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[Abahlali] Ashraf Cassiem Speaks at the Brecht Forumin New York City tonight

2009-11-19T10:53:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia Hello all, we wanted to let folks know about a speaking event tonight at the Brecht Forum in NYC. Ashraf Cassiem, the chairperson of the Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign in South Africa will will be speaking along with Jean Rice, lead organizer from Picture the Homeless in NYC. Ashraf and his organization are part of an alliance with the Shack Dwellers Movement

[Abahlali] 2 new videos on the Anti-Eviction Campaign + Schedule of AEC activist speaking in the US

2009-11-18T10:41:00.000-08:00

Two new videos about the Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign:When the mountain meets its Shadow Trailer (english) - to be released in cinema in 2010 A video by American students of the Symphony Way Pavement Dwellers (english) -- Partial Schedule for AEC Housing and Human Rights Tour in the United States (Click here for FULL SCHEDULE): Monday November 16 - Discussion at Red Emmas Tuesday

Badil Releases Issue #42 of al-Majdal (Autumn 2009): Nakba Education on the Path of Return

2009-11-18T10:11:00.000-08:00

Image by World Economic Forum via FlickrThe Badil Resource Center for Palestinian Residency and Refugee Rightsis pleased to announce the publication of issue the Autumn 2009 issue ofal-Majdal (issue #42), titled Nakba Education on the Path of Return. Theissue looks at Nakba education: education in its various forms on thehistory, culture, geography and society of Palestine over the past sixtyone

Hindus ask new Sofia mayor to urgently improve Roma plight

2009-11-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

For immediate release Hindus have strongly urged newly elected mayor of Sofia (Bulgaria) Yordanka Fandakova to improve the plight of Roma people residing in Sofia, who are reportedly facing apartheid like conditions. Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that mayor Fandakova should make Roma upliftment her first priority as their maltreatment was a

All Charges Dropped Against the Pemary Ridge 13

2009-11-16T16:55:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaAbahlali baseMjondolo was unable to secure a lawyer to represent the Pemary Ridge 13 in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court this morning. They were represented by Shamita Naidoo, Chairperson of the Motala Heights Abahlali baseMjondolo branch. She made a vigorous argument against police brutality against shack dwellers in general, and the Pemary Ridge settlement in particular, and

[Abahlali] Police Attack on Pemary Ridge - 11 arrested, at least 15 injured

2009-11-14T08:01:00.000-08:00

Emergency Press Update from Abahlali basePemary Ridge14 November 2009Police Attack on Pemary Ridge - 11 arrested, at least 15 injuredThe attack on Abahlali baseMjondolo continues.The first van from the Sydenham Police Station arrived at the Pemary Ridge settlement at 8:00 p.m last night. The police officers went to a woman's tuck shop and kicked down the door saying that they were looking for

Repatriation Of Maori Human Remains From The UK

2009-11-13T15:12:00.000-08:00

Scoop:Friday, 13 November 2009, 12:47 pmPress Release: Te PapaTe Papa To Undertake Second Largest Repatriation Of Maori Human Remains From The United Kingdom And EuropeThirty-three M�ori ancestral remains will be repatriated by Te Papa from five museums and institutions in Wales, Scotland, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland between 16 November and 28 November. The largest repatriation took place

Canada to unconstitutionally abolish Algonquin's customary gov't

2009-11-13T13:21:00.000-08:00

Simon Kjika'qawej's TwitWallFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, November 12, 2009Canada seeks to unconstitutionally abolish Algonquin's customary government to avoid honouring agreements and recognizing legitimate leadershipKitiganik/Rapid Lake, Algonquin Territory /– On Friday, October 30, 2009, Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl sent notice to the Algonquins of Barriere Lake that he will not

Demonstration Against Government Repression Outside Renaissance Center, November 19

2009-11-13T13:10:00.000-08:00

Pan-African News Wire:For Immediate ReleaseMedia AdvisoryEvent: Protest the ALPACT Dinner With Atty. Gen. Holder & the FBIDate: Thursday, November 19, 5:00-6:30pmLocation: Marriot Hotel at Renaissance Center, East Jefferson and BrushSponsor: Michigan Emergency Committee Against War & Injustice (MECAWI)Contact: 313.671.3715E-mail: info@mecawi.orgURL: http://www.mecawi.orgDemonstration to

IMMINENT COMMUNITY AGGRESSION JOTOLÁ, CHIS

2009-11-13T12:45:00.001-08:00

Chiapas Indymedia:The Network against the Repression makes a call URGENT, to be kind and to spread this information.After which today we received information on the adherent companions to the other Campaign of the town of Jotolá, Chiapas.- To the 9:30 a.m. thecompanions of the town of Jotola comunicarón on the incursion of theparamilitary group opddic threatening to the inhabitants the “

Support CRST Boycott (of Dale’s Sinclair) | First Nations Network

2009-11-13T11:13:00.000-08:00

First Nations NetworkBoycott Dale's Sinclair from Wanbli WiWohpe on Vimeo.PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCILCRST voted to boycott Dale’s Sinclair after hearing of the many incidences of abuse and discrimination against CRST members by its owner, Dale Lesmeister.Among the allegations that led to this resolution are:*Lesmeister beat Carl Dupris so severely that he required

PACIFIC TRADE JUSTICE SPEAKING TOUR

2009-11-11T02:47:00.000-08:00

When: 16 Nov 2009 (All day) - 19 Nov 2009 (All day) Where:Melbourne-Canberra-Sydney The Australian government has been pushing for greater regional economic integration in the Pacific islands, and promoting a regional trade agreement known as PACER-Plus. Join

Health Results Shock Maori Party

2009-11-06T21:37:00.000-08:00

Scoop:Press Release: The Maori PartyNelson/Marlborough Health Results Shock Maori PartyHon Tariana Turia and Rahui KateneThursday 5 November 2009Results from a report examining the lifestyles of Maori in 150 Nelson and Marlborough households have shocked Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia and local member Rahui Katene.The research, involving 187 Maori adults and 135 children, has revealed an

Michigan woman imprisoned by Israel

2009-11-06T20:48:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaScoop: "Press Release: PalsolidarityMichigan woman imprisoned by Israel following settler take over of Palestinian homeFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEImprisoned American citizen and Michigan resident Ahlam Mohsen to be deported to the US after being arrested in a Palestinian home taken over by Israeli settlers in Occupied East Jerusalem.Ahlam was a guest of the al-Kurd family when on the

Africa Action Applauds Decision to Lift HIV Ban

2009-11-06T20:46:00.000-08:00

Scoop:Africa Action Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAfrica Action Applauds U.S. Decision to Lift HIV Travel Ban, Calls for Sustained U.S. leadership on Global Health Ahead of Global Fund Board MeetingFriday, November 06, 2009 (Washington, DC) – Africa Action congratulates President Obama and the administration’s leadership in lifting the 22-year-old HIV travel and immigration ban in the U.S.

[Abahlali] WDF Protest, Durban. Friday 6 November

2009-11-05T12:53:00.001-08:00

Image via WikipediaThe Wentworth Development Forum will be marching in protest tomorrow. Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM) will be sending a delegation to support the protest. For comment on support for this protest by AbM contact Mnikelo Ndabankulu on 079 745 0653. CALLING THE COMMUNITIES COMMUNITIES FROM ALL OVER DURBAN WILL BE PROTESTING BECAUSE OF A

International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC)-Statement on the Barcelona negotiations

2009-11-04T12:34:00.000-08:00