Dharna and people’s parliament at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 23-24 July, 2009. DO JOIN !

PEOPLE’S MOVEMENTS TO DENOUNCE FORCIBLE LAND GRAB
SHELVE THE LAND ACQUISITION AMENDMENT BILL AND NATIONAL REHABILITATION BILL
BRING IN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING ACT WITH RIGHTS TO THE PEOPLE
People’s Movements to present their position before Public, Parliament and Government
Dharna and people’s parliament at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 23-24 July, 2009
ALL ARE INVITED
THE UPA GOVERNMENT IS [...]

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Dehradun Declaration of Forest Peoples on Environment Justice

DEHRADUN DECLARATION
12 June 2009
During the process of enactment of the Forests Right Act (in 2006), the National Forum for Forest People’s and Forest Workers (NFFPFW) passed two important resolutions in the second National Conference held at Ranchi: 1) Establishment of community governance over forest resources
2) To resist commodification of forests and related resources
Over the last [...]

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National Convention – National Forum of Forest People and Forest Workers, 10-12 June 2009, Dehradun

National Forum of Forest People and Forest Workers
National Convention
June 10-12, 2009, Dehradun, India
The struggle for establishing community rule and control over the forest resources got a new boost when the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, was passed in 2006 by the Indian Parliament. It was a historical moment [...]

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Conversations on Elections’09, UPA’s Second Term and Challenges to People’s Movements

Conversations on
“Elections ‘09, UPA’s Second Term and Challenges to People’s Movements”
May 22 Friday, 4-7 pm at India Social Institute, Lodi Road, New Delhi
On behalf of Delhi Solidarity Group, we, take this initiative to invite you for a people’s movement specific analysis and reflections on the General Elections 2009. We have received overwhelming response from [...]

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Sanjay Sangvai Memorial consultation – II

SANJAY SANGVAI MEMORIAL CONSULTATION – II
Media and Development:
Challenges and Possibilities in the Present Context

11th and 12th June, 2009, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
The history, role and nature of media has become an issue of open debate in recent times, alongside the paradigm of development itself. The media is still considered to be a potent tool [...]

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An Evening of Protest

Two Years, Too Much !
An Evening of Protest
(To mark the second anniversary of Dr. Binayak Sen’s imprisonment)
May 14, 2009 Thursday
5.30 p.m. onwards

At
The Lawns of Rabindra Bhawan, Mandi House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi
Music                                                  Poetry                             Speeches
Rabbi Shergil                            Manglesh Dabral               Jst.(retd.) Rajinder Sachar
Dipta Bhog and Yagna              Gauhar Raza         [...]

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Celebrating Smitu – Invitation for 2May 2009

Dear Friends,
Smitu Kothari touched the lives of many people across the globe. His was one of the most articulate, progressive and consistent voices in the struggle for a just and equitable world. His warmth, wisdom and compassion moved and inspired all who knew him.
His sudden and untimely departure from our midst on 23rd March 2009 [...]

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Himalaya Bachao Rally

Himalaya Bachao Rally
Community Struggles in Himachal come together to ascertain their control and rights over resources
State level rally on 9th  April 2009
and
Conference 10-11 April 2009 at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

The current model of neo-liberal development that has been thrust upon the people of the country and states like Himachal Pradesh mainly aims at [...]

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Prayer meeting remembering Smitu Kothari

Dear friends,
A prayer meeting will be held in memory of Smitu Kothari on Thursday, 26 March 2009 from 5-6pm at Chinmaya  Mission, 89 Lodhi Estate, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
Please pass the message on to friends of Smitu who would like to be there.

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Noted Scholar, author and activist Smitu Kothari passed away

Friends,
Noted scholar, author and activist Smitu Kothari passed away today early morning (India time 23rd March 6 a.m.). He died of a cardiac attack after having undergone a heart surgery yesterday at AIIMS in Delhi. The cremation will be held at Lodi Road electric Crematorium in South Delhi at 4pm on the 23rd March.

Smithu [...]

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