Colombian student movement speaker in London this Friday

[Edwin Clifford-Coupe]

Dear all

This Friday, London National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts (NCAFC) hosts David Florez, activist from National University in Bogotá.

I have been asked to see if any Spanish speakers would be able to translate for David, or able to help subtitle a 25 minute video on the Colombian student protests. Please email me back if you can: edwinclif...@live.com

Friday 26 April, 5-7pm
Room 3A
University of London Union
Malet St WC1E

https://www.facebook.com/events/560593083971009/ 

nearest tubes Euston, Goodge St and Russel Square.

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David Florez, 25, is is studying a master's degree in law at the National University in Bogotá, Colombia, and is part of the Federation of University Students.

Florez was involved in the creation of the Federation of University Students, who led the National Comprehensive Student Table (MANE) student protests that toppled the education reforms led by the Santos government in 2011.

Although Florez has received death threats, he continues to organize the Colombian student movement. He is leading currently a national university strike against cuts in the education budget.

The London section of the National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts is hosting our comrade from Colombia to hear an account of the struggle to defend public education in Colombia, develop further links with Colombian student activists and share lessons and experiences in our ongoing fights.

All welcome!

E