The Apartheid-Free network is a coalition of communities who pledge to work together to end Israeli apartheid. This coalition formed in 2022, following the emerging consensus among the international human rights community that Israel’s treatment of the Palestinian people amounts to the Crime of Apartheid.

Here in Western MA we are asking local businesses, institutions, and municipalities to take the Apartheid Free Community Pledge. Taking the pledge as a community, business or institution is a first step to raise consciousness and build consensus that what is happening in Israel/Palestine is apartheid, it is wrong and it must end- to be followed by future substantive steps like boycotting and divestment. A number of local businesses and groups have taken the pledge. We are encouraging them to put up signage and hand out materials expressing their support for an apartheid free Western MA. To get involved with our effort here in Western MA, please fill out this form.