The history of Ben & Jerry's activism as it accuses Unilever of silencing support for Palestinian refugees in new lawsuit
It has once again clashed with its parent company Unilever over its stance on Gaza, leading to a lawsuit alleging Unilever has silenced efforts to express support for Palestinian refugees.
Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever for ‘silencing’ their pro-Palestinian support
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has silenced its attempts to express support for Palestinian refugees and threatened to dismantle its board and sue its members over the issue.
Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of silencing its pro-Palestinian stance
The ice cream brand, known for its activism, sued parent company Unilever, alleging it was blocked from calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever ‘silenced’ it over support for Palestinian refugees
Ben & Jerry’s has claimed Unilever threatened to dismantle its independent board and “silenced” the brand over its support for Palestinian refugees, in the latest legal flare-up between the ice cream brand and its parent company.
Exclusive-Ben & Jerry's Says Parent Unilever Silenced It Over Gaza Stance
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has silenced its attempts to express support for Palestinian refugees and threatened to dismantle its board and sue its members over the issue.
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
Ben & Jerry’s Sues Unilever, Alleging It Was Censored Over Gaza
In escalation of long-running tensions, the ice-cream brand says its parent company blocked statements in support of Palestinian rights.
Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Seeking to Muzzle Its Gaza Stance
The ice cream maker claimed in a lawsuit that its parent company tried to stop it from expressing support for Palestinian refugees.
Ben & Jerry’s Sues Parent Unilever for Muzzling It Over Gaza
The independent board of Ben & Jerry’s has accused its parent company, Unilever Plc, of silencing it on advocating for Palestinian rights, in contravention of an agreement between the two.
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