Cheers, Ken Hanly
Doug Henwood wrote:
> [I'm guessing James Heartfield won't be taking part!]
>
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> Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:08:54 +1000
> To: swong at irn.org
> From: swong at irn.org (Susanne Wong)
> Subject: TAKE ACTION: Participate in the March 14th Day of Action!
>
> CALL TO ACTION - MARCH 14, 2000 - Speak Out Against Dams and For Rivers!!
>
> "We are strong, diverse, and united and our cause is just. To symbolize our
> growing unity, we declare that March 14th will from now on become the
> International Day of Action Against Dams and for Rivers, Water and Life."
>
> - participants at the First International Meeting of People Affected by
> Dams in 1997
> ------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> We urge you to join us on March 14th as part of the International Day of
> Action against Dams and for Rivers, Water and Life! For too long,
> dambuilders have been promoting destructive projects and ignoring the
> demands of people and ecosystems. We need to send a clear message to the
> world - No More Dams! Reparations for affected people! Yes to restoration,
> decommissioning and true alternatives for the 21st century! Plan an event
> on March 14 for the Day of Action.
>
> More than 30 groups in 20 countries have already agreed to join together on
> March 14 to speak out against dams and for rivers. From Malaysia to
> Argentina, groups will be protesting against dams. In Brazil, activists
> will call for reparations and demand that institutions and dam builders are
> not let off the hook once a project is completed. In the US, activists will
> be pushing the message forward that dams do not last forever.
>
> Let's work together to strengthen the movement. Join us on March 14 for the
> International Day of Action Against Dams and for Rivers, Water & Life.
> Please contact us if you are planning to participate. Also contact us if
> you need posters, brochures or ideas for possible events.
>
> To see photos or descriptions of past events, visit our web page at
> www.irn.org/dayofaction.
>
> Water for life, not for death!
>
> Susanne Wong
> International Rivers Network
>
> *********************
> CONTACT INFO:
> Susanne Wong
> International Rivers Network
> 1847 Berkeley Way
> Berkeley, CA 94703 USA
> phone: 510 848 1155
> fax: 510 848 1008
> email: swong at irn.org
> web: www.irn.org/dayofaction