Independent Jewish Voices (Canada)

Independent Jewish Voices (Canada) (IJV(C)) describes itself as representing Jews in Canada who have in common a strong commitment to social justice and universal human rights.The organization was founded in 2008 as a result of the national Independent Jewish Canadian Conference.

IJV(C) promotes the expression of alternative Jewish voices, particularly in respect of the grave situation in the Middle East, which threatens the future of both Israelis and Palestinians as well as the stability of the whole region. It is guided by the following principles:

  1. Human rights are universal and indivisible and should be upheld without exception. This is as applicable in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories as it is elsewhere.
  2. Palestinians and Israelis alike have the right to peaceful and secure lives.
  3. Peace and stability require the willingness of all parties to the conflict to comply with international law.
  4. There is no justification for any form of racism, including anti-Semitism, anti-Arab racism or Islamophobia, in any circumstance.
  5. The battle against anti-Semitism is vital and is threatened whenever opposition to Israeli government policies is automatically branded as anti-Semitic.

Read more about Independent Jewish Voices (Canada):  Positions, First National Conference, Support For Boycott of Israel, On Pro-Israel Advocacy, 2008-2009 Gaza War, Allegations Against Israeli Government, IJV Criticism of The Canadian Jewish Congress, Canadian Jewish Congress Criticism of IJV, Controversy Over Diana Ralph, Criticism of Stephen Harper

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