Apartheid-Free Communities is a network of communities convened by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a coalition of communities who "who pledge to work together to end Israeli apartheid".[1]

The network sponsors the Apartheid-Free Communities pledge, an initiative for organizations, businesses, and municipalities that declares Israel as a "apartheid regime".[1][2][3][4]

History

Apartheid Free Communities launched on 6 June 2023, bringing together "over 100 congregations, faith groups, and organizations as an interdenominational campaign working to end the crime of apartheid committed against Palestinians."[5]

List of Apartheid-Free Communities

References

  1. 1 2 Reingold, Olivia. "How Vermont Became Ground Zero for the Anti-Israel Movement". www.thefp.com. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  2. "Selectboard votes to 'take no action' on PSC anti-apartheid proposal". Selectboard votes to ‘take no action’ on PSC anti-apartheid proposal - The Dartmouth. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  3. Stoever, Jackson (2026-01-27). "Apartheid-Free community pledge fails for third time at Burlington City Council meeting". WPTZ. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  4. Langlois, Sofia (2026-05-20). "Hanover Selectboard declines anti-apartheid pledge". Valley News. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  5. "American Churches Launch Initiative to End Israel's Apartheid". 7 June 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Team, WCAX News (2026-03-04). "Voters in 4 towns pass pro-Palestinian, anti-apartheid pledge". WCAX. Retrieved 2026-06-20.