Israeli Apartheid Week 2025: Legal Experts Unite for Palestinian Justice
On March 29, 2025, the International Legal Coalition for Palestine (ILCP) hosted a powerful and thought-provoking event as part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2025, aimed at illuminating the apartheid regime in Israel and mobilizing global support for Palestinian justice and rights.
The event brought together legal professionals, human rights activists, and scholars in a dynamic program that included a panel discussion, a film screening, and the official launch of the Lawyers for Palestine Pledge.
On March 29, 2025, the International Legal Coalition for Palestine (ILCP) hosted a powerful event as part of Israeli Apartheid Week, drawing together legal professionals, scholars, and human rights activists to highlight the ongoing apartheid regime in Israel and to mobilize global support for Palestinian justice.
The event featured a compelling panel discussion, a film screening, and the official launch of the Lawyers for Palestine Pledge, a global initiative to strengthen legal advocacy for Palestinian rights. Through this multifaceted approach, the ILCP sought to inspire both awareness and action, particularly within the international legal community.
Central to the event was a panel discussion in which legal experts and activists unpacked the legal implications of apartheid-like policies imposed on Palestinians. Speakers examined how Israeli practices violate international law and human rights frameworks, emphasizing the urgent need for global accountability and sustained legal resistance. Panelists included Jenin Youne, Andrew Feinstein, and Makoma Wa Ngugi. Each speaker brought a unique and deeply informed perspective, drawing powerful connections between the Palestinian experience and other global struggles against apartheid, colonialism, and systemic oppression.
Following the discussion, the ILCP formally launched the Lawyers for Palestine Pledge, a landmark initiative aimed at uniting legal professionals worldwide in support of the Palestinian cause. The pledge invites lawyers, judges, and legal scholars to publicly commit to advocating for Palestinian rights through legal action, education, and accountability work. By signing the pledge, legal professionals declare their opposition to Israeli apartheid, colonialism, imperialism, and the suppression of dignity and free speech, while actively supporting the campaign for justice.
The event marked a significant step forward in legal solidarity with Palestine, not only raising awareness but also providing concrete pathways for action. With momentum growing, the ILCP continues to call on legal professionals around the world to sign the pledge and join the movement to uphold international law and human dignity.
For those who missed the event, interviews with the featured panelists—Jenin Youne, Andrew Feinstein, and Makoma Wa Ngugi—are available to view below. The ILCP invites all allies to engage with the materials and take part in this vital campaign for justice.