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Subject: Call to Action
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CALL TO ACTION:
International Day of Action Against Dams and for Rivers, Water & Life March 14,
2001
Dear Friends,
We urge you to join us on March 14th as part of the International Day of Action
Against Dams and for Rivers, Water & Life. Over the last year, the anti-dam
movement has gained huge momentum -- from the release of the highly critical
World Commission on Dams report to unprecedented networking in Latin America,
Asia and Africa to promising dam removal efforts in Asia, Europe and North
America. Let's keep this momentum growing. Plan an event on March 14 as part of
the Day of Action.
By acting together we:
* Strengthen local groups by linking them to the global network of dam fighters
and river protectors.
* Show the world a strong, diverse worldwide movement dedicated to the health
of rivers and the people that depend on them.
* Publicize the need to move towards equitable and sustainable ways to manage
our rivers.
As our movement grows, so has the number of groups fighting for reparations.
Reparations are measures taken to mitigate or compensate people for damages
suffered because of already existing dams. Worldwide, people are demanding that
institutions and dam builders not be let off the hook once a project is
completed -- and that they be held accountable for social and environmental
damages. Let's work together to send institutions and dam builders our message.
Another exciting trend is the growing movement to decommission dams. In the US
and France, governments and dam building agencies have acknowledged that the
era of dam-building is over and are tearing dams down. We need to push this
message forward around the world that dams do not last forever. It's time to
create a new vision for managing our rivers for the next millennium.
It is also time to force policymakers to implement real solutions for meeting
water, flood management and energy needs. We need to spread the word about
alternatives, starting with demand side management strategies for water and
energy and true renewables such as solar and wind energy.
Let's work together to strengthen the movement. Organize an event on March 14,
2001 for the International Day of Action Against Dams and for Rivers, Water &
Life. Reparations, decommissioning and alternatives are just some of the many
issues around which to organize your event. Below is some information on the
Day of Action, including additional resources, background information and
examples of previous events. We also encourage you to take photos and video of
your event so we can better document the growing movement.
We look forward to your involvement in the International Day of Action. Please
let me know if you are planning to participate and do not hesitate to contact
me if you have any questions. Please also feel free to forward this message to
interested groups.
Water for life, not for death!
Susanne Wong
International Rivers Network
CONTACT INFO:
International Rivers Network
1847 Berkeley Way
Berkeley, CA 94703 USA
phone: 510 848 1155
fax: 510 848 1008
email: dayofaction@irn.org
web: www.irn.org/dayofaction
**International Rivers Network serves as the International Coordinator for the
Day of Action.
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RESOURCES AVAILABLE
IRN has posters and brochures for the Day of Action available for promoting
your event. Please contact us soon if you would like us to send you some. Tell
us how many posters and brochures you would like and include your mailing
address.
If you would like to see photos or descriptions of past events organized as
part of the Day of Action, please visit our web page at
www.irn.org/dayofaction.
Also feel free to contact us at dayofaction@irn.org.
The Call to Action explaining the Day of Action and urging groups to
participate is also available in Spanish, Portuguese and French. Let me know if
you would like a copy in a particular language.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
"People have the freedom not to be persecuted by dams.
People against dams, stand up!
Oppose dams for our dignity and survival.
Oppose dams for people's freedom.
Oppose dams for earth's justice.
Let the rivers run!"
-- Meinung Anti-dam Declaration, March 14, 2000
In 2000, nearly 70 actions took place in 26 countries to celebrate the Day of
Action. From Australia to Uganda, tens of thousands of people participated in
demonstrations, rallies, educational events and ceremonies. This year, we
expect even more people to join in.
The Day of Action was inspired by participants at the First International
Meeting of People Affected by Dams held in Curitiba, Brazil in 1997. They
declared, "We are strong, diverse, and united and our cause is just. To
symbolize our growing unity, we declare that March 14th - the Brazilian Day of
Struggles Against Dams - will from now on become the International Day of
Action Against Dams and for Rivers, Water and Life." (Please let contact
dayofaction@irn.org if you would like to receive a copy of the original
Curitiba Declaration.)
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EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS ACTIONS
This is just a few of the many actions organized for the 2000 Day of Action.
Please visit our web page at www.irn.org/dayofaction for a complete listing.
AUSTRALIA: Activists organized a ten-day Living Rivers Festival in Tasmania
filled with workshops, videos and music.
Contact: Helen Gee, Pedder 2000, pedder@tassie.net.au
BRAZIL: Over 3,000 people occupied dam sites and launched protests across the
country to demand reparations for people affected by the Tucuruí, Itá,
Castanhão and Lageado Dams.
Contact: Selma Barros de Oliveira, Movement of Dam-Affected Peoples,
selmamab@zaz.com.br
CANADA: People from the Innu Nation organized a snowshoe trip along a
traditional travel route to show their determination to hold onto their
homeland and to protect it from future threats.Contact: Elizabeth
Penashue/Larry Innes, Innu Nation, linnes@innu.ca
INDIA: Hundreds of villagers rallied on the banks of the Narmada River to
announce their commitment to fighting dams. The colorful rally and public
meeting was filled with slogans, songs and firm resolve.
Contact: Medha Patkar, Narmada Bachao Andolan, medhap@bom5.vsnl.net.in
JAPAN: The Association of Fishermen to Preserve the Kuma and Kawabe Rivers
planted trees in an effort to promote alternative flood management strategies
to the Kawabe River Dam. Children and elders planted 1,000 broad-leaved trees
on the steep mountainsides lining the Kuma River.
Contact: Takatoshi Shigematsu, kawabe00@bronze.ocn.ne.jp
PHILIPPINES: Activists and affected people organized widespread protests to
call attention to the intensifying struggle against San Roque Dam on the Agno
River.
Contact: Reyna Villacarlos / Mary Carling, Cordillera People's Alliance,
tongtongantiumili@skyinet.net
SOUTH AFRICA: Protests and educational events were held to educate people about
the threats to watersheds both locally and internationally. Activities included
a dam site visit, a protest, and a dramatic performance.
Contact: Liane Greeff, Environmental Monitoring Group, liane@kingsley.co.za
SPAIN: A banner drop, rally and march were organized to educate the public
about the importance of protecting the Avia River basin. Activists in Madrid
constructed a wall of bricks inscribed with names of cities threatened by dams
in front of the Ministry of the Environment.
Contact: Coto do Frade (rally), cotodofrade@jet.es; Ecologistas en Accion (wall
of bricks), ecologistas@nodo50.org
THAILAND: Hundreds assembled on the banks of the Mun, Kok, Yom, Rubror, and
Mekong Rivers to pray for their restoration and revival. Hundreds of Thai
villagers and activists called for the decommissioning of the World Bank-funded
Pak Mun Dam and the Rasi Salai Dam.
Contact: Chainarong Sretthachau, Southeast Asia Rivers Network,
searin@chmai.loxinfo.co.th
US: Activists with Friends of River Narmada organized several candlelight
vigils across the country to express their support for the struggle against
dams in India.
Contact: Subbu Sastry, Friends of River Narmada, subbu@narmada.org