Issued by: Roshan Dadoo
Johannesburg, Gauteng – A task force of activists from over 13 organisations including NGO’s, Trade Unions and Medical Groupings, will hold a protest against the invitation of Professor Fabian Didi (director of Sheba medical center, Israel) as a speaker at the upcoming ophthalmological congress. Sheba Medical Center is deeply integrated with the Israeli military which has been conducting a genocide in Gaza over the past year.
The protest is scheduled for
Thursday, February 13th,
from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
outside the Sandton Convention Centre 161 Maude Street Sandown, Sandton
Organizers of the demonstration oppose the inclusion of the speaker. This is in alignment with the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel which recognises Israeli institutions as major, willing and persistent accomplices in Israel’s regime of occupation, settler colonialism and apartheid.
The protest aims to raise awareness and encourage dialogue on the ethical responsibilities of medical professionals and institutions to oppose health-washing through platforming speakers from Israeli institutions.
The demonstration will feature speeches from activists, medical professionals, and human rights advocates, as well as peaceful demonstrations to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
For more information contact:
Roshan Dadoo
BDS Coalition / OSSA Protest Taskforce
082 816 2799
