Also published on rabble. August 2nd is the day to remember the genocide of Roma people in Europe during the Second World War, so that such atrocities would never happen again. But the xenophobic extreme right is again on the…
Rock ‘n Roma III
A Concert in support of the Lakatos Family’s Fight against Deportation Monday, June 20th doors at 7pm Patro Vys, 356 Mont-Royal East Suggested entry: between $10 and $20 (no one will be refused!) Join us to support the Lakatos family…
Canadian Border Services Agency disrupted by Solidarity Across Borders organizers
STATUS NOW! STOP THE VIOLENCE! #StopDeportations #ShutDownCBSA Post-occupation Press Release Over thirty (30) activists from Solidarity Across Borders occupied and disrupted the daily operations of the Canadian Border Services Agency for the entire morning. Montréal, May 3, 2016 – From…
Building a Solidarity City Together! A Community Workshop and Presentation (June 14)
Building a Solidarity City Together! A Community Workshop and Presentation Tuesday, June 14, 6:30pm 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #404 (métro Guy-Concordia) Free. Welcome to all. Childcare available on site. Translation (French-English). Wheelchair accessible venue. Learn more about migrant justice organizing…
Lakatos Family Still Here: Your Solidarity Still Needed
Gilda Lakatos, 17-years old, and her mother, Katalin, are still in Canada. They applied to renew the Temporary Residence Permit they were granted in May and they can legally remain in Canada until they receive a response on this renewal…
Public Pressure Wins Two Month Reprieve for Lakatos Family
It isn’t over yet: please continue the pressure The government has agreed to postpone the deportation of 17-year old Gilda Lakatos and her mother Katalin (Robertne) Lakatos for another two months. After Gilda and Katalin courageously spoke out publicly about…