[Aidwatch] Pacific Trade Justice Speaking Tour, 16-19 Nov. 2009

Tue Nov 10 16:59:17 PST 2009

AID/WATCH E-Bulletin Wednesday 11 November 2009

1.   EVENT: Pacific Trade Justice Speaking Tour, 16-19 Nov. 2009 

2.   NEW: AID/WATCH Newsletter No. 35 
3.   NEW: People and Planet: Social Justice and Environment Diary 2010 

4.   NEW: Easy way to raise money for AID/WATCH  

5.   EVENT: Ten years since the WTO in Seattle - when people demanded fair trade (AFTINET Fundraiser) 

6.   EVENT: Latin American Solidarity Fiesta  

7.   Donate to AID/WATCH

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1.   EVENT: Pacific Trade Justice Speaking Tour, 16-19 Nov. 2009

The Australian government has been pushing for greater regional economic integration in the Pacific islands, and promoting a regional trade agreement known as PACER-Plus. Join us to hear from two leading campaigners for trade justice in the Pacific about the implications of PACER-Plus on Pacific Island economies and communities. 

The Pacific Trade Justice Speaking Tour will visit Melbourne (16 Nov), Canberra (17 Nov) and Sydney (19 Nov). 

For details about the tour see: http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/pacific-trade-justice-speaking-tour   or contact Gary Lee on (02) 9557 8944; email: gary at aidwatch.org.au 

For more information on PACER-Plus see: http://www.aidwatch.org.au/publications/pacer-plus-resources

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2. NEW: AID/WATCH Newsletter No. 35 out now
The latest edition of our newsletter (October 2009) focuses on the Pacific Islands. It features articles on the traditional economy in Vanuatu, customary land in Melanesia, land reform in Timor Leste, climate change adaptation funding, PACER Plus, and aid for trade.

You can download the latest newsletter at:  http://www.aidwatch.org.au/publications/aidwatch-newsletter-no35

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3.    New: People and Planet: Social Justice and Environment Diary 2010

People & Planet: Social Justice & Environment Diary 2010 features 55 exceptional photos of people and places around the world, accompanied by short, fascinating stories about social and environmental issues.

People & Planet is published by a partnership of 40 Australian social justice and environment organisations, and raises funds for the work of these organisations in promoting a just, sustainable world.

People & Planet is perfect for use as a daily diary, but also makes a great gift for Christmas.

Diaries cost $19.95 each plus $5 for postage and handling

To order your copy contact Ozzie at AID/WATCH on 

(02) 9557 8944 or email ozzie at aidwatch.org.au

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4.    New: Easy way to raise money for AID/WATCH

Want an easy and free way of donating to AID/WATCH? Ethicaljobs.com.au is sharing $2000 between 4 NGOs (including AID/WATCH) during the months of November and December. To help us get a larger slice, go to www.ethicaljobs.com.au, register and then vote for AID/WATCH (it's in the left hand navigation bar). The more votes we get, the greater our share.

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5.    EVENT: Ten years since the WTO in Seattle - when people demanded fair trade (AFTINET Fundraiser)

Delicious vegetarian food, images of Seattle, raffle prizes include DVD of the feature film Battle in Seattle. Drinks at bar.

Speakers include: Anna Reynolds, advisor to Greens Leader Senator Bob Brown, recalls her experience of Seattle as an environment activist; and Dr Patricia Ranald, Co-Convener of the Australian Fair Trade & Investment Network:  the WTO today and what we can do for fair trade now.

When:                         Thursday, 12 November, 6pm 

Where:            Sydney Mechanics School of Arts

                        Level 1, 290 Pitt St, Sydney

Price:               $20

For more information see: www.aftinet.org.au or call (02) 9212 7242

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6.      EVENT: Latin American Solidarity Fiesta  

Featuring Aramandito Y Su Trovason Sydney's finest traditional Cuban band; and JJ Con Idabelis Son and salsa music direct from Santiago de Cuba. Plus: Latin American food and cocktails. 

When:                         Saturday 28 November, 6;30pm 

Where:            Petersham Town Hall,

                        Petersham

Price:               $15/$20/$35

For bookings and more information call: 9690 1977

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7.    Donate to AID/WATCH

AID/WATCH is a community-based organisation and does not accept government or corporate funding. We need your help to continue our work as the independent monitor of Australia's aid and trade and to improve the effects of development on the planet and its people. Only through being financially self-sufficient can we have the freedom to criticise or applaud with objectivity. Together with you we can achieve change without compromise.

Click this link to give to AID/WATCH today: http://www.aidwatch.org.au/donate

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