HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHIAPAS - February 18

Human rights defenders are on the front lines in the Mexican government's low-intensity war against indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico. The Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba) has been the key defender of indigenous people unjustly imprisoned and also of communities that suffer violent displacement. The Chiapas Support Committee is very honored to present a program featuring Victor Hugo López, Frayba's Communications Coordinator. Please join us!

"El Otro Amor" Dance Party Fundraiser - Feb 6

Why Oppose the Olympic Games?-A Speaking Tour by Indigenous Activists- Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM -

A Speaking Tour by Indigenous Activists

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM -

Eastside Arts Alliance, 2277 International Blvd, Oakland
- $5-$10 suggested donation
(no one turned away for lack of funds).
Hosted by Eastside Arts Alliance and Chiapas Support Committee

As part of a provincial and west coast speaking tour, an Indigenous
activist from “Canada” will be speaking about the impacts of the upcoming
Olympic Games, particularly on Indigenous peoples. Join us in an event to
learn more about why opposition to the Games is growing and how you can
participate in and support the resistance and Indigenous self-determination.

Human Rights in Chiapas- Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:30 PM

SPEAKER FROM CHIAPAS IN FEBRUARY!

Mark Your Calendar Now!

Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7:30 PM - Human Rights in Chiapas
La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA
$5 - $10 Donation Requested
(1 & 1/2 blocks from Ashby BART), Wheelchair Accessible
Hosted by the Chiapas Support Committee

Victor Hugo López, Communications Coordinator at the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center (Frayba) in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, will discuss human rights in Chiapas and the prospects for political change in 2010. The human rights situation in Chiapas has deteriorated rapidly in recent months, including an attack on a Fraba lawyer in September. As popular organizations wage peaceful struggles against paramilitary violence, tourism projects that displace campesinos, and illegal land grabs, the Frayba is at the often-dangerous forefront of human rights defense. Under attack from paramilitary groups, the army, and both the state and federal governments, the Frayba produces frequent human rights reports, defends cases in court and supports indigenous communities under attack.

Endorsed by: U.S-Mexico Solidarity Network, Task Force on the Americas,
Haiti Action Committee and School of the Americas Watch West

Chiapas Support Committee
P.O. Box 3421, Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-9587 cezmat@igc.org
www.chiapas-support.org

Water, Gold Mining & Community Resistance-January 20, 2010

Water, Gold Mining, and Community Resistance

Wednesday, January 20
7:00pm-9:30pm
Modern Times Bookstore
888 Valencia Street, SF

Join filmmaker Jason Wallach, CISPES, and FMLN-SF to explore how people in El Salvador are organizing to stop gold mining and to defend the land and water where they live.

This event features a screening of Until the Last Drop: Tales from the Battle for El Salvador’s Water, other footage of activists in El Salvador, and a Q and A discussion. Learn what you can do to support these courageous people in their battle to defend their communities from the abuse of US-based mining companies.

More info at;
(415) 503-0789
bayareacispes@yahoo.com
www.cispes.org

Reclaim Public Education @ Kroeber Hall

START DATE: Tuesday January 19
TIME: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Location Details:
Kroeber Hall is on the South East end of the University of Berkeley Campus. College Ave. and Bancroft intersect and about twenty yards to the left is Kroeber.


Growing activism in California campuses is a necessary response to budget cuts and fee hikes. Last fall UCBerekely students joined forces with with staff and faculty with a series of walkouts and occupations. Now the holiday break has not cured the disease of capitalism--the only thing we can do is continue the efforts of direct action. Kroeber Hall was site to last semester's library takeover spanning 24hours, which successfully brought to light proposed closers of open hours of the campus's dozen libraries. Now students and community is invited to participate in a takeover of the hall with displays and art, music and speakers. A panel discussion is planned, info table and the assorted other things we see at activist's convergences (ie: food!) But this does not exclude you from bringing something to share or present etc. The action will take place over 3 day's time so if it seems slow one hour--the next might be a memory you'll never forget.
And this tiny action is to aid in the the massive March 4th statewide walkout. Now that's entertainment!

Take Back the Land in Oakland- January 14, 2010

Max Rameau will be speaking at the Just Cause Oakland West Oakland office, 3463 San Pablo Ave (at the California Hotel), Oakland, CA on Thursday, January 14, 2010 beginning at 6:30pm. Max will be talking about Elevating Housing to the Level of a Human Right.

As part of the effort to build a national movement, Take Back the Land is in the Bay area meeting with organizations.

For more information contact Just Cause Oakland at matt@justcauseoakland.org or robbie@justcauseoakland.org 510.763.5877 ext 306.