« First signs from Obama not looking promising on trade… | Home | Australia-Chile FTA passes parliament »
New GlobalAction.org.au site focusing on Nov 15
By Michael Cebon | November 11, 2008
On November 15, prompted by the global financial crisis, the heads of the G20 group of countries will gather behind closed doors in Washington to discuss the reform of the global economic system. Across the world on November 15 people will be protesting the G20 summit.
Instead of an exclusive meeting of only 20 countries, hundreds of civil society and citizens organisations from around the world are demanding a democratic, inclusive process that doesn’t see us heading down the same path we’ve been on to disaster. It’s time for a radically different economic system which reduces inequality, creates jobs, puts people before profit, ensures a sustainable environment, and puts eradicating poverty at its heart. We need a ‘green new deal’ that will revolutionise the economy.
Global Trade Watch has been working with Jubilee Australia and the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network to build a new website at http://www.globalaction.org.au, with information for Australians about the global day of action on Saturday, and actions you can take to make your voice heard. Check it out.
Topics: Events & Actions |