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The
Initiative Against Economic Globalisation (INPEG) is creating a diverse
week of protests, non-violent creative action, cultural resistance, education,
and outreach surrounding the annual meetings of the International Monetary
Fund and the World Bank. This week of action will challenge economic globalisation
by fusing the growing international movement with Czech resistance. Through
this collaboration, local residents, Eastern European activist, and other
activists from around the world will have a forum to creatively and powerfully
express our visions for a world where social justice reigns over corporate
greed.
The
week of convergence against the IMF and World Bank will kick start with
World Car Free day on the 21st of September. Different activities are
taking place all over the world but in Prague, the IMF and World Bank
are meeting. Audi and Volvo (two major car companies) are running advertising
campaigns and sponsering the conference. Send out this call to action
far and wide and if you are going to be in Prague get ready...
Visit CarBusters.
Cars will "eliminate a greater part of the nervousness, distraction, and
strain of modern metropolitan life." - prediction, Scientific American
magazine, 1899
September
22 - 24 - Counter
Summit
A Counter Summit will begin the week of activities with a three-day forum
that explores the real costs of development policy and Structural Adjustment
Programs. The summit will provide a space for people from Eastern Europe,
the Global South, and other concerned individuals to envision and plan
for alternatives to the global institutions
September
22 - 24 - Art of Resistance Cultural Festival
The Art of Resistance will focus on creating a dynamic synthesis between
art, education, and action that will be proactive in envisioning the way
we want the world to be. Musicians, artists, theatre groups, performers,
and all interested will creatively express social change through a spirit
that reflects Prague's history as a vibrant and lively centre of culture.
September
24 - Parade Finale to the Counter Summit.
The Counter Summit will culminate in a colorful educational and outreach
parade through the streets of Prague with may puppets and street theatre.
September
24 - Huge Celebration
Czech DJ's, as well as many of the performers from the Cultural Festival,
will put on a great show that will give us a chance to celebrate our work
towards Global Justice.
September
22-25 - Trainings and Workshops
Diverse groups from across the globe will conduct various trainings for
activists and concerned individuals. Some of these trainings will include:
Consensus decision making, when and how to use it Facilitation, top tips
for getting the most out of meeting Non-violent Direct Action, enable
effective and peaceful actions, by defusing potentially violent situations
Media, learn how to frame your message for the media Legal, know your
rights and responsibilities Medical, street first aid Tactical, explore
the variety of tactics for effective creative actions.
September
26 - Global Day of Action
Around the world hundreds of thousands of people will unite for global
justice in protest of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
In Prague, at the site of their annual meetings, we will come together
in mass creative action in order to challenge the legitimacy of these
economic institutions that perpetuate corporate globalization.
September 27-28 - Continued Protests
Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact Prague2000_cz@hotmail.com
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