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Assembly of Social Movements on Climate Change Kicks Off With a Bang !
More than sixty people were in Montreal on June 6th for the first ever Assembly of Social Movements on Climate Change, under the umbrella of the Peoples’ Social Forum, taking place in August 2014. (…) -
21 May 2009
WSF: Moving Forward
Morocco had been decided as the venue of this meeting towards the end of the previous IC meeting held in Belem just after the WSF 2009 in January. Morocco, which had held the Maghreb Social Forum (…) -
12 May 2009
AlterInter at Maghreb Machrek seminar Rabat - Morocco 5-6 may 2009
Vinod Raina - Alternatives Asia- speach at Rabat meeting about the policy of the open space of world social forum process related to the Maghreb Mashrek meeting. -
12 May 2009
The Education Social Forum in Palestine is on it’s way !!
Rafat Sabah, director of the "Teacher Creativity Center in Palestine and President of Alternative International , told us his impression about the Maghreb Mashrek forum and the project of the (…) -
9 May 2009, by
STRATEGIC ISSUES OF THE GLOBAL CRISIS
The London G20 summit was as disappointing as expected. Several declarations were of course of interest insofar as they seem opposite to the policy principles of past years. Let us take note of (…) -
9 May 2009, by
Human Security, Environmental Sustainability and Globalization
Introduction Like a rampaging tsunami, global capital harnesses the bubble energy of the money markets, corporate-military might of the powerful nations and manufactured aspirations for a (…) -
26 April 2009, by
The international debate and the alter-globalist movement’s approach
The London G20 summit was as disappointing as expected. Several declarations were of course of interest insofar as they seem opposite to the policy principles of past years. Let us take note of (…) -
28 March 2009, by
Looking back at the Forum
As hundreds of prominent figures in the global financial and political sectors convened in Davos, Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual gala, beginning on January 27, over (…) -
15 March 2009
Democratizing science
This text is the initial result of the 1st Science & Democracy World Forum which took place in Belém on 26-27 January 2009. It has been written and accepted by citizens of 18 countries from 4 (…) -
13 March 2009, by
Indigenizing the global at the World Social Forum
The 2009 World Social Forum (WSF) took place January 27 to February 1 in the equatorial city of Belém do Pará. It was the fifth time the world event took place in Brazil, but the first time (…) -
11 March 2009
La déclaration écosocialiste
« Le monde souffre d’une fièvre provoquée par le changement climatique, et la maladie est le modèle capitaliste de développement. » - Evo Morales, président de la Bolivie, septembre 2007 Le (…) -
23 February 2009, by
The 9th World Social Forum : new pathways and opportunities for the global alter-world project
The 9th World Social Forum (WSF) took place in Belem, Brazil from January 27th-February 1st, 2009. There were many hopes for the activities of the WSF, including the expectation to re-raise its (…) -
22 February 2009
Urban Movements Building Convergences
The current financial crisis demonstrates the limits of capitalism, the hazards of malign neglect in its insufficient regulation and the rush to posses and consume more. The financial crisis, (…) -
16 February 2009, by
Is Another World Possible?
The recently concluded World Social Forum is a good gauge for assessing the state of the world’s alternative social, economic and political movements. Organized in 2001 as a counterpoint to the (…) -
10 February 2009
Prophetic voice
As the WSF was winding down in Belem in Brazil, Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo spoke with Walden Bello about his thoughts on this year’s meeting. -
8 February 2009, by
THE DANGERS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE GLOBAL CRISIS
The alter-globalist movement has asserted itself as an anti-systemic movement that can provide a brighter future than the neoliberal phase of capitalist globalisation. The beginning of the global (…) -
5 February 2009, by
Resolution and Action
BELEM, Feb 2 (IPS) - The World Social Forum ended its ninth edition Sunday in Belém with its "Assembly of assemblies" adopting dozens of resolutions and proposals to be the subjects of a programme (…) -
4 February 2009
We won’t pay for the crisis. The rich have to pay for it !
Declaration of the Assembly of Social Movements at the World Social Forum 2009, Belem, Brazil. We the social movements from all over the world came together on the occasion of the 8th World (…) -
1 February 2009
’It Is Time to Aim Beyond Capitalism’
BELEM, Brazil, Jan 26 (IPS) - The World Social Forum meeting this week in this city in Brazil’s Amazon jungle region has an urgent and crucial task: coming up with alternative solutions for the (…) -
1 February 2009, by
Challenges
Coping with alter-globalization new guidelines and divisions On January 27, over 100, 000 people will inaugurate the 8th World Social Forum (WSF) in Belem, Brazil. Many things have change in the (…) -
21 January 2009
The Belem Ecosocialist Declaration
“The world is suffering from a fever due to climate change, and the disease is the capitalist development model.” — Evo Morales, president of Bolivia, September 2007 Humanity’s Choice (…) -
1 November 2008, by
Reflections on the III Americas Social Forum, Guatemala
The 3rd Americas Social Forum (ASF3) convened October 7-12, 2008 in Guatemala City was an important and exciting benchmark for the global social forum process. It was grounded by its grassroots (…) -
30 October 2008, by
Guatemala: Americas Social Forum Rejects Neoliberalism, Celebrates Resistance
The Third Americas Social Forum closed on Sunday with a massive rally from the Obelisk in Guatemala City’s elite "Zona Viva," past the U.S. Embassy, to the National Palace on the main square in (…) -
29 September 2008, by
European social movement faces challenges
The 5th European Social Forum (ESF) which has just ended in Malmö (Sweden) is a good occasion to reflect on the trajectory and challenges of an initiative that has allowed activists and movements (…) -
21 April 2008
Looking Forward
The International Council of the WSF organised a strategy debate, examining the global political context, the processes, and the future of the WSF during its meeting from March 31 to April 3 in (…) -
5 April 2008, by
Trade Union Perspective
At a moment when many are questioning the future of the Forum, the time has come to discuss the issue and we welcome the International Council’s decision to open the debate. We would hereby like (…) -
28 March 2008, by
12 Strategic Questions
In order to prepare for the debate regarding the strategy of the WSF in Abuja, I suggest to list the questions that emerge from the contributions in the discussion on WSF strategy. -
26 March 2008, by
Italian Perspectives on the future of the WSF
We are going to start the debate on the future of the WSF seven years after from the first event in Porto Alegre. During these years, committed movements and the International Council have (…) -
28 February 2008, by
Where change is needed - The World March of Women and the debate about WSF’s future
We welcome this opportunity to address the issue of the World Social Forum as a strategy to build this other world we are aiming for. We want to contribute to this debate with a feminist analysis (…) -
22 February 2008, by
Do Space and Action have to be Contradictory?
The following definite opinion of Walden Bello, couched as questions, at the end of his article would appear to be at the heart of the present debate about the future of WSF: “Is the WSF still (…) -
28 January 2008
We Have to Agree On Common Actions Against Common Enemies
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 24 (IPS) - Joao Pedro Stédile thinks that the World Social Forum (WSF) should remain a debating arena for civil society, because with all its breadth and variety, to attempt to (…) -
23 January 2008, by
Which way forward?
Document prepared by the IC Strategy Commission, which has the mandate of stimulating and organising the debate on strategies to be carried out during the WSF IC meeting in April 2008 -
21 January 2008, by
The WSF and the Global Left
Enough has been said about the crisis of the left, and part of what has been said has worked as self-fulfilling prophecy. The mortal fatigue of history is the mortal fatigue of the women and men (…) -
20 January 2008
Towards the Social Forum
The meeting in Bouznika, which is taking place January 25th, 26th and 27th 2008, is part of the global mobilization of social movements. Thus the themes that will be discussed are not specific to (…) -
21 November 2007
Welcome to Malmö 2008
The European Social Forum (ESF) is by far the largest European space for organisations, movements, networks and individuals engaged in building a more sustainable, democratic and equitable (…) -
21 November 2007
European Social Forum to Meet in Malmo next September
The European Social Forum (ESF) is by far the largest European space for organisations, movements, networks and individuals engaged in building a more sustainable, democratic and equitable (…) -
19 November 2007
Onwards to Belem
The Social Movements Assembly (SMA) met in Belem (Brazil) during the meeting of the International Council (IC) of the World Social Forum (WSF), which was held from October 28th to November 1st 2007. -
25 October 2007, by
World Developments and “Alter-Globalism”
1. There are currently three big issues that shape the world developments and impact upon the different levels of social transformation (i.e. global, regional, and national or local). I will start (…) -
22 October 2007
Call for a World Social Forum sciences and democracy
Towards a political dialogue between scientists and social movements across the planet -
12 October 2007
FIRST INTERNATIONAL ECOSOCIALIST MEETING
PARIS: On October 7th and 8th 2007, a group of ecological activists from thirteen countries met in Paris to inaugurate the Ecosocialist International Network. The International Ecosocialist (…) -
1 September 2007, by
First Social Forum a Big Success
Vastly exceeding the predictions of organizers, more than 5,000 people participated in the first Quebec Social Forum (FSQ) in Montreal last weekend. It was the largest gathering of the Left in the (…) -
15 August 2007
Social Movements Forum: 30 August-2 September in Korea
Two decades have passed since 1987’s ’June Democratic Struggle’ and a decade since the 1997 economic crisis, the so-called IMF era. These events have represented critical moments for turning to (…) -
29 June 2007, by
ANOTHER US IS NECESSARY
"People are asking me when Atlanta has ever seen something like this," Jerome Scott of Project South and long-time Atlanta activist told the opening plenary of the US Social Forum. "I’ve been (…) -
29 May 2007, by
Churches want to continue the WSF process in Africa
We hope that everybody has nice memories about the last forum and that everybody felt at home in Nairobi. The Churches of Africa met to evaluate their presence at the World Social Forum and to (…) -
29 May 2007, by
Brazilian Perspectives
After seven years of its inception, the World Social Forum (WSF) faces quite a distinct situation from the time of its birth. First held in 2000, following on the Seattle events—a moment in which (…) -
29 May 2007
Amazon region’s candidature to host the World Social Forum 2009
We, social movements and non-governmental organizations from the Amazon region, have come to this Council to request the Amazon region’s candidature to host the 2009 edition of the WSF to be (…) -
13 May 2007, by
Focusing the Struggle
Meeting is great, Patrick Bond writes, but WSF activists need to converge on strategy, generate joint actions, and forge cross-sectoral ties. -
13 May 2007, by
Another Forum is Possible
Corporate sponsorshop? Soldiers with red berets and AK-47s? Adam Ma’anit argues that another Forum is possible. -
13 May 2007
Preparing for the Next ESF
Next ESF will take place in summer 2008 in Scandinavia, in the Oresund region. The process will involve the cities of Malmo and Copenhagen but the main event will take place in one of these (…) -
16 April 2007, by
US Social Forum convenes in Atlanta
From June 27 to July 1, the 1st Social Forum of the United States will take place in Atlanta, organized by a broad array of groups and entities of that country. This event is of the (…) -
9 March 2007, by
After the WSF in Nairobi – some reflections
The 7th edition of the World Social Forum, held in Nairobi Kenya, raised a series of important questions which were mentioned at the International Council and will be discussed in one of its next (…) -
19 February 2007, by
: From Defense to Offense
The deadlock of Davo-style multilateralism means that the WSF could present a real alternative, writes Immanuel Wallerstein. -
19 February 2007, by
China and Africa
At the Seventh World Social Forum (WSF), held in Nairobi, Kenya, in late January, the most controversial topic was not HIV-AIDS, the US occupation of Iraq, or neoliberalism. There was a rough (…) -
13 February 2007
AFRICAN STRUGGLES, GLOBAL STRUGGLES
We, social movements from across Africa and across the world, have come together here in Nairobi at the 2007 World Social Forum to highlight and celebrate Africa and her social movements ; Africa (…) -
13 February 2007
Social Movements call for action on debt
Campaigns, social movements, non-governmental organisations, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations and activists from all around the world have gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for (…) -
6 February 2007, by
Stronger alliance of unions with social movements
As the World Social Forum ended on a 14 km march in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, Canadian union delegates prepared to return home invigorated by a new spirit of global solidarity between trade (…) -
6 February 2007, by
FEMINISTS AND DEMOCRACY
The World Social Forum is here. Hotels in Nairobi are full. All roads lead to Kasarani, where the WSF village has been set up and most events will take place. And Kenyans can be bemused by the (…) -
1 February 2007, by
WSF ’NGO trade fair’ to left politics?
Patrick Bond assesses the aftermath of the World Social Forum, held from January 20-25 in Nairobi. There were some triumphs for social justice, but also some worrying trends that emerged from the (…) -
24 January 2007
The draining of Africa’s wealth
WHAT ARE the dynamics of the looting of Africa? LET’S START with the process by which the new imperialism relies on the extraction of resources at ever-cheaper prices. We are in a confused (…) -
20 January 2007, by
Challenges for the WSF
The arrogance of neoliberalism, although certainly challenged in some Latin American countries, seems to face a cooling of opposition everywhere else, as if there was an exhaustion of the (…) -
18 November 2006, by
India Social Forum Turns Focus On New Issues
NEW DELHI, Nov 14 (IPS) - What do you call a five-day-long gathering of 50,000 people, which features more than 350 panels, conferences, seminars and workshops on a range of social, political and (…) -
23 October 2006
Resolution from the World Social Forum International Council
The next edition of World Social Forum will be held from January 20 to 25, 2007, in Nairobi, Kenya. We have advanced in the preparation for this event and we confirm our commitment in making it an (…) -
16 October 2006
Social Movements Meet in Brussels
An international seminar of social movements was held in Brussels from September 28 to October 1, 2006. The text below presents ans synthesis of discussions. -
19 June 2006, by
India Social Forum 2006: The ruling classes and social movements
As far as organizing the event such as the proposed India Social Forum goes, the Indian organizations involved in the process have already demonstrated their capabilities with the Asian Social (…) -
23 May 2006, by
Athenian democracy
The fourth European Social Forum, held in Athens in May, outstripped the modest expectations of the Greek organisers. Hilary Wainwright reports on the key themes of the Athens forum — and what (…) -
22 May 2006, by
A report on Athens ESF
1. The success of the Athens ESF exceeded all hopes. Even the most optimists among us didn’t expect to have about 35.000 people in the Forum and about 100.000 demonstrators on May 6 (Police said (…) -
16 May 2006
European Social Forum in Athens : a Big Success
4th European Social Forum: its success exceeded even the most optimistic expectations. The success of the 4th European Social Forum (Athens 4-7th May) exceeded even the most optimistic (…) -
7 April 2006, by
Thoughts On the World Social Forum
Wise eyes of little boys selling water and beer in the all-day heat; old and dirtied little feet and hands that run to collect your empty cans as you take your last sip; warn smiles of homeless (…) -
12 March 2006, by
The Worldwide Citizen’s Movement
A huge citizen’s movement has been mobilized to question globalization and the path it is taking. This movement draws on forms and thinking that characterized the mobilizations of past times and, (…) -
20 February 2006, by
"We are building socialism of the 21st century"
"We are building socialism of the 21st century, socialism with participatory democracy," the young political science student told me at the beginning of the opening demonstration of the seventh (…) -
16 February 2006, by
Haiti’s Crisis
While the United States denies any participation in the current political, social and economic crisis in Haiti—including an armed uprising leaving almost 90 people dead—the economist and Executive (…) -
5 December 2005, by
The VI World Social Forum Caracas 2006
Latin America appears to be walking definitively into a new political age and the year 2005 illustrates that there are several main issues affecting the political compass of this region. One of (…) -
27 November 2005
The Bamako World Social Forum
Africa has had the privilege to host the Polycentric Social Forum on its soil, in Bamako, in Mali, in January 2006, at the same period as the Forums to be held in Venezuela and Pakistan. -
27 November 2005, by
The Bamako World Social Forum
Africa has had the privilege to host the Polycentric Social Forum on its soil, in Bamako, in Mali, in January 2006, at the same period as the Forums to be held in Venezuela and Pakistan. -
24 November 2005, by
Building Socialism in Venezuela
In Venezuela today, transformation takes place. The social missions can only be imagined in a society that wants to construct something different from capitalism. It began with Mission Barrio (…) -
24 November 2005, by
Report from the People’s Summit of the Americas
To accurately assess the People’s Summit that took place November 1-5 in Mar del Plata (MDP) we need to look at the IV Summit of the Presidents of the Countries of the Americas as well. From there (…) -
7 March 2005, by
Thoughts On the World Social Forum
Wise eyes of little boys selling water and beer in the all-day heat; old and dirtied little feet and hands that run to collect your empty cans as you take your last sip; warn smiles of homeless (…)
