15—17 November 2012
Indian Social Institute, 24 Benson Road, Benson Town, Bangalore
In the context of decreasing space for citizens, citizens initiatives and the increasing militarisation of society, where violence becomes the first and most preferred response of the state, institutions, and individuals, it is time to demonstrate that there is a better way in a joint celebration by the various efforts of today—of peoples movements, civil society organisations and of communities—together in celebration, in the firm belief that opportunities for sharing bring out the best in people and communities.
The freedom struggle is not over on the midnight of 14 August 1947. The struggle for freedom from hunger, poverty, discrimination and oppression is still going on. For more than 70% of our population this freedom struggle is a real challenge. It will include those who want to demonstrate their solidarity with the struggle of the masses, and those who are part of the struggle for freedom. We want to proclaim that such people are truly freedom fighters of today. This summit will honour such freedom fighters.
The civil society summit is a premier self-organised, knowledge and networking event of civil society in India. Its primary goal is to bring together leading thinkers and practitioners in development and human rights with their counterparts in different sectors. We will celebrate our unity and strength in a series of round table discussions, cultural programmes and plenaries.
Inspired by the success of two civil society summits is this third initiative to celebrate solidarity, share knowledge, and honour present day freedom fighters in this event, that will include all those who will come to build their solidarity with each other and strengthen the struggle for freedom.
This civil society summit belongs to the people in more than one sense. It is a summit where the people who gather will share their resources. They will have an opportunity to share their experience, insights, and ideas. They will share their freedom struggle with the people gathered. The summit members will be encouraged to contribute to the expenses of the summit, but to ensure that the summit belongs to all and all experience a sense of ownership and equality there will be an upper limit for the contribution from individuals and institutions. Those unable to financially contribute anything will not be less honourable members of the summit.
Given the nature of the Summit 'everyone is an organiser'. No one is in a position of authority. Everyone can contribute their energy to take different responsibilities. They will volunteer to share these responsibilities. These decisions are taken in the preparatory meetings in a participatory manner.
CEOs, national or state conveners of networks and those being groomed to be in leadership positions will benefit best from the summit.
There needs to be a broad perspective and respect for different opinions since there will be leaders from different sectors--from politics, business and art to science, technology and human rights to theoreticians, practitioners and managers.
All shades of opinion are welcome, provided human rights are respected.
Emails
registrations: pradeepesteves@gmail.com
enquiries: apushpa@yahoo.com
Registration Fee (MAXimum)(covers conference lunch, venue charges and souvenir)
Individuals Rs 1000
Organisations Rs 10,000
State/regional networks Rs 15,000
National Networks Rs 25,000
Stalls Rs 5,000
Boarding and accommodation will need to be paid directly, but can be blocked / arranged.
To take part in the design and planning of the programme, please join the organising egroup by sending a mail to css2012-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Inspired by the success of two civil society summits is this third initiative to celebrate solidarity, share knowledge, and honour present day freedom fighters in this event, that will include all those who will come to build their solidarity with each other and strengthen the struggle for freedom.
This civil society summit belongs to the people in more than one sense. It is a summit where the people who gather will share their resources. They will have an opportunity to share their experience, insights, and ideas. They will share their freedom struggle with the people gathered. The summit members will be encouraged to contribute to the expenses of the summit, but to ensure that the summit belongs to all and all experience a sense of ownership and equality there will be an upper limit for the contribution from individuals and institutions. Those unable to financially contribute anything will not be less honourable members of the summit.
Given the nature of the Summit 'everyone is an organiser'. No one is in a position of authority. Everyone can contribute their energy to take different responsibilities. They will volunteer to share these responsibilities. These decisions are taken in the preparatory meetings in a participatory manner.
CEOs, national or state conveners of networks and those being groomed to be in leadership positions will benefit best from the summit.
There needs to be a broad perspective and respect for different opinions since there will be leaders from different sectors--from politics, business and art to science, technology and human rights to theoreticians, practitioners and managers.
All shades of opinion are welcome, provided human rights are respected.
Emails
registrations: pradeepesteves@gmail.com
enquiries: apushpa@yahoo.com
Registration Fee (MAXimum)(covers conference lunch, venue charges and souvenir)
Individuals Rs 1000
Organisations Rs 10,000
State/regional networks Rs 15,000
National Networks Rs 25,000
Stalls Rs 5,000
Boarding and accommodation will need to be paid directly, but can be blocked / arranged.
To take part in the design and planning of the programme, please join the organising egroup by sending a mail to css2012-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Please forward this invitation to others who will be interested.
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