Belarus Social Forum May 15-20
On May 15-20, Belorussian alter globalist groups, together with EYFA, organize the Belorussian Social Forum, an autonomous space in Minsk where Belorussian and foreign grassroots activists, groups and networks can meet face to face to discuss local Belorussian as well as global themes. Read more: about bsf
Poland's Status as "GMO FREE" Under Threat
Poland's future as Europe's leading "GMO Free Zone" stands on the brink:
Corporate pressures to open the market for commercial planting of GMO have
further intensified, whereas public rejection of GM foods is firm and
universal.
Corporate Europe Observatory Tour of Brussels May 14
Take a guided walk through Brussels and learn something about the role of US corporations and PR firms in EU decision-making.
Mayday Mayday
In cities all over Europe people will take the streets on May 1st. No longer a day solely for sold out trade unionists and boring politicians but a day reclaimed by the precariat - the generation of uncertainty, of precarious work, of a constant run. Students, migrants, queers, service workers, creative workers and the unemployed are organizing for this day, turning it into a carnival of dissent. Here some of the cities:
Thessaloniki, Liege, Berlin, Malaga, Milano, Wien, Hamburg
For updates: euromayday
EVS Opportunity for Dutch volunteers in Georgia
Falkor is constructing and supporting an international network of youth protecting the environment, supporting and developing independent media and active in human rights, anti-racism, pro-tolerance issues and development of civil society in general.
Fresh News From the Fields and Beyond
The latest newsletter is now available on the developments in the run up to the G8 protests in June 2007. You can find the newsletter here so you can print it, copy it, spread it, translate it, .... On the site you can also find translations in other languages of former issues. Follow the link News from the fields and beyond_ March issue
EYFA office callout for translators
Translators needed for all language in and around geographical Europe!
Film Contributions Needed
Film contributions/donations needed for a film festival to be held in St. Petersburg against racism and xenophobia. Films need to be sent digitally as soon as possible, as the festival will take place from March 21-25 and films sent by post will most likely not arrive on time.
Ban illegal timber!
Mountains of illegal and destructively logged timber flood onto the world's timber market. Europe plays a key role in fuelling demand for timber products. Call on the EU to ban illegal timber!
CALL ON THE EU TO ABANDON TARGETS FOR BIOFUEL USE IN EUROPE
Biofuelwatch is asking organisations and local groups to sign the Open Letter which expresses concern with impacts of the global biofuel market. If you or your group want to sign, please e-mail info@biofuelwatch.org.uk.
For more info see www.biofuelwatch.org.uk