AFZ COALITION

Welcome to our coalition page, where we proudly showcase the diverse network of partners, local representatives, and allies who drive the Apartheid Free Zone (AFZ) campaign. Together, these groups make it possible for us to expand our reach, coordinate strategically, and cultivate a robust, diverse and widespread support system for Palestinian liberation cause across the Netherlands.

Our coalition is made up of three main types of supporters:

  • Strategic Partners: These are core partners who work closely with us on campaign coordination, providing strategic insights and support as we expand the reach and impact of AFZ.

  • Local Partners: Local groups, spread across the provinces and cities of the Netherlands, bring the AFZ campaign into communities by serving as trusted local references. Their presence helps create a more accessible and connected network, making it easier for local communities to engage.

  • Allies: These are groups, associations, and individuals with whom we share mutual respect and solidarity. While we may not work together operationally, we are aligned in our support for justice and human rights and often collaborate informally on shared goals.

Want to be part of our decentralised network or partner with the AFZ campaign in other ways? Then contact us at info@apartheidvrijezones.nl

LOCAL PARTNERS

Rotterdam area

RPC is a Rotterdam’s based coalition of individual representatives of different local associations in support of Palestine. They will be running the AFZ campaign under the logo displayed below (right) specifically in the Rotterdam’s area.

Utrecht area

Utrecht4Palestine (U4P) is an Utrecht-based anti- Zionist, pro-Palestinian collective launched on Nov ‘23 in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.

Eindhoven area

Eindhoven4Palestine (E4P) is a collective against genocide, warcrimes, apartheid, human rights violations & other violations of international law by Israel in Occupied Palestine. It was launched in Dec ‘23 in response to the ongoing genocide.

They organise sit-ins, protest, actions & events. They have been active in dates campaign; academic boycott activities (main target: TU/e) together with EindhovenStudents4Palestine (ES4P); and the campaign against the dog-centre in Geffen that’s sending dogs to Israel to be used as weapons in crimes in occupied Palestine.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) is our official legal partner, providing legal support for the AFZ campaign and the members of the community. With their expertise in defending the rights of activists and organisations across Europe, ELSC will assist us in navigating legal challenges, ensuring that our campaign remains robust, resilient, and legally sound. Their commitment to protecting freedom of expression and the rights of solidarity movements makes them an essential ally as we work together to expand the Apartheid Free Zone initiative throughout the Netherlands.

ALLIES

Stichting Kifaia supports the work of Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) in Gaza, and advocates for freedom and justice in Palestine, with a specific focus on the healthcare situation in Gaza.

Plant een Olijfboom works to end the occupation by raising awareness and inspire people in The Netherlands and beyond to take meaningful action, mainly through their instagram. They help Palestinian farmers protect their land from colonisation by planting sponsored olive trees, which directly supports the cultivation and protection of Palestinian land. Through their Palestine Fund they give emergency support to people in Gaza who are living the horrors of genocide.

Stichting Palestina is an organisation based in Rotterdam that supports the Palestinian cause through humanitarian actions. Since its founding in 1997, it has focused on raising awareness, organising fundraising campaigns, and providing aid for Palestinians, particularly in response to violations of international law, violence, and poverty. Their projects include medical aid, support for clinics, and cultural programs. The foundation relies on donations from its supporters.