2013 Special Broadcasts / National Meeting of the Movement of People Affected by Dams
"Water and energy with sovereignty, wealth distribution and people’s control of resources" is the slogan of the upcoming National Meeting of the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB) to be held from September 2 to 5 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Over 3,000 people will participate in the event.
The meeting aims to raise awareness about the violations of the rights of people affected by mega dams; to advocate for the Brazilian government’s approval of a National Policy in Defense of the Rights of People Affected by Dams; and to discuss an energy model at the service of the Brazilian people, rather than corporations.
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17 September 2013 | News | National Meeting of the Movement of People Affected by Dams
In the streets for energy sovereignty
Two Days of Energy Sovereignty Action After MAB Meeting
The National Meeting of the People Affected by Dams (MAB) of Brazil was marked by struggle and mobilization. On the last two days of the meeting there were important demonstrations in Sao Paulo: an action against two transnational corporations involved in corruption of the city’s transport system (Astrom and Siemens) and a massive march for energy sovereignty along one of the city’s main avenues, Avenida Paulista. Read more
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4 September 2013 | News | National Meeting of the Movement of People Affected by Dams | Social activists at risk
Challenge Equals Struggle
People Affected by Dams Aim to Strengthen Continental Coordination and Announce Intensification of Struggle in Brazil
The member of the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB) Joceli Andrioli made an overview of the current situation of the movement during the MAB’s national meeting that is taking place in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Nearly 3,000 Brazilian delegates are participating in the meeting Read more
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4 September 2013 | Interviews | National Meeting of the Movement of People Affected by Dams
For a Popular Energy Project
National Meeting of People Affected by Dams (MAB) Begins in Brazil
Nearly 3,000 representatives of the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB) of Brazil began to arrive in Sao Paulo on Monday for their national meeting that will last until Thursday. The meeting aims to challenge the current energy model that affects them and benefits very few people. Read more
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22 August 2013 | Interviews | National Meeting of the Movement of People Affected by Dams
The Crisis Legitimates the Struggle of People Affected by Dams
With Soniamara Maranho, the Movement of People Affected by Dams in Brazil at the gates of the National Meeting
Nearly 3,500 people are expected to participate in the National Meeting of People Affected by Dams (MAB), a member of La Via Campesina Brazil, to be held later this month in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Real World Radio will be there to cover the event. Read more
