From: All India Christian Council <off...@madhuchandra.org>
Subject: Extremely sorry for cross posting and mistaken of National Convention date. It is October 25 - 26, 2008
To: alicecra...@yahoo.co.in
Date: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 10:12 AM
I am extremely sorry for cross posting and mistaken of month in my last mail. The National Convention is from October 25 - 26, 2008. Thanks for the response.
Madhu Chandra
Regionsional Secretary, All India Christian Council
9868184939
Countering Fascist Forces: Defending the Idea of India
25-26 October 2008
Constitution Club Lawns
Rafi Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Day 1
8.00-10.00
Registration and Breakfast
10.00-1.00
Opening Session: Countering Fascism
Sub-Themes: Attack on minorities, Adivasis & Dalits. Attack on the Idea of India.
1.00-1.45
Lunch
1.45-2.30
Presentation of Draft Action Plan
2.30-4.30
Session Two:
Theme: Fascist Terror Networks
Sub-Themes: RSS and Its Spreading Web, Methods of Spreading Hatred, Evidence of Hindutva Terrorism
4.30-5.00
Tea Break
5.00-7.00
Session Three:
Theme: Defending the Indian Constitution:
Sub-Themes: Role of Judiciary, Role of Police, Role of Political Parties, Communalisation of State Machinery
7.30- 9.30
Cultural Evening
7.00- 9.00
Parallel Meeting of Lawyers and Activists
To discuss the Formation of a National Legal Support Network
9.30-10.30
Dinner
Day 2
8.30-9.30
Breakfast
9.30-11.00
Session One
Youth Speak Up
Sharing the concerns of the young minds
11.30-1.30
Session Two
Theme: Global War on Terror and India
Sub-Themes: Imperialism & South Asia, Media & Terrorism, Intelligence Agencies and their Role, Attack on Human Rights Defenders
1.30-2.30
Lunch
2.30-4.30
Session Three
Theme: Fascism and Neo-liberal Economic Policies
Sub-Themes: Corporate Feudal Alliances, Casino Economy and Rise of Pseudo-Spirituality, Globalisation and Communalism
4.30-6.00
Concluding Session
Adoption of Resolution on Political Demands
Adoption of Action Plan for Countering Fascism
6.00- 7.00
Tea and Snacks and Departure of participants
Convention Organised by:
Academy of Public Understanding of Science, All India Christian Council, All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch, All India Quami Mahaz, All India Secular Forum, Alternatives, Aman Biradari, Aman Samudaya, ANHAD, Antarik Visthapit Hak Rakshak Samiti, Anweshi, Arya Samaj, ASHA Pariwar, Asmita Collective, Awaz e- Niswana,
Bandhua Mukti Morcha, Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, Bihar Social Institute, BUILD, Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, CACIM,CEHAT, Centre for Youth Development and Activities, Chattisgarh Jan Vigyan Vikas Sangthan, Centre for Information, Training, Research and Action, Commission for Religious Harmony, Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights, Countercurrents.org, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Danish
Publishers, Darpana Academy, Disha Social Organization, Ekta, Foundation for Educational Innovations in Asia, Global Gandhi Forum, GRAVIS, Holy Cross Convent, Human Rights Law Network, Indian Social Institute, Indian Social Action Forum , INSAF Bulletin, Institute for Minority Women, Institute for Secular Democracy, Jadugoda, Janadhikar Samuh, Jananeethi, Janvikas, JUDAV, Lok
Sangharsh Morcha, Lokshakti Abhiyan, Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, MASUM, Media Action Group, Minorities Council, Muslim Women's Forum, National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights, National Economic Forum for Muslims, Nazareth Mahila Samiti, NCHRO, Nishan, North East Support Centre & Helpline, Orissa Development Action Forum, Orissa Seek, Save & Development Society, Oxfam India, Popular Education & Action Centre, People's
Movement against Nuclear Energy, People's Research Society, People's Watch, PRASHANT, Religious Harmony Commission (CBCI), Roshan Vikas, SAFAR, Saheli, Sahrwaru, Sajhi Duniya, Samarpan, Sanchetana, Sandarbh, Sarva Dharam Sansad, Shambhavi, South Asia Citizens Web, South Asians for Human Rights, SUTRA, Tamilnadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam, Udayan,
Urja Ghar, Vikas Adhyan Kendra, Yuv Shakti