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The group has organised conferences on the issues of the movement and organised transport to demonstrations at international summits. In 2001, for instance, GR organised a train for those wishing to participate in [[Genoa Group of Eight Summit protest|protests in Genoa]]. This was banned for a time by the French government, but ultimately reinstated. |
The group has organised conferences on the issues of the movement and organised transport to demonstrations at international summits. In 2001, for instance, GR organised a train for those wishing to participate in [[Genoa Group of Eight Summit protest|protests in Genoa]]. This was banned for a time by the French government, but ultimately reinstated. |
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On its website, the group explains "We believe the broader the movement and the more inclusive it is, the greater its chances of success. We seek to increase the involvement of Trade Unions and to increase collaboration between different strands of the movement, including environmentalsist, NGOs, progressive faith groups and other campaiging organisations." Their emphasis on the role of trade unions is demonstrated by their |
On its website, the group explains "We believe the broader the movement and the more inclusive it is, the greater its chances of success. We seek to increase the involvement of Trade Unions and to increase collaboration between different strands of the movement, including environmentalsist, NGOs, progressive faith groups and other campaiging organisations." Their emphasis on the role of trade unions is demonstrated by their co-organising for actions such as the protests held in support of cleaners at [[Canary Wharf]] during the [[European Social Forum]] in London in 2004. |
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GR has been heavily involved in the three [[European Social Forum|European Sociall Forums]]. Critics have argued that this is a way for members of the [[Socialist Workers Party]] to participate in the organisation of the events from which political parties are banned [http://www.cpgb.org.uk/worker/451/leadership.html]. |
GR has been heavily involved in the three [[European Social Forum|European Sociall Forums]]. Critics have argued that this is a way for members of the [[Socialist Workers Party]] to participate in the organisation of the events from which political parties are banned [http://www.cpgb.org.uk/worker/451/leadership.html]. |
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While GR does not openly describe itself as an English organisation there is a largely independent Scottish section who were heavily involved in the [[G8 Alternatives]] coalition, one of the groups organising protests in Scotland against the G8 in 2005. There is also an Irish group and GR has links with Korean anti-capitalist organisation 'All Together' |
While GR does not openly describe itself as an English organisation there is a largely independent Scottish section who were heavily involved in the [[G8 Alternatives]] coalition, one of the groups organising protests in Scotland against the G8 in 2005. There is also an Irish group and GR has links with Korean anti-capitalist organisation 'All Together' |
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Although Globalise Resistance is formally non-partisan, with a steering committee that has a majority of independents, it has been the subject of a variety of accusations from other activist groups. It has been accused of being a [[Front organization|front]] group for the [[Socialist Workers Party (UK)|Socialist Workers Party]]. This perception was fuelled by resignations, in 2004, from the steering committee of a number of individuals who had previously represented affiliated organisations (notably Nick Dearden of [[War on Want]] and Jeremy Dewar from [[Workers Power]]). A number of those who left went on to play a central role in the founding of the [[Radical Activist Network]]. The steering committee [http://www.resist.org.uk/about/steering.php] now has only SWP members and independents. |
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Revision as of 15:26, 25 September 2005
Globalise Resistance (GR) is a British anti-capitalist alliance. The group was established after the emergence of the anti-globalisation movement and sought to bring together a broad aray of organisations opposed to neo-liberal capitalism and corporate power.
The group has organised conferences on the issues of the movement and organised transport to demonstrations at international summits. In 2001, for instance, GR organised a train for those wishing to participate in protests in Genoa. This was banned for a time by the French government, but ultimately reinstated.
On its website, the group explains "We believe the broader the movement and the more inclusive it is, the greater its chances of success. We seek to increase the involvement of Trade Unions and to increase collaboration between different strands of the movement, including environmentalsist, NGOs, progressive faith groups and other campaiging organisations." Their emphasis on the role of trade unions is demonstrated by their co-organising for actions such as the protests held in support of cleaners at Canary Wharf during the European Social Forum in London in 2004.
GR has been heavily involved in the three European Sociall Forums. Critics have argued that this is a way for members of the Socialist Workers Party to participate in the organisation of the events from which political parties are banned [1].
Although founded in response to the burdgeoning anti-globalisation movement, GR has also engaged with other issues. TIt opposed the wars against Afghanistan and Iraq and was heavily involved in protests against the vist of the president of the United States George W. Bush on 21st November 2003. It is heavily involved in the campaigns against ID cards, Climate change and the Israeli-occupation of Palestinian territories.
While GR does not openly describe itself as an English organisation there is a largely independent Scottish section who were heavily involved in the G8 Alternatives coalition, one of the groups organising protests in Scotland against the G8 in 2005. There is also an Irish group and GR has links with Korean anti-capitalist organisation 'All Together'
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