need to stand united the most. Our division heralds a success for ISIS. Our lack of unity serves as a publicity boost for the far-right.
Caabu condemns horrific attacks in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad
14 November 2015
Caabu utterly condemns the appalling attacks in Paris and Baghdad on 13 November and in Beirut the day before. These attacks are yet another atrocity, possibly committed by ISIS. We send our deepest sympathies to the French, Iraqi and Lebanese peoples. There is no excuse and no justification.
Tuesday 24 November
BDS only exists because international politicians have failed to implement their own laws regarding Israel
12 November 2015
Chris Doyle
Boris Johnson has get himself into another pickle, his florid rhetoric casting a pall over his visit to Israel and the occupied territories.
UK denial of visas for Syrian female activists is counterproductive
11 November 2015
Caabu is hugely disappointed to learn that the visas of two female Syrian activists, due to speak at a number of events in London (including one at Caabu) have been rejected.
Press Release: Caabu welcomes EU labelling guidelines for settlement products
11 November 2015
Caabu has welcomed the announcement of EU guidelines on the labelling of Israeli settlement products from the West Bank and the Golan Heights. It reinforces the longstanding EU position, shared internationally, that the occupied territories do not form part of the state of Israel and that settlements are illegal.
Caabu has written to the British Foreign Secretary regarding the detention of Hossam Bahgat.
Caabu would like invite you for a the screening of five short documentaries, produced by Zaina Erhaim for the Institute of War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), and a discussion with the Syrian women featured in these shorts. A trailer is at the bottom of this page.
On 4 November, Caabu hosted a panel discussion in Parliament on the Syrian conflict and possible effective British policies regarding it: A UK strategy for Syria?
