By Adrienne Fong
Listings for actions against APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum) and on Palestine / Israel
-Articles & actions are divided into two groups.
ARTICLES: APEC in San Francisco
A. The APEC security zone is going up in S.F. behind tall fences. Here’s what it looks like – November 11, 2023
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/apec-barriers-traffic-18485314.php#photo-24439735
Check out the photos of the fencing that went up! Looks like all the APEC participants will be in a fenced jail!
B. APEC in San Francisco: How to navigate street closures and transportation woes – November 10, 2023
APEC in San Francisco: How to navigate street closures, transportation (sfchronicle.com)
IMPORTANT RE traffic, maps of zoned off areas, public transportation etc. From what I understand BART will still be running and not affected.
MUNI – call 311.
– # 1 California was re-rounted a couple days ago – Pres. Biden etc stay at Fairmont
– # 38 Geary will not be re-routed.
B. Letters: Here’s why as faith leaders, we oppose everything APEC stands for – November 10, 2023
As faith leaders, we oppose everything APEC stands for (sfchronicle.com)
C. S.F. begins moving homeless from downtown near APEC Summit – November 10, 2023
D. SFPD says APEC is getting national security treatment – November 8, 2023
SFPD says APEC getting special national security treatment | The City | sfexaminer.com
PALESTINE / ISRAEL
Demonstrations for Palestine are still happening globally.
A. Israel is Genociding Gaza. It’s FAR worse than anything I saw during two brutal Israeli wars on Gaza – November 11, 2023
Israel is Genociding Gaza. It’s FAR worse than anything I saw during two brutal Israeli wars on Gaza – In Gaza (wordpress.com)
From Eva K. Bartlett
B. 750+ Journalists to Colleagues: ‘Tell the Full Truth’ About Israeli Atrocities in Gaza – November 10, 2023
“This is our job: to hold power to account. Otherwise, we risk becoming accessories to genocide.”
C. Israeli military forcibly displaces tens of thousands, kills 4,412 children in Gaza – November 9, 2023
EVENTS
Divided into 2 groups
1. APEC Demo
2. Palestine Israel
APEC
(Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum)
Saturday, November 11
1. Going on NOW! People & Planet over Profit & Plunder People’s Summit against APEC
On facebook: Facebook
There are various workshops happening
Sunday, November 12
Large People’s Mobilization against APEC Rallies / March, SF
12 Noon
Many environmental and human rights groups are mobiliaing
Many contingents some meeting earlier.
IMPORTANT: Demo legal hotlines:
Call 415-285-1011 if you are in jail. Write this number in permanent ink on your body when you attend a political action where you could be arrested.
Call 415-909-4NLG if you are NOT in jail, but need to get in touch with the hotline operator because you have information about arrests or you have been released following arrest.
Federal repression warm line:
Call 415-285-1041 if you are contacted by the FBI or other federal agents. Don’t talk! Call this number and leave a message, someone will get back to you.
There are also direct – action trainings going on – mainly in East Bay for APEC before Wed. – can’t locate the sites.
International League of Peoples; Struggle site: No to APEC Coalition – ILPS US (wordpress.com)
2. Sunday, 11:00am, Palestine Contingent – SAY NO TO APEC
Meet up: Ferry Building, SF
AROC will be hosting a Palestine contingent at this Sunday’s NO TO APEC march. We will be meeting at the SF Ferry Building. People’s struggles from all around the world will be mobilizing in solidarity to demand a ceasefire and say NO to APEC. Let’s make sure Palestine has a voice too!
Info: THIS SUNDAY, 11am, Nov 12th AROC will be hosting a Palestine contingent at this Sunday’s NO TO APEC march. We will be meeting at the… | Instagram or https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2023/11/11/18860296.php
3. Sunday, 12Noon, Mass Mobilization Against APEC
Meet at: Embarcadero Plaza (Harry Bridges Plaza)
(Across from Ferry Building)
SF
March will be to within sight / sound of Moscone Center.
MOBILIZE WITH THE NO TO APEC COALITION
From Nov. 12th to Nov. 17th in San Francisco, CA, 21 heads of state, over 1200 CEOs of global corporations, and thousands of corporate lobbyists, government officials and “free trade” delegates will come to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Summit to further their drive for profits, and their control over our political, economic, and cultural life, as well as the rapidly deteriorating climate
more than 20 countries are gathering in San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum. It’ll feature a CEO summit with over 1200 global corporate CEOs (including the CEOs of Exxon, Chevron, Citibank, Proctor and Gamble) and a state summit that includes U.S. President Joe Biden, President Xi Jinping of China, Prime Minister Fumio Kashida of Japan, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines.
Thousands will descend on the San Francisco Bay Area in a mass of community, creativity, and resistance to demonstrate what’s possible in the face of poverty, human rights abuses and the climate crisis. There will be a week of action beginning with the Peoples’ Counter Summit on Nov. 11th, then the November 12th Mass Mobilization, a variety of actions around the Bay Area and a mass direct action at APEC’s CEO summit on Nov. 15th.
Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzFEKE9PhqS/?img_index=1
4. Sunday, 1:00pm, Prayers For The Absent – ALL OUT FOR GAZA and Palestine
Gather at Harry Bridges Plaza
SF
Info: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2023/11/10/18860264.php
Wednesday, November 15
5. Wednesday, 7:00am, SHUT DOWN THE APEC CEO SUMMIT!
Meet at:
Powell & Market Streer (BART Plz)
SF
Hundreds of people will be putting their bodies on the line, reflecting the diversity of groups and communities impacted by APEC’s militarism, neoliberalism, and climate destruction.
APEC’s goal is to establish major international trade deals, but in reality: they keep powerful nations powerful. The “global leaders” and businesses involved prioritize corporate profits over people’s needs while crafting agreements that will impact over 3 billion people around the world without any of us getting a say.
Demand People Over Profit
Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzeS0iypySI/?img_index=1 or https://www.instagram.com/p/CzeyhT2SF7n/
PALESTINE / ISRAEL
1. Listing: Find a Protest: Stop the Gaza Genocide : Find a Protest: Stop the Gaza Genocide – US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (uscpr.org)
Sunday, November 12
2. Sunday, 9:30am – 12Noon, Bay Area Families For Ceasefire – Rally and Kids Teach-in
Oakland Federal Building
1301 Clay St.
Oakland
As children, caregivers, and families, we are called to do everything we can to stop the genocide in Gaza that is being enabled by our federal officials.
On Sunday, November 12, children and families across the country will stand up to stop this violence and defend Palestinian kids’ future. We invite you to join us. We will have activities for families and kids of all ages to learn more in an age appropriate way about what is happening and to take meaningful action.
There will be art, drumming, interactive activities, and more.
This is a family-friendly, kid-inclusive event, and we invite you to bring your family and friends– or just yourself– to join us in speaking out for families in Gaza, and for human rights everywhere.
We demand:
1. An immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
2. Let in sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza.
3. Human rights and self-determination for all families in Palestine.
4. No US funding for bombing, siege or occupation.
Lastly, please phone bank to call for a ceasefire. Do it daily. Three times a day even.
For more info on this and other actions you can do with your kids, or to RSVP go to: familiesforceasefire.org
Hosts: East Bay Families for Ceasefire and Abundant Beginnings
Info: Bay Area Families For Ceasefire – Rally and Kids Teach In | Facebook
3. Sunday, 5:00pm (PT); 8:00pm (ET), U.S. Weapons Makers To Be Tried By War Crimes Tribunal Beginning November 12, 2023
Virtual Event registration: U.S. Weapons Makers To Be Tried By War Crimes Tribunal Beginning November 12, 2023 (actionnetwork.org)
Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (EST) for the livestreamed Opening Session of the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal holding U.S. Weapons Manufacturers accountable for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.
World BEYOND War will be hosting this Opening Session of the People’s Tribunal
Once the Opening Session concludes, the entire Tribunal will be streamed via video links over consecutive weeks examining War Crimes in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Gaza, and Yemen.
The role of Lobbying, Think Tanks, the “Revolving Door,” and other means by which these predatory capitalists enrich themselves through war will be explored.
Testifying will be Cornel West, Richard Falk, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Norman Solomon, John Pilger, Jeremy Kuzmarov, Christian Sorensen, William Astore, Aisha Jumaan, Matt Aikens, Marie Dennis, Dr. Kelly Denton-Borhaug, and numerous others.
The Tribunal Judges will deliberate on the evidence presented and render a verdict at the conclusion of all testimony.
