Euro-Med Uprising: Analysis from the frontline

A panel of representatives from European and Middle Eastern / North African countries will present and debate their perspectives on the numerous uprisings that have swept across the wider region. What connections are there between the pro-democracy and civil liberties stuggles in the Arab world and the anti-austerity, economic justice struggles facing many Europeans? What opportunities are there for building solidarity between these movements, north and south of the Mediterranean?

Guest speakers:

Andy Storey (Ireland): University College Dublin; chairperson of Action from Ireland (AFRI);

Tom Kucharz (Spain): Tom is with Ecologistas en Accion, Madrid;

Salwa Ismail (Syria): Professor of Politics with reference to the Middle East at the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London;

Shaheer George (Egypt): Shaheer has been active in pro-democracy groups in Egypt during the uprising, including the National Association of Change and Kifaya.

This event is being organised by the Transnational Institute.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

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