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*(ENG) Malmö 2008 for the next European Social Forum*


Malmo
Sep/17/2008 - Sep/21/2008

Source: Habitat International Coalition @
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 Another Europe Begins Here -
>From strategies to actions for another Europe

Welcome to Malmö 2008 for the next European Social Forum!

The European Social Forum (ESF) is by far the largest European space for
organisations, movements, networks and individuals  engaged in building a
more sustainable, democratic and equitable society.Tens of thousands of
activists and a broad range of organisations come together to share
experiences, debate ideas ­ and not the least to formulate proposals and to
build new
alliances for mobilisation and effective action. ESF is about changing
Europe ­ not merely to contemplate the situation of today.

Among the participants are trade unions, migration networks, environmental
organisations, feminist organisations, the global justice movement, peace
networks, human rights organisations, academics, youth organisations ­ and
many more.

ESF is the regional counterpart of World Social Forum. It was first held in
Florence 2002, lastly in Athens 2006. Together the forums have been attended
by over 150 000 participants and joined thousands of organizations and
networks determined to make another Europe possible.

The 5th European Social Forum in Malmö, 17-21 September 2008 The Nordic
organising committee welcomes you to Malmö, southern Sweden. Scandinavia,
with its tradition of peoples' movements, relative gender justice  and a
strong welfare state ­ all under fire from neoliberalism and corporate
driven globalisation ­ will clearly be a new inspiring environment for the
ESF.

During four days there will be workshops, seminars, debates, manifestations,
films, music, art ­ and a lot of room for strategic thinking and alliance
building. Minimum 20.000people are expected.

Reversing growing inequalities in and between European countries, seriously
combating climate change, decent labour laws, public services for all, real
migrants rights, real European democracy, gender justice, changing Europe's
global agenda. The list can be made much longer ­ and the tasks are urgent.

But the opportunity is also there. We know that strong alliances of European
movements and organisations can and will change the path of Europe. Six
years after the first ESF Malmö will provide for a new energy kick for the
forum. Take the chance to be part of the process, forming the strategies and
actions for another Europe!

How?
The forum is by large constructed both for and by its participants.

- As group or organisation: Be part and shape the forum! Propose workshops,
experience sharing or network meetings for the forum. Take part and make
contacts. Mobilise locally, in your organisation and country.
- As individual: Welcome! Participate at the forum, join workshops,
seminars, strategic building of alliances and actions, or work as a
volunteer
during the forum.

Contact
esf2008 at gmail.com
More information
http://www.fse-esf.org/
http://www.esf2008.org/
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