News & Updates on the GLOBAL EDUCATION STRIKE (Nov.14-22)

[Mo]

::: NEWS :::

Here are some of the latest news from around the world:

• 01/11: More than 300 students rallied at the University of Indonesia in Depok (West Java) to protest new policies regarding the costs of education for students and parents, which includes an increase in tuition fees. The upset students forced their way into the rector's building, which 'security' forces tried to prevent. This resulted in a temporary turmoil. Once the situation calmed down students continued their protest by marching through the campus. picture: facebook.com

• 01/11: Teachers defy union leadership as strike spreads across Namibia: teachersolidarity.com
  

• 01/11: "Christchurch (New Zealand) residents rallying against the Government's plans for education in the city are providing a united front. The latest protest drew a crowd of nearly 500 teachers, principals, stude nts and families to the streets. And they weren't just from the schools set to close or merge, but others who are worried a second round of cuts is on the way showed their faces at the event." - newstalkzb.co.nz
  

• 30/10: Students occupied a public hearing in Taichung (Taiwan) organised by the National Academy for Educational Research (NAER). They protested a draft published by NAER suggesting increases in tuition fees. details/ pictures/ video: ism-global.net

• Video report on the struggle for dignity of refugees in Germany: youtu.be + note on facebook.com

• 27/10: Protests against increases in tuition fees at the City University of New York (CUNY). “I really do believe that everyone has the right to access education,” Bora said after the rally. “My education is not a business.” - theuptowner.org

• 26/10: "Protests turned violent in Santiago as police used tear gas and water cannons to push back the hostile crowd of student who resorted to Molotov cocktails and stones to get their message across on the grounds of the University of Santiago." - video & report: rt.com

• 26/10: Biggest 'Reclaim the Night' in Fremantle (Australia) in 15 years: youtu.be + background info: greenleft.org.au

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::: Updates on the GLOBAL EDUCATION STRIKE :::

• tweet wall for the GLOBAL EDUCATION STRIKE (Nov.14-22) was set up: ges.tweetwally.com
  Simply include #1world1struggle in any tweets related to activities, comments and coordinations in connection with the GES!

• pad was set up to create an overview of the activities in connection with the GES around the world: pad.riseup.net - use the pad to announce the activities in your region!
  -> among others activists announced that institutions across France are about to be blocked on November 14
  -> various faculties at different universities in Quebec decided to join the strike during general assemblies: bloquonslahausse.com - many more general assemblies will take place in the next few days also focussing on the GES
  

• global chat meeting to coordinate the GES together this saturday - 4pm UTC: ism-global.net
  

• call to action is now also online in Italiano: ism-global.net - supported by 67 groups in 16 countries so far

• event page on facebook.com (more than 10,000 profiles invited so far - if you have an account on fb, consider to help to spread the word by inviting your contacts)

• inspiring reports/ pictures/ videos in connection with the Global Day of Action to RECLAIM EDUCATION - Direct Democracy NOW! on October 18 are listed on the ISM website: ism-global.net

Also make use of the global ISM mailing list to share any updates or announcements in connection with the struggle in general or activities in connection with the Global Education Strike in particular.

in solidarity from marburg,
mo.