Senegal welcomed the world this month, with 75,000 people from 130 countries gathering in Dakar.
Dakar
10th World Social Forum an ever-growing event
Contrary to what some would like to believe, the World Social Forum process is alive and kicking and as strong as never before. From Feb. 6 to 11, 2011 the most recent WSF was held in Dakar, Senegal.
The opening march gathered over 75,000 people representing local and international movements and organizations. Over 130 countries were represented. Caravans from many African countries arrived by road. The forum provided space to over 3,000 self-organized activities and more than 40 peoples assemblies.
July 12, 2010 |
At the US Social Forum in Detroit, a coalition of activist groups from the United States and Africa stressed parallel issues, and are planning to meet at the 2011 World Social Forum in Dakar, Senegal.
