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La Via Campesina | e-newsletter | August 2017
by La Via Campesina 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

La Via Campesina | e-newsletter | August 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] LA VIA CAMPESINA CALLS FOR A GLOBAL WEEK OF ACTION AGAINST THE WTO AND FTAS During these 20+ years of struggle against the WTO, the world's peoples have resisted its attempt to globalize everything, including the food and agricultural systems, for the benefit of the TNCs. Our struggles have been the biggest impediment to the advance of the WTO, and there is no doubt that La Via Campesina has played a decisive part. Our resistance to market liberalisation under this neoliberal regime has continued since the Uruguay round conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Ever since, La Via Campesina has mobilised against almost all of the Ministerial Conferences since Seattle (1999) and Cancún (2003) - where OUR BROTHER LEE KYUNG HAE, HOLDING A BANNER DECLARING THAT "THE WTO KILLS PEASANTS", SACRIFICED HIS OWN LIFE - and up to Bali (2013) and Nairobi (2015). This year, from the 8th to the 15th of December, a La Via Campesina international delegation will be in Buenos Aires to take an active part in the numerous civil society mobilisations, forums, and discussions. We will be there to identify the WTO as the criminal organisation that it is and to raise the flag of Food Sovereignty. We will call out all the Governments, who after having realised the weakening of WTO, have resorted to Bilateral and Regional Mega Free Trade Agreements, that threaten to annihilate our food systems, just like WTO has done it over the last two decades. Read More [3] FEATURED ARTICLES GLOBAL PEASANT MOVEMENT ASSESSES AND RESPONDS TO A HEATED POLITICAL MOMENT By going home to work the land, peasants know they are engaging in one of the most political acts of all: agriculture.. Read More [4] OLIVE HARVEST CAMPAIGN 2017 ANNOUNCEMENT This year's campaign is inviting international volunteers to stay with farmers; help them in the olive harvest, have long discussions, and experience the Palestinian culture. Read More [5] CRITIQUE OF CAPITALISM IS ESSENTIAL TO THE STRUGGLE FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Ayla Fenton, a young farmer and Youth President of NFU Canada, warns that that a national food policy will do nothing to advance food sovereignty unless it challenges the capitalist structure . Read More [6] PEASANTS DEBATE ON GENDER AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION DIVERSITY "Many people in the countryside are killed for being of a different sexual orientation than the ones represented in the heteronormativemodel. We need to take a political position in support of LGBTI* comrades" Read More [7] RECLAIMING THE FOOD SYSTEM: EXPERIENCES FROM THE IALA, MARÍA CANO, COLOMBIA The IALA model is a Pan-Latin American project, promoted by the transnational peasant organization La Vía Campesina (LVC), to attain Food Sovereignty through agroecology. Read More [8] SOUTHERN AFRICA: COMMUNITIES EXPOSE CORPORATE ABUSE AT THE PERMANENT PEOPLE´S TRIBUNAL Cases of corporate abuse in Mozambique, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania and Zambia presented at the second session of hearings of the Permanent People´s Tribunal which took place from 17th to 18th August. PEASANT FAMILIES IN NE SRI LANKA FACE EVICTIO AS YAN OYA PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION Yan Oya, a mega-irrigation project in Trincomalee district of Sri Lanka has so far destroyed over 5400 hectares of farm and forest land, including 238 water bodies and displacing over 340 families, according to MONLAR - a member of La Via Campesina. Read More [9] SOLIDARITY AT THE VII INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE A compilation of several solidarity statements that were issued and motions that were made at the VII International Conference of La Via Campesina. Read [10]More [11] THE MANY COLOURS OF CORN Amrita Bhoomi, founded by farmer leader M D Nanjundaswamy, is situated at the foothills of B R Hills. Volunteers at this centre regularly visit the podu, or settlements, of the Soliga tribe who reside in these hills. Read More [12] SMALL-SCALE, AGROECOLOGICAL FARMS PRODUCE HIGH YIELDS: SURVEY _"A Matter of Scale"_ is a survey report that highlights how a diverse and vibrant sector of small farms is providing employment, attracting new entrants and incubating entrepreneurs. Read More [13] IN SUPPORT OF CÉDRIC HERROU : STOP THE CRIMINALIZATION OF MIGRANTS No one is illegal, and he/she who helps people in need should not be prosecuted, but should instead be recognized for their humanitarian contribution. Read More [13] 'AGROECOLOGY IS ALSO ABOUT HOW WE WORK WITH EACH OTHER AS PEOPLE' At the VII Conference, four young peasant delegates from Canada, the United Kingdom, Puerto Rico and Nepal explain what agroecology means to them. Read More [7] PAKISTAN: PEASANTS STRUGGLING FOR LAND RIGHTS AT OKARA BEING CRIMINALISED Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee condemns the imprisonment and continued ill-treatment of peasant leader Mehar Abdul Sattar. He has been at the forefront of the struggle for land rights at Okara Military Farms. Read More [14] SPI INDONESIA REIGNITES AND RE-IMAGINES A MOVEMENT FOR PEASANT-LED COOPS The struggle for agrarian reform can only succeed when peasant communities cultivate and manage their crops collectively. It is important for cooperatives to take back the control of the agriculture chain back from the big corporations and farm estates. Read More [15] FEATURED PUBLICATIONS [16] TITLE: Peasants Fighting for Justice: Cases of Violations of Peasants' Human Rights These cases have been compiled by the La Via Campesina's worldwide members in a unique effort to systematise the violations of the human rights of peasant men and women. EDITION: July, 2017 Download the PDF (3 MB) [17] FEATURED VIDEOS [18] Step up the fight against agribusiness, Unite for Food Sovereignty Watch Video [19] 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 [1]here. [1] [20] Twitter [20] [21] Facebook [21] [22] Vimeo [22] To unsubscribe from the distribution list click here [2] For questions or comments, email LVCWEB(a)VIACAMPESINA.ORG WEBSITE: www.viacampesina.org [23] TV: www.tv.viacampesina.org [24] To subscribe to this newsletter - Click Here [2] Links: ------ [1] https://viacampesina.org/en/donations/ [2] https://mail.viacampesina.org/lists/listinfo/Via-info-en [3] https://viacampesina.org/en/la-via-campesina-calls-global-week-action-wto-f… [4] https://viacampesina.org/en/global-peasant-movement-assesses-responds-heate… [5] https://viacampesina.org/en/olive-harvest-campaign-announcement-2017-contin… [6] https://viacampesina.org/en/critique-capitalism-essential-struggle-for-food… [7] https://viacampesina.org/en/la-via-campesina-peasants-initiate-debate-gende… [8] https://viacampesina.org/en/reclaiming-the-food-system-instituto-agroecolog… [9] https://viacampesina.org/en/300-peasant-families-north-eastern-sri-lanka-fa… [10] https://viacampesina.org/en/summary-of-solidarity-statements-motions-vii-in… [11] https://viacampesina.org/en/vii-international-conference-youth-assembly-dec… [12] https://viacampesina.org/en/many-colours-corn/ [13] https://viacampesina.org/en/survey-shows-small-scale-agroecological-farms-p… [14] https://viacampesina.org/en/pakistan-kissan-rabita-committee-condemns-impri… [15] https://viacampesina.org/en/serikat-petani-indonesia-encourages-peasant-com… [16] https://www.facebook.com/viacampesinaOFFICIAL/videos/1504122602991639/ [17] https://viacampesina.org/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/08/Peasants-Fig… [18] https://vimeo.com/226664858 [19] https://tv.viacampesina.org/Fifth-International-Women-s?lang=en [20] http://www.twitter.com/via_campesina [21] https://www.facebook.com/viacampesinaOFFICIAL/ [22] https://vimeo.com/viacampesina [23] http://www.viacampesina.org [24] http://www.tv.viacampesina.org

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Mexico Earthquake: Urgent call for economic assistance and solidarity!
by La Via Campesina 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

MEXICO EARTHQUAKE: LA VIA CAMPESINA NORTH AMERICA CALLS FOR ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND SOLIDARITY! In recent days, several disasters have hit Mexico leaving devastation and much suffering mainly in rural and indigenous areas where many of our brothers and sisters of La Via Campesina are. The situation is particularly serious in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero and other states. In some places there have been floods and destruction of plantations and the collapse of houses and other buildings. Many sisters and brothers have stayed in the street. But in addition there have been deaths and many families today heal their wounded. The earthquake of September 19 in Mexico City has aggravated the situation. In a number of areas, such as Xochimilco, Tlalpan, Contreras and others where migrant families live mainly in the big city in search of means of subsistence, they have lost everything they had, including their dwellings and plots. Many children and old people have lost their lives and many more are seriously injured or missing. Therefore, we call for international solidarity with the people of Mexico. The North American Region of La Via Campesina is asking for urgent economic assistance to support our sisters and brothers, peasants and indigenous peoples of Mexico to rebuild their lives, their homes, their plots and their communities. Today our sisters and brothers in Mexico urgently need the broadest material solidarity of our organizations, our regions and our allied movements. As we pointed out in Derio during our Seventh International Conference: "It is time to build a fraternal world of solidarity among peoples." CONTRIBUTE ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE [1] We thank you in advance for your attention to this urgent call for solidarity and we encourage you to mobilize your members and your allies and friends to donate in support of the people of Mexico and particularly of La Via Campesina Mexico. On behalf of the North American Region, Joan Brady and Carlos Marentes, Mr. Coordinators _A USGS map shows the earthquake that struck Mexico late Sept. 7, 2017_ Links: ------ [1] https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/lvcmexicosolidarity2017

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Nyéléni Newsletter: Advancing Food Sovereignty (June Edition)
by La Via Campesina 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

NYÉLÉNI NEWSLETTER: ADVANCING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY This year marks the tenth anniversary of the historic International Forum on Food Sovereignty that was held Mali in 2007. Nyéléni has since become a space of praxis, to convene, synergise and build forces to strengthen the different conditions for food sovereignty. As the paradigm of food sovereignty has expanded, so too have threats against it. These threats are being confronted at multiple fronts and levels by the growing global movement for food sovereignty. The recurring crises the world is facing are inherent to capitalism which is adept at re-inventing itself to maintain structural power. Tinkering with the wiring of the capitalist model will do little good. What is needed is deep systemic change, a complete paradigm shift from competitiveness to solidarity, from extractivism to respect and from exploitation to dignity. This is the paradigm of food sovereignty, which the global movement is advancing through diverse knowledge, capacities, resources and social bases. Click here to download the June English edition [1] or read it directly in the website at www.nyeleni.org [2] ! Links: ------ [1] http://www.nyeleni.org/ccount/click.php?id=113 [2] http://www.nyeleni.org/

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La Via Campesina calls for a Global Week of Action against the WTO and FTAs as the 11th Ministerial Conference draw closer
by La Via Campesina 10 Sep '17

10 Sep '17

SEPTEMBER 10, THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST WTO AND FTAS Today, La Via Campesina is calling upon social movements and civil society organisations of the world to mobilise and organise our resistances against the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), build solidarity alliances and prepare for a worldwide week of action in December, coinciding with the 11th International Ministerial that is scheduled to take place in Argentina. For the first time since its inception, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is planning to meet in Latin America. From the 10th to the 13th of December, Mauricio Macri's government will host the WTO's 11th Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Entrepreneurs, ministers, chancellors, and even presidents will be there. To do what? To demand more "freedom" for their companies, more "ease of doing business" for exploiting workers, peasants, indigenous people, and taking over land and territories. In other words, less "restrictions" on transnational wastage. Since its beginnings in 1995 as derivative of General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATTs), the World Trade Organization has promoted the most brutal form of capitalism, better known as trade liberalization. At successive Ministerial Conferences, the WTO has set out to globalize the liberalisation of national markets, promising economic prosperity at the cost of sovereignty. In more or less the same terms, by its "liberalization, deregulation and privatization", which is called Package of Neoliberalism, WTO has encouraged the multiplication of free trade agreements (FTAs) between countries and regional blocs, etc. On this basis and by making use of governments that have been co-opted, the world's largest transnational corporations (TNCs) are seeking to undermine democracy and all of the institutional instruments for defending the lives, the territories, and the food and agricultural ecosystems of the world's peoples. In the previous Ministerial Conference (MC) in Nairobi in 2015, WTO had made six decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to LDCs. The agricultural decisions cover commitment to abolish export subsidies for farm exports, public stockholding for food security purposes, a special safeguard mechanism for developing countries, and measures related to cotton. Decisions were also made regarding preferential treatment for least developed countries (LDCs) in the area of services and the criteria for determining whether exports from LDCs may benefit from trade preferences. This year, with Macri Inc. in the Casa Rosada (Government House in Argentina), the coup leader Michel Temer in the Palacio del Planalto (the oficial workplace of the president of Brazil), and Brazilian Roberto Azevedo as its Director General, the WTO wants to return to the subject of agriculture, to put an end to small-scale fishing, and to make progress with multilateral agreements such as the misnamed General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS). Notwithstanding the misleading protectionist statements coming from Washington and London, the WTO will meet again to try to impose the interests of capital at the cost of Planet Earth, of the democratic aspirations of the world's peoples, and of life itself. During these 20+ years of struggle against the WTO, the world's peoples have resisted its attempt to globalize everything, including the food and agricultural systems, for the benefit of the TNCs. Our struggles have been the biggest impediment to the advance of the WTO, and there is no doubt that La Via Campesina has played a decisive part. Our resistance to market liberalisation under this neoliberal regime has continued since the Uruguay round conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Ever since, La Via Campesina has mobilised against almost all of the Ministerial Conferences since Seattle (1999) and Cancún (2003) - where our brother Lee Kyung Hae, holding a banner declaring that "The WTO kills peasants", sacrificed his own life - and up to Bali (2013) and Nairobi (2015). This year, from the 8th to the 15th of December, a La Via Campesina international delegation will be in Buenos Aires to take an active part in the numerous civil society mobilisations, forums, and discussions. We will be there to identify the WTO as the criminal organisation that it is and to raise the flag of Food Sovereignty. We will call out all the Governments, who after having realised the weakening of WTO, have resorted to Bilateral and Regional Mega Free Trade Agreements, that threaten to annihilate our food systems, just like WTO has done it over the last two decades. We are calling upon all of our member organisations - in each and every country - to mobilise during this "Week of Action Against the WTO" (from the 8th to the 15th of December); within their social and political contexts, they should find the right time and form the best alliances in order to denounce the WTO and the numerous bilateral and regional Free Trade Agreements. We insist that agriculture should not be part of any of the WTO negotiations! WE SAY ONCE AGAIN: NO TO WTO! NO TO FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS! FOR THE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY OF OUR PEOPLES! GLOBALIZE THE STRUGGLE! GLOBALIZE HOPE! You can email the details of your solidarity actions to lvcweb(a)viacampesina.org or tag us on our official Facebook or Twitter pages facebook.com/viacampesinaOfficia [1]l Twitter: @via_campesina [2] / @via_campesinaES [3] / @viacampesinaFR [4] Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/viacampesinaOFFICIAL/ [2] https://twitter.com/via_campesina [3] https://twitter.com/via_campesinaSP [4] https://twitter.com/viacampesinaFR

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