DEBATES & OPINIONS

Graham Bailey* argues that rape and sexual abuse are often used to break down activists, their families and their communities

The Palestine Solidarity Committee* gives a concrete account of the impact of the Occupation on Palestinian women’s lives.

Donna Smith* outlines the campaign currently underway to combat hate crimes against lesbian women.

Joel Kovel* argues that the popular anti-war movement in the US is a reflection of the growing disaffection among the disempowered in the US.

Mondli Hlatswayo* gives a critical account of the ASF meeting and the need to link up with emerging social movements.

Rajni Lallah* argues that AGOA is aimed a colonising Africa for US capitalists. She also argues that it forms part of the US’s plan to extend its military stranglehold on the continent.

MP Giyose* discusses the London Agreement (1953) and the HIPC (1996) and argues that Third World debt is a means to control the Third World.

The Call of the Anti-War Coalition (Jhb,SA)

PEACE FOR DEVELOPMENT

(Platform Against Bush Politics)