Freedom Flotilla Coalition

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Vigdis is a 70-year-old grandmother and activist who has sailed and been abducted on board the #Handala. She is on a hunger strike against the illegal seizure and abduction of the ship and its 21 volunteers, the illegal blockade and famine that Israel is imposing against the

Norwegian activist Vigdis Bjorvand is reportedly being held in a solitary room without any communication or companion despite her advanced age. Vigdis Bjorvand is a 70-year-old activist and grandmother from Norway with an unwavering commitment to justice and human rights. She first joined the Freedom Flotilla in 2023 aboard the 'Handala', and has since participated on 'Conscience' and 'Madleen', and now sailed towards Gaza as the cook on board. Vigdis and her 20 crew mates have joined a hunger strike as a political act against their illegal abduction by the Israeli military in international waters, the illegal siege and ongoing genocide, and hunger in Gaza. The Adalah lawyers report that Vigdis is being held in a solitary room without any communication or companion. We need to take action to guarantee that Vigdis returns safely to her home. Tag and email the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs NOW: Email: post@mfa.no X: @norwayMFA @EspenBarthEide @asmundAukrust IG: @utenriksdept @espenbartheide @asmundaukrust