Dear Friends,
Please find enclosed the final schedule of the convention.
1. We have informed all outstation participants who has asked for accommodation where they are staying. If there are any questions you can call : 23070740/ 22 to find out. The office remains open 24 hours. In case there are participants who need accommodation and have not informed us so far, please do so immediately.
2. Except for the first session , please contact the person coordinating each session if you want to speak/ intervene in that session before the session starts.
3. Please bring material-books/ posters etc for display/ sale. inform us if you require a table for that.
Sincerely
Shabnam Hashmi
Anhad
National Convention
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
Welcome & Coordination Dr. Ram Puniyani
Opening Session: Countering Fascist Forces: Defending the Idea of India
Speakers: Prof. KN Panikkar, Prof Upendra Buxi, Justice A.M. Ahmadi, Prabhash Joshi, Prof Mushir ul Hasan, Dr. Sayeda Hamid, John Dayal, Zafar Agha, Sheetla Singh, Dr. Sandeep Pandey, Swami Agnivesh, Kamala Bhasin, Prof. Rooprekha Verma
1.00-1.45
Lunch
1.45-2.30
Presentation of Draft Action Plan
2.30-4.30
Session Two:
Coordination: Kshitij Urs
Theme: Fascist Terror Networks
Sub-Themes: RSS and Its Spreading Web, Methods of Spreading Hatred, Evidence of Hindutva Terrorism
Speakers: Tanika Sarkar, Subhash Gatade, Suresh Khairnar, Zakia Jowher
4.30-5.00
Tea Break
5.00-7.00
Session Three:
Coordination: Apoorvanand
Theme: Defending the Indian Constitution:
Sub-Themes: Role of Judiciary, Role of Police, Role of Political Parties, Communalisation of State Machinery
Speakers: Colin Gonsalves, Prashant Bhushan, Jaya Mehta,
7.30- 9.30
Cultural Evening
Coordination: Kamala Bhasin
Poets: Sarup Dhruv, Ashok Vajpayee, Gauhar Raza
Performances by: being finalised
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
Coordination: Avinash Kumar
Youth Speak Up
Sharing the concerns of the young minds
Speakers: Manisha Sethi, Pooja Patel, Manoj Sharma, Deepak Bundele
11.00- 11.30
To be announced later
11.30-1.30
Session Two
Coordination: Harsh Dobhal
Theme: Global War on Terror and India
Sub-Themes: Imperialism & South Asia, Media & Terrorism, Intelligence Agencies and their Role, Attack on Human Rights Defenders
Speakers: Achin Vanaik, Poornima Joshi, Amit Sengupta, Digant Oza, Himanshu Kumar, Kavita Srivastava
1.30-2.15
Lunch
2.15-4.00
Session Three
Coordination: Vineet Tiwari
Theme: Fascism and Neo-liberal Economic Policies
Sub-Themes: Corporate Feudal Alliances, Casino Economy and Rise of Pseudo-Spirituality, Globalisation and Communalism
Speakers: Abhay Shukla, Anil Choudhary, Satya Sivaraman
4.00-5.30
Concluding Session
Valedictory address by: Kuldip Nayar
Adoption of Resolution on Political Demands
Adoption of Action Plan for Countering Fascism
5.30- 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, Ashraya Adhikar Andolan, Asmita Collective, Awaz e- Niswana, Bandhua Mukti Morcha, Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, Bihar Social Institute, BUILD, Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms, 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 Social Democracy, Jadugoda, Janadhikar Samuh, Jananeethi, Janvikas, JUDAV, Lok Sangharsh Morcha, Lokshakti Abhiyan, Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, MASUM, Media Action Group, Medico Friend Circle, 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, Saheli, Sahrwaru, Sajhi Duniya, Sama, Samarpan, Sanchetana, Sandarbh, Sangat, 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
Organisations who have endorsed till October 22, 2008
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