Asem People's Forum 5

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Asem People's Forum 5
The Vietnam union of friendship organisations on behalf of Asia Europe Peoples Forum
Vietnam, Hanoi, September 2005

The ASEM People's Forum 5 was held in Hanoi from September 6-9, 2004 under the general theme "People's Actions for Human Security in Asia and Europe". This book is composed of different sections from the Forum: speeches at the Opening and Closing sessions; reports and presentations at the conferences and workshops; presentation at the "Meeting Vietnam Forum", the Final Statement of the Forum and feedback on the Forum.

  • Table of Content [pdf]
  • Introduction
  • Opening Ceremony [pdf]
  • Peace and Security Cluster [pdf]
    • Plenary
    • Terrorism, Anti-Terrorism and People's Response
    • Conflicts and Resolutions from below: How do different ethnic and religious groups work together to solve armed conflicts?
    • Dialogue of Civilizations, Cultures and Religions in Europe and in Asia
    • Peace Movements in Asia and Europe: The Way Ahead
    • Weapons of Mass Destruction: Implication on Asia and Europe
    • People's Response to the Rise of Militarism
  • Economic and Social Security Cluster [pdf]
    • Plenary
    • GATS Challenges to National Sovereignty and People's Security
    • GATS and Mode 4: Issues and Migrant Perspective
    • Protectionist Policies in Agriculture: Implications for Peasants and Farmers in Both Regions
    • The Impact of Water Privatization in Asia and Europe and People's Responses
    • Poverty Alleviation, Debt and Equitable Development, The Role of PRS and ADB
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Health and Education for All
    • Migration Issues and Solutions: Challenges to Trade Unions and Migrant Organizations
    • Building Cross Regional Labour Solidarity among automobile Workers and Industry in Asia and Europe
    • Alternatives to Water Privatization
    • Women Workers in the informal economy
    • Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability
  • Democratization and People's Rights Cluster [pdf]
    • Plenary
    • Democratization, Good Governance and People's Participation
    • Women's Empowerment and Emerging New Challenges (Post Beijing +10)
    • Democratisation and Regional Integration
    • Press, Freedom and Democracy
    • New Politics: Transforming Elite into Substantial Democracy
    • Role of people's movements and civil society (including NGOs) and their relationships with each other and with governments.
    • From Service Delivery to Rights-Based Approach in Empowering Vulnerable Groups
    • Democratization and Establishment of Rule of Law
    • Human Rights: a Comprehensive Approach
  • Closing Ceremony [pdf]