World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

MEDIA WRONGS AGAINST TRUTH AND HUMANITY - THE POLITICS OF DISINFORMATION

03-02-2005 18:03 | Anti-militarism | Indymedia | Social Struggles | World

World Tribunal on Iraq (WTI)
Rome Session
10-13 February, 2005, Rome, Italy.
The WTI is an international citizen's initiative to examine and establish the truth in relation to the war and occupation of Iraq, in order that it may contribute to the empowerment of civil society movements for peace, human rights and justice. It is comprised of various sessions held around the world (sessions already held include Brussels, New York, Hiroshima-Tokyo, Copenhagen) with a Culminating Session in Istanbul, June 2005. This is a call to individuals, social movements, associations and organisations to endorse the Rome Session of the WTI on Media Wrongs Against Truth and Humanity.

Defend the victims of Islamist repression

Ramzi Isalam says it is time the left sided with the victims of Islamist repression, not the fundamentalists. First published in Labour Left Briefing, February 2005

Talking About Total Freedom 3,4,5 March 2005 / Void Network

Talking About Total Freedom /European Tour 2005-2008 in squats and social centres for the multi form cultivation of global Liberation from ignorance,suffering and exploitation /3,4,5,March 2005 in Circle Community Centre ( St.George Theatre, 49 Tufnell Park Road London N7 OPS ) Experiments of Publik Dialogue/Void Arts/atmospheres/philosophy/concerts/sound systems/ambientrancedelica ecstatik zone

Sylvia Pankhurst remembered

Peter Tatchell reveals his admiration and affection for the socialist suffragette, Sylvia Pankhurst

RFID in the Library

31-01-2005 16:51 | Social Struggles | World

RFID technology has been intro'd in a Library in Colchester.
So now they can better watch what your reading- and where you're taking it ???

A song for Sri Lanka — musicians appeal for backing

30-01-2005 14:20 | Social Struggles | London | World

Unsigned band “Shalika” have recorded a song entitled “26/12/04” to mark the tsunami catastrophe and raise funds for victims in Sri Lanka. The London-based musicians have paid for studio time out of their own pockets and are appealing for backing from a record label. The band is also planning two gigs to raise funds for projects being organised by Sri Lankan swimwear manufacturer MAS Linea Aqua and the Diocese of Colombo.

Saturday January 29th: new demonstration in Tenerife

30-01-2005 08:32 | Ecology | Social Struggles | World

On Saturday January 29th at 11AM a new demonstration took place in Tenerife, this time in Santa Cruz´s neighbouring city of La Laguna:

* Against antisocial, undemocratic and corrupt economic speculation in favour of a few at the cost of many
* In favour of genuine and sustainable ecological and social progress

Dover-Kent-Rave bashes muslims-gay marraige etc.

26-01-2005 16:14 | Social Struggles | South Coast | World

Greeting from darkest Toryland- Kent, where a Rev, at a service in Dover used the occasion
to bash women priests, gay marraige and muslims etc.

Ordeal of a Gay Asylum Seeker

Ramzi Isalam tells how he escaped murder by Islamic fundamentalists in Algeria, and is battling against the Home Office to win asylum in Britain

"shadows of occupation": third balatacamp.net film from Palestine

Shadows of Occupation [2005; 3min]

"Balata camp children prepare a shadow puppet theatre production. During the performance, the characters of their imagination move from the screen onto the streets."
Download it now from www.balatacamp.net

ANC COUNCILLORS-MEMBERS DISRUPT APF-SECC MEETING

25-01-2005 17:40 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

ANC COUNCILLORS AND MEMBERS DISRUPT SECC COMMUNITY MEETING IN EMDENI, SOWETO AND THREATEN ACTIVISTS WITH VIOLENCE IF THEY CONTINUE TO OPPOSE PRE-PAID WATER METERS CHARGES LAID AGAINST ANC COUNCILLORS IN SOWETO FOR ASSAULTING APF/SECC ACTIVIST - WILL JUSTICE BE CARRIED OUT?

January London Calling

24-01-2005 17:59 | Social Struggles | London | World

January's London Calling gives you all the latest class struggle news from the capital.
News includes the latest on the Harry Stanley campaign, the hospitalised cops League table, Cry Baby Blunkett, an article on gentrification from the Hackney Independent and a great British tradition - fascism and the royal family!

OutRage!- Tatchell attacks Ken L on al-Qaradawai.

24-01-2005 16:57 | Social Struggles | World

Peter Tatchell on Ken Livingstone and his 'support' for fundamentalist muslim cleric
Yusuf al-Qaradawi.

Tory Ed' Sec blasts Gay History Month+ schooling.

24-01-2005 16:53 | Social Struggles | South Coast | World

Tory Education Secretary blasted the forthcoming LGBT History Month events and attacked
the teaching of primary school kids about gay people. He said the children's 'innocence' must be preserved...

Schroders:Crest Nicholson Protest Goes Ahead Despite Boat Show Ban on Five Girls

About one week ago, the Schroders London Boat Show 2005 finally closed and the Shalom ‘Family Campaign for Justice’ from Wales, are claiming that their one man pubic representations at the show, were very well received, except by one particular company, namely 'Quay Marinas'.

The 10 best Writers on the Net

23-01-2005 05:37 | Education | Repression | Social Struggles | World

The Ten Best Writers
On The Internet
Always Read The Stories These People Write

Social Security and Modern Society

20-01-2005 21:56 | Social Struggles | World

Social security is not a mere burden but a benefit of productivity. Countries with comfortable social security systems are internationally very competitive. Social security in modern society does not lessen economic growth and employment but supports them.

hugo chavez nationalizes paper industry under workers control

20-01-2005 21:50 | Free Spaces | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

On the morning of January 19th, in the Ayacucho room of the Presidential Palace in Caracas, and with the presence of Venepal workers and trade union leaders, Chavez signed decree number 3438 which expropriates Venepal. From now on it will be co-managed by the workers and the state.

seeking political asylum

i have reached a point where i need to apply for political asylum.
i fear for my safety and i would apprieciate it if any one can offer
me advice or help in this manner.

Lesbian&Gay History Month (Feb05)- website

17-01-2005 16:52 | Social Struggles | World

February 2005 sees the the first ever Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender History Month.
There is a website which is listing events.

Front page of which is reproduced below. pls see rest of website for further info.

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