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The Ruckus Society, Institute for Policy
Studies, Jobs with Justice & Global Exchange present:
GLOBAL JUSTICE ACTION CAMP!!!
September 14th to 18th, Middleburg VA (near Washington DC) To apply:
http://www.ruckus.org / [log in to unmask] / 510-595-3442
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The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold their
next
semi-annual meeting in late September... under siege. Social and economic
justice activists, environmentalists, and people of conscience from
around
the world will be confronting these neo-colonial institutions in the
belly
of the beast-- Washington DC.
A five-day intensive training, Global Justice Action Camp will focus
on
building the links between global and local struggles and provide an
unprecedented opportunity for activists and organizers to prepare for
inspiring nonviolent direct action against the globalization of racism,
imperialism, economic inequity and environmental degradation.
In addition to our building block workshops in Nonviolence and Anti-racist
Organizing, participants will be challenged to work collectively towards
a
common vision. Global Justice Action Camp is an important opportunity
for
people in the US and around the world to dialogue about how our lives
are
impacted by corporate globalization and the policies of The World Bank
and
IMF.
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Bringing the Global Home- Workshops by local organizers who are working
on:
-Immigration -Welfare -Prisons -Health Care
-Public Education -Housing -Labor -Environmental Justice
Voices from the Global South: Understanding Corporate Globalization-
Topics including:
-IMF/World Bank 101 -Environment, Human Rights, and Development
-World Bank & Fossil Fuels -Free Trade and Fast Track
-AIDS and Public Health -Structural Adjustment Programs
-Debt & Dependency -The US Government & Corporate Globalization
"A to Z" Intensive Training Tracks - choose one:
1) Nonviolent Direct Action(history, strategy, tactics and role-plays)
2) Arts in Action (imagery creation, street theater, dance, banner-making)
3) Activist Media (basic and advanced training in strategic communications)
4) Grassroots Organizing (local & global struggles, World Bank
Bonds Boycott)
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***NOTE: There will also be a special weekend "track" for those only
able
to attend Saturday and Sunday. Weekend participants will be enlightened
by
the same great teach-ins, participate in dynamic Nonviolence and Media
trainings, and learn how they can best utilize their skills to "plug
in"
to the mobilization in DC.
In addition, Action Camp is an opportunity for activists and organizers
to
find inspiration, rejuvenation and empowerment in the presence of so
many
others committed to building a just and sustainable future. We will
provide a safe, fun and supportive atmosphere, with cultural events
and a
last-night celebration. We ask only a sliding-scale donation from those
attending, though no one is turned away for lack of funds. Vegetarian
food
will be provided by the top-notch Ruckus field kitchen and participants
will enjoy the beautiful, outdoor location.
With support from: Mobilization for Global Justice, JustAct: Youth
ACTion
for Global JUSTice, United for a Fair Economy, Essential Action, 50
Years
is Enough Network
September 14th to 18th, Middleburg VA (near Washington DC)
To apply: http://www.ruckus.org / [log in to unmask] / 510-595-3442
PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY
--
Nisha Anand
The Ruckus Society
510-595-3442 (Work)
510-772-3107 (Cell)
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Neil Watkins
World Bank Bonds Boycott
Center for Economic Justice
1830 Connecticut Ave., NW, 4th floor,
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 299-0020 / Fax: (202) 299-0021
Web: www.worldbankboycott.org
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