The Forum of Social Movements

The Forum of Social Movements

In co-operation with the XminY Solidarity Fund, the Institute of Social Studies is organising the Forum of Social Movements.

The Forum of Social Movements explores and critically discusses different dilemmas and challenges of social movements in the Netherlands in an interactive debate.

* NSF and WSF: the dilemmas of the Dutch Social Forum and the World Social Forum: what are the potentials and obstacles?

* Another World is Possible: The relation between common resistance and consensus about alternatives; work together in unity to strengthen resistance or are the alternatives too diverse to be the base of co-operation?

* North/South Link: In which way can organizations effectively create international networks between the "North" and the "South" exploring critical notes around concepts of empowerment and participation?

* Interesting Speakers: deeper explorations of critical subjects by Dutch and international speakers.

* A Refreshing Combination of Dutch social movements, ISS students and academic experts.

Programme

Moderator: Kees Biekart (ISS)

15.30: Opening Forum:
Introduction by Brid Brennan (TNI, ovb.) / Rosalba Icaza (ISS) and Kees Stad (XminY)

16.20: Forum Debate: Challenges of Movements

17.15: Small Break

17.30: Resume Forum

18.30: Questions & Conclusions

Afterwards: Drinks & Snacks

Proposed Issues of Forum Discussion:

.) NSF and WSF: Dilemma's of Open Space and Horizontalism

.) From Common Resistance to Consensus of Alternatives

.) North - South Linkage; Critical Notes around Empowerment and Participation

.) Relation between External Principles and Internal Organisation

Address

Institute of Social Studies
Kortenaerkade 12
The Hague

For more information