OCEANIA SOCIAL FORUM - a forum inspired by the 2001 and 2002 World
Social Forums that have been held in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (The 3rd WSF
will be held from 23rd - 28th January 2003)
The World Social Forums and the regional forums they have spawned
including the Oceania Social Forum, seek to bring together individuals
and groups "that are opposed to neo-liberalism and to domination of the
world by capital and any form of imperialism". With their overarching
theme "Another World is Possible," the Forums offer an opportunity to
build "a planetary society directed towards fruitful relationships among
Mankind and between it and the Earth," and represent a positive movement
for change.
The WSF's Charter states that "The meetings of the World Social Forum do
not deliberate on behalf of the World Social Forum as a body. No-one
therefore will be authorised, on behalf of any editions the Forum, to
express positions claiming to be those of its participants."
Initially the Oceania Social Forum was to be held in Nelson in April. A
decision to reconsider both its timing and location has been made to
enable wider participation and support. To this end, a meeting about the
Oceania Social Forum chaired by Sukhi Turner Mayor of Dunedin will be
held in Porirua City on Tuesday 4th February 2003.
For further information contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website - for more information and to pre-register for the Forum
www.oceaniasocialforum.org.nz
Co-convenors Bruce Dyer
Pat Hanley
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"Another World IS Possible" World Social Forum, Porto Alegre, Brazil
www.forumsocialmundial.org.br
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