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"Occupy" is the Watchword at Thematic Social Forum
By Clarinha Glock
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Traditional social movements of homeless and landless people have for years been organising occupations as a pressure tactic. Now "occupying" is a key element for fighting the capitalist system in its hour of crisis, and also in the realm of virtual reality.
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Thematic Social Forum Awash with Criticism for Green Economy
By Clarinha Glock*
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Critical voices raised against what was dubbed "the gospel of green capitalism" resonated in every discussion and street march held during the Thematic Social Forum, which brought thousands of activists to the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil.
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THEMATIC SOCIAL FORUM
Working Towards a Never-Ending Democracy
By Antonio Martins
PORTO ALEGRE - For five centuries, Europe has taken it upon itself to enlighten the world, teaching it ways to address and overcome crises, from ideas and wars to missionary work and genocides.
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SPAIN
Protest Movement Spreads to Neighbourhoods, Small Towns
By Inés Benítez
MALAGA, Spain - The May 15 Movement (15-M) which sprang up as huge rallies in public squares in Spain's largest cities to protest against the political, economic and social system, is multiplying as assemblies in local neighbourhoods in provincial capitals and other municipalities.
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Q&A
Tunis and Cairo Reveal a New Popular Militancy
Andrea Lunt interviews activist and intellectual BOAVENTURA DE SOUSA SANTOS
NEW YORK - More than 200 years ago, one of the United States' founding presidents, Thomas Jefferson, famously remarked: "Every generation needs a new revolution." Today, his words are more relevant than ever, as young people across the world mark 2011 as a year of change.
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Q&A
Political Support Needs Financial Backing
Rousbeh Legatis interviews NORAH MATOVU-WINYI, Executive Director, African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)
UNITED NATIONS - "The agenda for women’s rights and empowerment in each country must be supported by the political leadership," says Norah Matovu-Winyi, Executive Director, African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET).
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Q&A
The People Need to Take Leadership
Cléo Fatoorehchi interviews SYLVIA BORREN, co-chair of GCAP
NEW YORK - While the international community is now talking of a triple global crisis – food, climate and economic - a weeklong session of the World Social Forum (WSF) is coming to a close in Dakar, Senegal.
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Q&A
Another World Is Possible - It's Called Ecosocialism
Kanya D'Almeida interviews U.S. scholar and organiser JOEL KOVEL
NEW YORK - As the powerful collective energy continues to surge through Dakar, veterans of the World Social Forum (WSF) are taking a moment to examine the history, trajectory and future of the alternative global movement.
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WORLD SOCIAL FORUM
"We Don’t Want Everybody to Think the Same"
By Isolda Agazzi
DAKAR - It is only the second time that the World Social Forum (WSF) takes place in Africa, the first one having been held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2007. Since the start of the WSF in Porto Alegre, Brazil, 10 years ago, the organisers have been building African participation.
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Q&A
Revolutions Are Not Widgets
Andrea Lunt interviews Kenyan activist ONYANGO OLOO
NEW YORK - Behind the headlines of mass social forums and violent protests, fighting oppression and changing the world requires sustained grassroots action, according to Kenyan social justice activist Onyango Oloo.
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ZIMBABWE
Activists Seek WSF Solidarity Against Privatisation
By Stanley Kwenda
HARARE - Zimbabwean activists will raise the issue of privatisation at the World Social Forum, taking place Feb 6-11 in Dakar, Senegal, and seek solidarity from other activists to resist a renewed government attempt at selling Zimbabwe’s state- owned enterprises.
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WORLD SOCIAL FORUM
‘Signs of Change’ Says Bolivia’s Morales as World Social Forum Opens
By Thandi Winston and Souleymane Faye*
DAKAR - Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Dakar on Sunday to mark the start of the annual World Social Forum. Activists carried colorful banners denouncing land grabs, restrictive immigration laws, agricultural subsidies in Europe and the U.S. and many other issues.
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Global Crisis Strengthens WSF’s Legitimacy
By Julio Godoy
BERLIN - European non-governmental organisations combating neo-liberal globalisation find their position vindicated by the ongoing socio-economic and environmental crisis upsetting the world.
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ECONOMY
Same Old System Can Only Produce New Crisis
Busani Bafana interviews NICK DEARDEN, director of the Jubilee Debt Campaign
LONDON - The world is in financial crisis thanks to the reckless behaviour of bankers, say campaigners, yet ordinary people are picking up the tab. Debt activists fear the recession will provide cover for a fresh round of toxic debt to countries in the South.
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WORLD SOCIAL FORUM
Dakar to Dhaka
By Ranjit Devraj
New Delhi - Is it more important to build links with African civil society groups or concentrate on existing networks in the South Asian region? That is the dilemma before Indian delegates heading for the World Social Forum in Dakar, Senegal, and some who have opted out.
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Usawa: Sauti za wanawake zilikuwa na uzito
	Vuguvugu la wanawake lilikuwa na sauti nzito wakati wa mkutano wa 2007 wa Nairobi kuliko ilivyokuwa kwenye kongamano nyingine ambazo zimekuwa zikifanya juhudi kuhusisha maswala yake na mambo mengine. Amesema jana Fatma Aloo ambaye pia ni mwanachama wa kamati ya Kongamano linaloangazia aswala ya kijamii.

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NGUZU ZA WATU: Kutumia Michoro

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FORUM SOCIAL MONDIAL : Le Forum du Kenya pour débattre de la démocratie
	Au cours du Forum social mondial (FSM) tenu au Kenya en janvier 2007, l'une des nombreuses présentations portait sur la démocratie et les élections générales qui devaient se tenir dans le pays plus tard en décembre.

ECONOMIE-AFRIQUE : Des propositions controversées attendues au Forum de Davos

Q&R : ''Si le Forum social mondial n'existait pas, il aurait fallu le créer...''

DEVELOPPEMENT : Le Forum des pauvres demande la suppression du FMI et de la Banque mondiale

Fórum Social Mundial: Manifesto pela reforma internacional
	No Fórum Social Mundial foram feitos novos apelos por reformas nas instituições internacionais a favor da “governabilidade democrática da globalização” e da “promoção de um desenvolvimento mais equitativo e do respeito à diversidade cultural, natural e de gênero”.

Fórum Social Mundial: Outro mundo invisível

Fórum Social Mundial: Cara a cara com a pobreza

Fórum Econômico Mundial: De costas para campos de refugiado