Press Coverage

Press Coverage

DIamond World

Rapaport Conference livens the industry knowledge base

Abstract: 

The Rapaport International Diamond Conference 2008 held at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, turned out to be a collective platform for retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers to discuss current trends of the diamond industry and engage in knowledge sharing. The Adalah-NY came forth with strong protests against the billionaire diamantaire Lev Leviev, at the venue of the conference, hading out flyers outside the hotel.

More Info >>>

Press Coverage

The Guardian

The wrong message to Israel

Abstract: 

The decision by the British government to rent space for our new embassy in Tel Aviv from the Africa-Israel Investments company chaired by businessman Lev Leviev sends precisely the wrong message.

More Info >>>

Press Coverage

National Jeweler

Zale CEO offers turnaround plan at Rap conference

Abstract: 

Hundreds of jewelry industry players gathered at New York City's classic Waldorf-Astoria hotel on Monday for a modern view of the state of the diamond industry. Adalah-NY continued its campaign against billionaire diamantaire Lev Leviev, handing out flyers outside the hotel urging diamond industry players to "steer clear" of Leviev's businesses.

More Info >>>

Press Coverage

The Electronic Intifada

How Arab normalization is undermining the boycott movement

Abstract: 

While boycott and divestment campaigns in the West become more sophisticated and widespread, the Arab world’s longstanding boycott of Israel is being undermined by Arab governments, companies and businessmen. This attempt at no-concession normalization with Israel must be countered by all those working for justice in Palestine. The recent Adalah-NY campaign against Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev sheds light on the burgeoning relationship between Arab governments and businesses, and Israel.

More Info >>>

Press Coverage

Montreal Mirror

Land grabs and lawsuits

Abstract: 

Accused of war crimes for their involvement with Israeli settlement expansion, two Quebec-registered companies are being sued in Canada by the occupied West Bank Palestinian village of Bi’lin.

More Info >>>

Press Coverage

Diamonds.net

Namibia's Largest Union to Negotiate with Leviev Diamonds

Abstract: 

Together the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) have appealed to striking workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds (LLD) to vacate the employer's grounds where workers have set-up camp since June 19.

More Info >>>

Press Coverage

The Namibian

LLD Labour Dispute Used as 'Political Tool' in U.S.

Abstract: 

An international campaign calling for a boycott of all Lev Leviev businesses will not have any notable effect on the company's Namibian interests, Lev Leviev Diamonds (LLD) Namibia MD Kombadayedu Kapwanga said yesterday.

More Info >>>

Pages