Open Mic Section: Building Netwroks and Solidarity
Mhlobo Gunguluzi* argues that networks and solidarity are important components of the struggle against neo-liberalism and globalisation
DEBATES & OPINIONS
The World Social Forum 2007: A Kenyan Perspective
People’s Parliament of Kenya survey the problems and pluses of the WSF Nairobi and offer some concrete suggestions for the way forward
Participation of Kenyan social movements in wsf nairobi
Onyango Oloo* argues that, notwithstanding some serious problems with the WSF Nairobi, Kenyan social movements were more involved than appeared to be the case.
Where To Now in The Anti-War Struggles?
In this article, James Barrett* argues that the decline in the anti-war movement was clearly reflected in Nairobi. He contrasts this with more positive developments in global solidarity for the Palestinian struggle.
THE WORLD SOCIAL FORUM IN AFRICA-OLD WINE IN NEW BOTTLES?
Regis Mtutu* recounts the discussions and debate around the HIV/AIDS struggle and argues that an important contribution was made in Nairobi, despite some problems.
In this Edition
The Road to Nairobi In January 2007 the first meeting of the World Social Forum on African soil will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The […]
“People’s Struggles! People’s Alternatives”
Karibu to WFS Nairobi 2007 The 7th edition of the World Social Forum brings the world to Africa as activists, social movements, networks, coalitions and […]
Social Movements Set to Assert Their Presence at WSF Nairobi 2007
Social movements in Kenya, “want to see the WSF being transformed into a space for organising and mobilising against the nefarious forces of international finance capital, neo-liberalism and all its local neo- colonial and comprador collaborators,” writes onyango oloo*.
The Polycentric World Social Forum 2006 in bamako, Mali
In this article Nerisha baldevu discusses the Social Forum in Mali. She argues that there are pressing issues which the WSF needs to address.
Venezuela A ‘bolivarian’ World Social Forum
In this article Mondli hlatshwayo* discusses the World Social Forum in the context of significant changes in Venezuela, and latin America. In Venezuela, the struggle and memory of Simon bolivar is a constant inspiration for current struggles.