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07-06-2005 18:26
BLACK SUN OVER GENOA
Theatre Workshops latest production Black Sun over Genoa tells the human story behind the anti-G8 demonstrations Genoa 2001. Based on documentary accounts, the play portrays the hope, the passion, the dedication of the protestors in the face of overwhelming opposition, and the tragedy of a young man, Carlo, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his belief in a better world.
07-06-2005 03:52
G8 2005: Why Are People Protesting?
Tony Blair recently said "it would be very odd if people came to protest against this G8... I don’t quite know what they’ll be protesting against" - a comment that underlies the way that the UK Government has been working to paint the G8 as a progressive force for good when it comes to tackling Climate Change, Poverty and Debt.
07-06-2005 02:49
http://www.50years.org/factsheets/g8_fiction-fact.html
G8 Fiction and Fact - 2004 Intro to G8 Failures
Copy of 50 years is Enough G8 Briefing pre 2004 Summit: http://www.50years.org/factsheets/g8_fiction-fact.html
06-06-2005 18:20
Sail 8
Bob Geldof has called for a modern-day Dunkirk, sailors to sail to France and bring across protestors for Edinburgh.
06-06-2005 15:56
Bob Geldof and Live 8
Bob Geldof has come in for a lot of criticism for launching Live 8 to coincide with the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in Scotland. Is the criticism justified or fair?
05-06-2005 15:30
Very quick update on recent protest news re 1st day of the G8 Summit.
Amidst the frenzy around Ure and Geldof the other protests are lacking media coverage, not least the calls by groups to blockade the G8 Summit itself.
Developing G8 Protests - G8Alternatives + Live8 - First Day of G8 Summit
It's all happening!Very quick update on recent protest news re 1st day of the G8 Summit.
Amidst the frenzy around Ure and Geldof the other protests are lacking media coverage, not least the calls by groups to blockade the G8 Summit itself.
02-06-2005 00:15
URGENT: Workshop Space in Edinburgh Available During G8 Summit
Free workshop space available in central Edinburgh during the G8 Summit! Book your workshops now!
31-05-2005 18:10
The concerts on July 2nd will be used to encourage hundreds of thousands of people to then make the journey up to Scotland for the start of the G8 Summit on Wednesday 6th July.
The Live8 website has gone live today: http://www.live8live.com
G8: Live8 Concerts to Mobilise 1 million for Edinburgh July 6th Demo!
Following intense media speculation the plan around the Make Poverty History alligned Live Aid concerts is currently being revealed.The concerts on July 2nd will be used to encourage hundreds of thousands of people to then make the journey up to Scotland for the start of the G8 Summit on Wednesday 6th July.
The Live8 website has gone live today:
http://www.live8live.com
30-05-2005 16:32
G8 Make Poverty History Wristbands made in Sweat Shops Report
Media reports that many of the the Make Poverty History wristbands were made in sweatshops...
24-05-2005 12:36
Carlisle Calling
There will be a Public meeting about the G8 in Carlisle this Friday
21-05-2005 13:05
This is a resource that will be kept updated as new information comes in.
Also see PGA Website Timeline of Events
There are also many cultural activities and other events currently not listed. More events are expected to be added - please only post additional public information on events below.
G8 Summit 2005 - Major Protest and Mobilisation Events List
This page is an evolving list of protests, events and actions against this summer's G8 Summit in Gleneagles (Scotland) that take place from the 6th to 8th of July 2005.This is a resource that will be kept updated as new information comes in.
Also see PGA Website Timeline of Events
There are also many cultural activities and other events currently not listed. More events are expected to be added - please only post additional public information on events below.
20-05-2005 18:29
http://www.waronwant.org
War on Want is participating in the "G8 Corporate Dream - Global Nightmare" counter conference being held on July 3rd in Edinburgh along with Friends of the Earth Scotland, World Development Movement and People & Planet. For details see:
http://www.corporateG8.org
The G8: A Study in Power (or why people should protest)
Good article from John Hilary, Director of Campaigns and Policy at War on Want http://www.waronwant.org
War on Want is participating in the "G8 Corporate Dream - Global Nightmare" counter conference being held on July 3rd in Edinburgh along with Friends of the Earth Scotland, World Development Movement and People & Planet. For details see:
http://www.corporateG8.org
19-05-2005 19:20
G8-2005-Scotland
Mark Curtis Interview (36 mins - 48kbps mono)
Interview with Mark Curtis from the World Devolopment Movement who also wrote Web of Deceit. The detailed interview explains some of the fundamentals of how the G8 works and their aims, and talks about corporate agendas, the truth behind development and debt, protests and campaigns, Bono Geldolf and the Government, the media, as well as Britain's role within the G8.
In Depth G8 Audio Interview with Mark Curtis (WDM)
G8-2005-Scotland
Mark Curtis Interview (36 mins - 48kbps mono)
Interview with Mark Curtis from the World Devolopment Movement who also wrote Web of Deceit. The detailed interview explains some of the fundamentals of how the G8 works and their aims, and talks about corporate agendas, the truth behind development and debt, protests and campaigns, Bono Geldolf and the Government, the media, as well as Britain's role within the G8.
16-05-2005 21:35
Only one month left until the (anti-) european counter summit in Luxembourg.
Whilst in the European public everybody is paying attention to the EU constitution and fear or hope its rejection, networks of the radical left and anarchists in Luxembourg have initiated protests against a Europe of capitalism.
EU counter summit in Luxembourg: status of the preperations
Only one month left until the (anti-) european counter summit in Luxembourg.
Whilst in the European public everybody is paying attention to the EU constitution and fear or hope its rejection, networks of the radical left and anarchists in Luxembourg have initiated protests against a Europe of capitalism.
16-05-2005 14:52
As previously reported on Indymedia Scotland and Indymedia UK, plagiarised though of BBC world news, Subcommandante Marcos from the EZLN in Chiapas, Mexico, wrote an invitation for a solidarity football game to Inter Milan.
Now the solidarity group B.A.S.T.A. Reports on Indymedia Germany that Inter Milan would have accepted the challenge, however, not yet detemining the time and location of the match.
Inter Milan accepts challenge of playing Zapatista football team
As previously reported on Indymedia Scotland and Indymedia UK, plagiarised though of BBC world news, Subcommandante Marcos from the EZLN in Chiapas, Mexico, wrote an invitation for a solidarity football game to Inter Milan.
Now the solidarity group B.A.S.T.A. Reports on Indymedia Germany that Inter Milan would have accepted the challenge, however, not yet detemining the time and location of the match.
04-05-2005 09:17
Donate Against the G8!
Please post this information as widely as possible!
sheep herdings summit to do, innit.
29-04-2005 11:52
The first European tour by Venezuelan women, began in London (via Barcelona) on 13 March. Nora Castañeda, president of the Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer) and Angelica Alvarez, promoter co-ordinator of Banmujer in Bolivar state received a warm and enthusiastic welcome at the packed Crossroads Women’s Centre, base of the Global Women’s Strike. The strike co-ordinated the tour as part of its activities for International Women’s Day and the UN Year of Micro-credit.
Nora Castañeda and Angelica Alvarez bring the Venezuelan Revolution to Europe
The first European tour by Venezuelan women, began in London (via Barcelona) on 13 March. Nora Castañeda, president of the Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer) and Angelica Alvarez, promoter co-ordinator of Banmujer in Bolivar state received a warm and enthusiastic welcome at the packed Crossroads Women’s Centre, base of the Global Women’s Strike. The strike co-ordinated the tour as part of its activities for International Women’s Day and the UN Year of Micro-credit.
14-04-2005 12:49
Now We Are Free - Lessons from Vieques
A major international conference launches at the end of the month in Glasgow with special speakers coming from Puerto Rico to Govan. Robert Rabin was at the heart of the struggle to eject the US Navy from Vieques. After this victory he's now invited to Scotland to share his tactics...
06-04-2005 12:56
Wickes, the building suppliers, recently had one of their Ad hoardings modified.
Company Using Prison Labour
Wickes, the building suppliers, recently had one of their Ad hoardings modified.
