Palestine: Is your pension invested in the occupation?

Last year the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) launched research exposing how Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds in England and Wales have invested at least £3.2 billion in companies involved in the illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, and the violation of Palestinian human rights. Although the investments are significant, the research only covers certain types of investment, so the true scale of financing is almost certainly significantly higher. UNISON believes in the right to a decent and affordable pension. But many members are also concerned that their deferred wages are well invested in companies that don’t undermine human and workers’ rights, or damage the environment. ‘Palestine: Is your pension invested in the occupation?’ is a practical new guide to help activists to call on their pension fund to put pressure on companies to end their involvement with the violation of Palestinian human rights. How are UK pensions connected to Palestinian rights? The Israeli government can only maintain its occupation and grave violations of international law and Palestinian human rights because of products, equipment and services it receives from a range of companies and financial institutions. These companies are either active in illegal Israeli settlements, or supply the infrastructure, technology and equipment that supports the military occupation. The settlements and associated infrastructure are built on stolen Palestinian land and are illegal under ...
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