This summer the PASC and members of the Red de Hermandad y Solidaridad con Colombia (Redher - Colombia Friendship and Solidarity Network) will be organizing a Popular Tribunal against Colombia's extractive industry policies. The Tribunal is a chance to put foreign mining, gas and hydroelectric companies on trial for the pillage of Colombia's natural resources, as well as for fueling political violence against union members, communities affected by mega-development projects, and environmental and social activists. A series of public hearings will take place before the Popular Tribunal, including one focused on Canadian company, Pacific Rubiales Energy, the most important oil producer in Colombia.
The PASC is looking for activists who wish to participate and/or cover the following events:
July 13 Public hearing against Canadian oil company, Pacific Rubiales Energy
July 14 Caravan to the oil fields in Puerto Gaitan, Meta Department
Last two weeks of July Exchange with social organizations, peasant farmers and Colombian unions
August 3-5 Popular Tribunal against Colombia's extractive industry policy
August 8-9 International Meeting of the Red de Hermandad y Solidaridad con Colombia
Introductory Evening
International Mobilisation in Colombia Against Foreign Extractive Companies
Thursday, May 30, 6-9pm, basement of the Commensal 1720 Rue St-Denis (Berri Metro)
Questions? Contact us!
by e-mail at info [a] pasc.ca or by phone : contact Leila Celis at (514) 424 - 8890
Interested? Please complete and send in the application form as soon as possible:
Download the application form Tribunal Summer 2013 (.doc)
And mark the following dates off on your calendar:
Introductory Evening: Thursday, May 30, 6-9pm, basement of the Commensal 1720 Rue St-Denis (Berri Metro)
Pre-departure Training : Sundays, from June 16-23, 2013
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