The AER Video Petition Project is a visual testimony of North Americans voicing their opposition to the Israeli occupation and who seek a just solution to the Palestinian refugee crisis and an equitable and lasting peace. These voices are underrepresented by the mainstream North American media, despite their large and growing numbers. They are comprised of Jews and non-Jews alike whose thoughtful, eloquent, and sincere statements cannot be dismissed as self-loathing or anti-Semitic simply due to their criticism of the Israeli government and its policies.

AER has written thirteen petition statements that represent the various positions within this opposition. In the summer of 2002, AER began collaborating with community organizations and individuals throughout the United States and Canada to organize a mass participation in this project. Some participants make use of 13 statements we prepared, and many give personal statements; they represent different positions taken by opponents of the occupation. These statements form a Video Petition to be screened all over the world.

The ultimate goal is to present the project at schools, community organizations, art venues, museums, public access television, radio, and internet sites, and also to public officials and leaders, thus helping to further aid the acknowledgement and rightful consideration of this growing movement.