2013 Special Broadcasts / 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
The 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina will take place from June 6-13, in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, under the slogans “For the land and sovereignty of the people” and “Solidarity and struggle”. The organizers expect over 100 peasants from all continents to participate.
La Via Campesina reclaims the importance of the struggle for land and the sovereignty of the peoples, while solidarity and mobilization are highlighted as actions to achieve these goals. Real World Radio will be covering the 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina, and will join La Via Campesina’s communication team for joint work.
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11 June 2013 | Interviews | Land grabbing | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
A Voice for African Women
A global plan from the women of Via Campesina to fight violence against women
00:0000:00 | 00:00Elizabeth Mpofu is the Chair of the Small Organic Farmer’s Forum of Zimbabwe, the country that will host the operational secretariat of Via Campesina, and is participating in the 4th Women’s Assembly of the peasant network. Read more
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11 June 2013 | Interviews | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
Youth Meeting
Over 200 young people met at 6th International Conference of Via Campesina
The 3rd International Youth Assembly of Via Campesina began on Saturday in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, with activities and speeches by the members of the movement and guests. Read more
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11 June 2013 | Interviews | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina | Hugo Chávez
Anti-GM Seeds Bill in Venezuela?
Announcement by Venezuelan MP at peasant conference in Jakarta
00:0000:00 | 00:00Venezuelan MP, Alfredo Ureña, of the Socialist United Party of Venezuela (PSUV) announced on Saturday at the 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina held in Jakarta, Indonesia, the intentions to pass a bill that aims at the food sovereignty of his country. Read more
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11 June 2013 | Interviews | Social activists at risk | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
Egidio Brunetto, builder of dreams
Paul Nicholson discusses challenges at internal opening ceremony of the 6th Conference of La Via Campesina
00:0000:00 | 00:00After the public opening ceremony of the 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina, the work panels that started on Monday will focus on the international context, the global crisis of capitalism, the resistance struggles, especially peasant struggles and the victories over capitalism on agriculture, among other issues. Read more
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9 June 2013 | Interviews | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
Before the handover
Interview with general coordinator of La Via Campesina, Henry Saragih.
00:0000:00 | 00:00Henry Saragih, outgoing general coordinator of La Via Campesina, and the main leader of Serikat Petani Indonesia, a national peasant organization that hosted the Sixth Global Conference of Via Campesina in the capital city of Jakarta, told Real World Radio that the International Operative Secretariat of La Via Campesina International will move from Indonesia to Zimbabwe. Read more
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9 June 2013 | Interviews | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
In the conference
Good press coverage at farmers meeting in Jakarta
00:0000:00 | 00:00On Saturday, La Via Campesina held the first press conference for its 6th International Conference in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Several journalists were present at the press room that was especially set up at the Padepokan Pencak Silat Taman Mini, the location of the global peasants' meeting. Read more
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9 June 2013 | Interviews | 6th International Conference of La Via Campesina
Searching for the right path
Green Economy and the oppression of women
00:0000:00 | 00:00“The whole agenda about the green economy, which means that every part of nature, every part of living systems is being commodified to be bought and sold, is a tremendous violation on many levels”, Nettie Wiebe, representative of the National Farmers' Union of Canada, said on Saturday in the opening ceremony of La Vía Campesina's 3rd Youth International Assembly in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read more
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