their parents also work harvesting cocoa. The reason they are poor despite being working a lot is that they are not paid enough for their work… by Mars (or Nestle, Mondelez, etc)
This ban also legitimises the idea that supporting Palestine is equal to supporting terrorism or antisemitism, which also can increase hate crimes against them (and Arab people in general)
Unfortunately most western states have completely ignored for years the atrocities committed against the people in Palestine. Not allowing these kinds of protests also prevents people in those countries from voicing their rejection of their governments position, making it more difficult for those governments to change their postures.
Putting pressure on Israel’s allies is for most people the only way they have to support Palestinians
Candy company Mars uses cocoa harvested by kids as young as 5 in Ghana (www.cbsnews.com)
Revealed: the huge climate impact of the middle classes (www.theguardian.com)
Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million in Gaza as possible ground offensive looms (apnews.com)
France bans all pro-Palestinian demonstrations (www.bbc.com)
Civilian deaths are indefensible, whether done by Hamas or Israel | Rajan Menon (www.theguardian.com)