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CALL FOR ACTION: WSF Sri Lanka 2008

MONLAR in collaboration with Peoples Space Sri Lanka (Janavakasha/Jana Avakasham) calls upon all those in solidarity with the World Social Forum www.wsf2008.net to organise, mobilise and participate in actions consistent with the 2008 Theme: Act Together for Another World beginning January 21 2008 until January 26 2008.

Monlar, Peoples Space, the Plantation Sector Social Forum and other organisations are planning district, provincial and national-level events under the common theme: “A Better Sri Lanka is Possible!”

 

The sub-themes of WSF 2008 activities in Sri Lanka are:

  • No to War!
  • Stop Rising Cost of Living!
  • No to Capitalist Globalisation!

 

Peoples Space calls upon all those who oppose war, militarism and racism; neo-liberal attacks on living standards and livelihoods of the poor; and imperialism dressed up as globalisation to initiate, gather individuals, groups and movements, and join in actions across Sri Lanka between Saturday 21 January and Saturday 26 January.

 

A national convergence of peoples’ organisations, struggles and campaigns will take place in Colombo on Saturday 26 January from 9am – 5pm at Vihara Mahadevi Park (venue to be confirmed) as part of the Global Day of Mobilisation and Action.

 

This peoples’ assembly will include South Asian and national speakers, workshops and groups led by peoples movements to share struggles, discuss and analyse, and propose our alternatives on several issues including agriculture and fisheries sector, on environment including climate change, on women’s rights, on child rights, on trade unions, on plantation sector, on privatisation of natural resources, on peace and human rights, media and culture and much more. Cultural activities will take place throughout the day. Stalls for display and sale of artisinal products can be booked.

 

We appeal for the following:

  1. Inform us of your actions for us to share through the proposed WSF Sri Lanka website, email and media
  2. Display posters and other publicity materials consistent with WSF Sri Lanka theme in your districts
  3. Inform us of the numbers you can mobilise for January 26 (J26)
  4. Volunteer helpers for organisation of WSF Sri Lanka and on J26
  5. Bring posters, banners, exhibits, campaign materials etc. to decorate the Colombo venue
  6. Financial support for the logistical costs including assisting outstation participants with transport and accommodation

 

Please contact our coordinator, Christine Tranchell on 011 267 2586 or email janavakasha@sltnet.lk to share and exchange information and register participation. Further details will follow closer to the week of action.

 

Act Together for Another World: A Better Sri Lanka is Possible!
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