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Press Release: International Peasant Movement prepares to converge for its VIIth Conference
by La Via Campesina 25 May '17

25 May '17

"WE FEED OUR PEOPLES AND BUILD THE MOVEMENT TO CHANGE THE WORLD!": INTERNATIONAL PEASANT MOVEMENT PREPARES TO CONVERGE FOR ITS VIITH CONFERENCE [1] Press release, Harare, May 25, 2017: _"We feed our peoples and build the movement to change the world!"_ - is the call that will carry hundreds of delegates of the international peasant movement _La Vía Campesina_, to the Basque Country from the 16th to the 24th of July to celebrate their VIIth Conference. The International Conference of La Via Campesina (LVC), held every four years, is the movement's highest decision-making forum - gathering representatives from member organisations of peasants, small and medium size producers, landless people, indigenous people, migrants and agricultural workers - from all over the world. Collectively representing over 200 million people, these delegates will decide common strategies and host internal debates for the growing global movement. For a week in Derio, Basque Country, representatives will discuss local experiences as well as international processes such as the Declaration on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas [2], the negotiations for an international and legally binding instrument [3] against the abuse of multinational corporations in the UN Human Rights Council. The different regions of LVC will also present their struggles, such as the European region's struggle for a new Common Agricultural Policy and reform against the concentration of land; the struggle in Africa, for seed sovereignty; of the Latin American struggle for popular agrarian reform and against corporate interest; and the campaigns of the Asian regions against free trade agreements (FTAs), GMOs and crises caused by climate change. Particular focus will be given to issues such as: the impact of FTAs on Food Sovereignty, corporate capture and patenting of seeds, criminalisation of the movement and even the murder of its leaders, peasant solutions to climate change and agroecology as a way of exercising Food Sovereignty in our territories. There will be events open to the public scheduled for July 19 in Derio (for the opening of the Conference) and on July 23 in a march from Dario to the Plaza Nueva in Bilbao, where a public political event will be held. At a time when, on the one hand, the importance of food chains is gaining ground in public opinion, and on the other the global abuses against peasant communities intensify, the conclusions of this meeting aim to be a significant advance in the struggle for Food Sovereignty and to strengthen the work carried out by La Via Campesina for the realisation of peasants' rights and, thereby bring peace and justice in rural communities and the world. For more information on the VII Conference of La Via Campesina, download the press kit [4]. ------------------------- CONTACTS: * Alazne Intxauspe: +34 667576740 | alaznentzat(a)gmail.com (ES, EUK) * Viviana Rojas Flores: +34 6616 41838 |+593 9952 13177 | viviana.rojas(a)viacampesina.org (ES, PT) * Andres Arce: +34 6616 41528 | +32 4895 52297 | andres(a)eurovia.org (EN, FR, ES) ------------------------- During the last 24 years La Via Campesina has held 6 international conferences. The first in Belgium in 1993, then in Mexico in 1996, in India in 2000, its fourth in Brazil in 2004, in Mozambique in 2008, and the last in Indonesia in 2013. All of which have contributed to the advancement and convergence of a project Of unity and solidarity of the peasants of the north and the south, from all continents, with the horizon of strengthening the peasant movement at a global level in the search for justice and dignity for the countryside. Links: ------ [1] https://viacampesina.org/en/index.php/our-conferences-mainmenu-28/7-abadino… [2] http://www.eurovia.org/one-step-closer-towards-a-un-declaration-on-the-righ… [3] https://viacampesina.org/es/index.php/acciones-y-eventos-mainmenu-26/no-a-l… [4] https://viacampesina.org/downloads/pdf/en/VIIth%20Conf%20Press%20Kit_EN_12M…

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Press Kit: VIIth International Conference of peasant movement La Via Campesina , July 16-24
by La Via Campesina 17 May '17

17 May '17

LA VIA CAMPESINA: VIITH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - PRESS KIT [1] _VIITH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN DERIO, BIZKAIA (BASQUE COUNTRY), 16TH – 24TH JULY 2017. _ The international peasant's movement La Via Campesina INVITES JOURNALISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD to cover our VIITH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN DERIO, BIZKAIA (BASQUE COUNTRY), 16TH – 24TH JULY 2017. This will be preceded by the IVth International Assembly of LVC Youth and the Vth International Assembly of LVC Women. In the current context of economic, environmental, and food crises, peasant movements from around the world will discuss the alternatives that food sovereignty and peasant farming offer in the face of agribusiness and the neo-liberal model policies. The international peasant movement will look for strategies against green capitalism, land grabbing and the grabbing of other common goods which put the balance between the earth and humanity in danger. WHY IS THE VIITH CONFERENCE IMPORTANT FOR THE MEDIA? La Via Campesina is among the largest social movements in the world and is the voice of nearly 200 million peasants, rural workers, migrant workers, indigenous people, fisherfolk communities across the planet. Once every four years, with the support of our allies, we bring all our grassroots members from all regions of the world, in one place and under one roof - to exchange and learn from each other and to celebrate the power of global solidarity and unity. It is a special occasion for any one, including the media, to be a witness to this incredible gathering of cultural, regional and agricultural diversity of people, who work the land and feed the world. ACCREDITATION FOR JOURNALISTS _La Via Campesina's __VIIth __Conference_ is open to the media and to journalists. However, all must be duly accredited in advance by the team in charge of media relations. If you are interested in participating, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM [2] AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH. It is also possible to organize interviews with the delegates through Skype, telephone, or other means of communication in coordination with our media team. For clarification purposes, La Via Campesina will not cover the costs of transport to Spain, or accommodation for journalists. However, we can commit to giving all the logistical information necessary to guarantee your participation in the VIIth Conference. DOWNLOAD THE PRESS KIT FOR MORE INFORMATION [3] FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: * ANDRES ARCE: +34 6616 41528 | +32 4895 52297 | andres(a)eurovia.org * VIVIANA ROJAS FLORES: +34 6616 41838 |+593 9952 13177 | viviana.rojas(a)viacampesina.org Links: ------ [1] https://viacampesina.org/en/index.php/our-conferences-mainmenu-28/7-abadino… [2] http://bit.ly/ViaCampesinaMedia-EN [3] https://viacampesina.org/downloads/pdf/en/VIIth%20Conf%20Press%20Kit_EN_12M…

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Appeal for Solidarity with Palestinian Prisoners and detainees on hunger strike in Israeli prisons
by La Via Campesina 10 May '17

10 May '17

APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIAN PRISONERS AND DETAINEES ON HUNGER STRIKE IN ISRAELI PRISONS [1] 09 May 2017, By Union of Agricultural Work Committee (UAWC), Palestine **** _To all Human Rights and human dignity defenders, To all who oppose Israel crimes and terrorism,_ Palestinian Prisoners and detainees are on an open hunger strike for the 23rd day respectively demanding of their basic rights, Israeli brutal Occupation has detained their freedom as a punishment for their legitimate struggle against occupying their homeland, it even deprived them from their basic needs, and practices systematic repressive policies against them, which violates the International Law principles. Today Israeli Authorities are threatening prisoners with forced feeding; which is a brutal procedure that inflicts severe bodily harm against hunger striking prisoners which might result in death; and is against international law. Israeli prison authorities ramping up punitive procedures in an attempt to pressure prisoners to break their strikes, hunger-striking prisoners has continuously been transferred into solitary confinement, Israel Prison Service has banned lawyers to visit the prisoners, in addition to unannounced inspections and searching the prisoner's rooms, also they ban prisoners to have salt, which resulted in a serious deterioration of hunger-striking prisoners' health. The continuous denial of the Israeli occupation to respond to the Hunger Strikers demands; is a renewed episode of their arrogance, which does not assess any weight to the International conventions and declarations. Palestinian Prisoners and detainees persist to continue their hunger strike, as a recognized right by all Legislations and International conventions, as a legal mean to face the inhumane conditions practiced by the Israeli jailer. These inhumane conditions, which contradict all declarations and agreements undertaken by the International Community represent as constant principles, rules and procedures governing relations between the detainees and prisoners on the one hand, and the military occupation on the other. Everyone today is called upon to protest and hold activities in solidarity with Palestinian Political Prisoners Hunger Strike; LET OUR MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY BE TO ALL PALESTINIAN DETAINEES WHO ARE RESISTING WITH THEIR EMPTY STOMACHS THE TYRANTS ARE TREMBLING IN FRONT OF YOUR STEADFASTNESS Links: ------ [1] https://viacampesina.org/en/index.php/news-from-the-regions-mainmenu-29/229…

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La Via Campesina | e-Newsletter | March-April 2017
by La Via Campesina 03 May '17

03 May '17

La Via Campesina | e-Newsletter | March-April Edition, 2017 Donate [1] This edition of the newsletter is the result of a collective effort of organisations, which are part of_ La Via Campesina_ movement worldwide. To subscribe click here [2] #17APRIL - PEASANTS' DAY MOBILISATIONS [3] World over members and allies of La Via Campesina commemorated the International Day of Peasant Struggles by organising solidarity marches, public events, land occupations, screening films, seminars and much more. Here is a glimpse of what it looked like Facebook Album [4] - and if you are on Twitter here are a few updates [5]. To see the Global Map of Actions click here [6]. You can also follow the hashtags - #17APRIL, #17AVRIL, #17ABRIL, #PEASANTSRIGHTS - on Facebook and Twitter for a comprehensive view of the solidarity actions worldwide and also check out our image slideshow here [7]. IN OUR ACTIONS THIS #17APRIL, WE DEFENDED THE RIGHTS OF PEASANTS AND OTHER PEOPLE WORKING IN RURAL AREAS The initiative towards a _United Nations (UN) Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas_ is one of the ways to legitimatize our struggles to build and reinforce food sovereignty where by our social, cultural, economic and political values are fully respected and upheld. We believe that in championing the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas, humanity also wins. Read More [8] NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD A UN DECLARATION FOR PEASANTS' RIGHTS: REGIONAL CONSULTATIONS In South Africa [9], India [10] and Sri Lanka [11] workshops and consultations were held early in April to provide further inputs into the ongoing negotiations for a UN Declaration on Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas. INDONESIA: PEASANTS MOBILISE FOR THEIR RIGHTS For peasants in Indonesia, two dates in April - the 17th and the 20th - hold massive significance in their persistent struggle for peasants' rights. Read More [12] NFU COMMEMORATES THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEASANTS' STRUGGLE We stand in solidarity with peasants around the world who face threats and discrimination, persecution and violence and we support the advance toward the UN Declaration of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas. Read More [13] POST-BREXIT POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS The launch featured a dining table promoting the high-quality fresh produce of our members to highlight the need for small-scale and family farmers to be offered a _'place at the table'_ in upcoming negotiations over the future of UK agriculture policy. Read More [14] KRSS BRINGS YOUNG FARMERS TOGETHER IN KARNATAKA, INDIA _"Naavenmaadbeku?"_ ("What should we do?") - an introspection into the role Young Farmers can and should play in the political struggle for agrarian reform. Read More [15] DAIRY CRISIS: SOFT LANDING TURNS INTO A REAL CRASH Two years after the announcement that led to the end of the dairy quota regime March 31, 2015, no glimmer of hope looms on the horizon of dairy producers. Today, the majority of dairy producers in Europe continue to sell every kilo of milk at a loss. Read More [16] MARCHA CAMPESINA: REMEMBERING CÉSAR CHÁVEZ AND THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE AND DIGNITY Chávez spent most of his life organizing farm workers to change their conditions of oppression and exploitation in the fields.This march was precisely held to remember Cesar Chavez and the cause for which he lived and died. Read More [17] ADDITIONAL BLOW TO AGRICULTURE THROUGH RCEP UNACCEPTABLE: NOUMINREN Farmers in Japan have a serious concern that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will damage small family farming and undermine the foundation of steadily feeding rising population in Asia. Read More [18] "THE NEED FOR A UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF PEASANTS IS MORE URGENT THAN EVER" With the three days of rich exchanges, the Global Peasants' Rights Congress in Schwäbisch Hall, has set the pace for the needed global collective effort ahead of this May's UN Open-ended intergovernmental Working Group, which will try to finalize the Peasants' Rights Declaration. Read More [19] BRAZIL: 2016 THE MOST VIOLENT YEAR IN THE COUNTRYSIDE SINCE 2003 During the 90s, there was a decline in the number of deaths, and in 2000, there were 21 recorded assassinations. How can we explain that this number doubled in 2015 (with 50 recorded deaths) and tripled in 2016? Read More [20] STRENGTHEN THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEASANTS: SIGN THE PETITION With more than 8000 signatures already collected, the petition targets the backing of 30.000 people, particularly from across Europe. Read More [21] KWPA OPENS 'WOMEN PEASANTS' AGROECOLOGY SCHOOL' The agroecology program at the new school is divided into four learning sessions spread across several months, combining theoretical and on-field training. Read More [22] MEMBERS OF LANDLESS WORKERS' MOVEMENT IMPRISONED SINCE NOVEMBER IN PARANÁ The campaign 'My crime is to struggle" wants to denounce the process of criminalization that human rights defenders have been suffering in the country. Read More [23] INDIA: PEOPLE'S GROUP REJECT RCEP Cheap imports of palm oil, pepper and tea have devastated lives of peasants across South India. The RCEP will further aggravate this crisis, fears farmers' groups. Read More [24] UNITE AGAINST THE FFA FOR THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE! The agriculture that agribusiness offers us is nothing new. It merely follows the same path that has brought about the destruction of our soils, the deterioration of biodiversity, the pollution of our waters and the disappearance of our farms. Read More [25] OUR FOOD IS NOT YOUR AGRI-BUSINESS! MARCH 25 MOBILISATION IN ROME On the 60th anniversary of the founding Treaty of the European Union, the peasant women and men of ECVC, demonstrated in the streets of Rome demanding healthy and quality food, decent work, and a just and a sustainable agricultural policy in a Europe for the people and of solidarity. Read More [26] UAWC'S STATEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF LAND DAY Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) urges the Palestinian Authority (PA) to take a number of steps to strengthen the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land, and support their resistance against the settlement expansion and the Apartheid wall. Read More [27] BHARATIYA KISAN UNION BACKS TAMIL NADU FARMERS PROTESTING WITH HUMAN SKULLS IN NEW DELHI Tamil Nadu farmers called off their strike in Delhi on 23 April. Nearly 170 drought-affected farmers from the southern state have been on an indefinite protest in Delhi for 40 days. In this article, BKU leaders explain why they back the demands of the agitating farmers from South of India. Read More [28] FTAS AND AGRICULTURE _EDITION NO: 29 OF NYELENI NEWSLETTER IS NOW ONLINE._ FTAs aren't just about 'trade'. They're comprehensive agreements to lock in free market capitalism, strengthen the power of global corporations, finance, and powerful governments and advance their geopolitical objectives. We must struggle for real systemic change, saying "no to FTAs and global free market capitalism", combatting racist politics and defending mother earth. We can't turn FTAs into tools of people power. They should be buried, not born again. Download the English edition [29] [30] IN DEFENCE OF LIFE AND LAND! _Duration: 21 Mins_ As part of the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Dorado dos Carajás Massacre, where 19 peasants and landless peasants were killed in their legitimate struggle for land on April 17, 1996, La Vía Campesina organized the_ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRARIAN REFORM_,in April 2016 in Brazil. It was a space that sought to update the debate on agrarian reform with its members and allies, while also reflecting on the strengths and challenges of the peasant movement. This video provides a glimpse of the rich exchages that occured over those five days. Watch Now [31] [32] ACTION IN PERWEZ: NO TO CONCRETING AGRICULTURAL LAND _Duration: 3 Mins_ Video of the peasants' struggle day to defend agricultural land under threat in Perwez, Belgium. Watch Now [33] [34] THE SECOND EUROPEAN NYÉLÉNI FORUM FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY _Duration: 10 Mins each_ The second European Nyéléni Forum for Food Sovereignty brought together farmers, fisherfolk, pastoralists, gardeners, food and agricultural workers, researchers, activists and many more. This largest-ever European meeting on food sovereignty took place from October 25th to October 30th, 2016. Over 500 people from over 40 countries gathered to discuss how to reclaim our ever-more corporate-controlled food and farming system. Watch Chapter 1 [35], Chapter 2 [36] and Chapter 3 [37] YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE AUTONOMY OF OUR MOVEMENT ------------------------- As a supporter who has contributed financial resources to La Via Campesina, and as an activist who joins us on the streets and in the fields, your support is always welcome and put to good use. You can renew your contribution to La Via Campesina by clicking [38]here. 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