Belgium’s ManiFiesta 2025 to emphasize resistance and internationalism
Left organizations in Belgium are preparing for ManiFiesta 2025, set to launch a new political cycle focused on resistance and solidarity.
Health trade unions urge EU to act on attacks against Gaza’s healthcare
European healthcare unions rallied outside the European Parliament, demanding urgent EU action to stop Israeli assaults on Gaza’s medical facilities and personnel.
Belgian activists confront reality of occupation during West Bank visit
A week-long visit to the West Bank has strengthened Belgian activists’ commitment to intensifying solidarity initiatives with Palestine
13,000 protesters in Brussels demand Belgium hold Israel accountable
Trade unions, solidarity groups, and human rights organizations in Belgium mobilized 13,000 people in Brussels, demanding authorities to take the lead in holding Israel accountable for genocide
Health workers in Brussels demand release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
Health workers and activists in Belgium are rallying for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted by Israeli forces following the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital
ManiFiesta 2024: A celebration of solidarity and internationalism
One of the central themes of this year’s ManiFiesta is the movement for Palestine, which has grown exponentially amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
Health worker brain drain to global north is fueled by erosion of workers’ rights and health systems
Over a dozen organizations from across Europe met to develop a regional health workforce strategy rooted in respect and solidarity, rather than exploitation and commodification
Activists and trade unions ready to shape new vision of Europe’s health workforce
Health workers, trade unions, and activists are gearing up to shape a new approach to health workforce policy in response to the current model promoted by governments in Europe
Over 100 Palestinian health workers are still being illegally detained by Israel
The fate of over 100 imprisoned Gaza health workers remains unknown as media reports on deaths during interrogations emerge
At ManiFiesta, a different health system is no mere vision
At ManiFiesta, the fest of solidarity, Medics for the People sparked discussions about pressing problems in the health system in Belgium, offering people-centered, public alternatives
Israel detains Dr. Shatha Odeh of the Palestinian Health Work Committees
The detention of Dr. Shatha Odeh comes a month after Israel ordered her organization, the Health Work Committees, to cease functioning. Dr. Odeh is also the regional coordinator of the People’s Health Movement
Médecine pour le Peuple: Defending the right to health for all
We speak to Dr. Hanne Bosselaers from Médecine pour le Peuple (MPLP) – an initiative of the Workers Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) – which seeks to provide accessible and quality health and medical care to the people






