The third European Social Forum (ESF) will take place from 15-17 October in London |
The European Social Forum (ESF) is a giant gathering for everyone opposed to war, racism and corporate power, everyone who wants to see global justice, workers’ rights and a sustainable society.
The ESF emerged from the success of the World Social Forum which opened in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2001. Its first two gatherings in Florence (2002) and Paris (2003) attracted over 50,000 participants from across Europe and beyond. It is a chance for people from around the world to come together to engage in debate, organise action and build networks to strengthen the movement.
The Forum will be launched with a large opening event on Thursday 14th followed by three days of discussion and debate involving leading activists from around the world as well as music, drama, film-showings and exhibitions celebrating the global movement. The key themes addressed will be:
War and peace
Democracy and fundamental rights
Social justice and solidarity: against privatisation (deregulation), for workers, social and women’s rights
Corporate globalisation and global justice
Against racism, discrimination and the far right: for equality and diversity
Environmental crisis and sustainable society
In this section, you will find articles and websites related to the Bulgarian participation in the 2004 European Social Forum, which will be held in London (UK) on 14-17 October 2004.
So far, four Bulgarian organisations have confirmed their participation in the 2004 European Social Forum:
Internet Rights Bulgaria Foundation (IRBF)
Gender, Education, Research and Technologies (GERT)
Bulgarian European Partnership Association (BEPA)
Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF)
Bulgarian social movements, non-governmental organisations or unions can get involved by contacting the ESF working group for integration of central and eastern european countries:
For general information about the European Social Forum, visit:
