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GiantMonkeyMan
4th September 2015, 20:36
In less than two weeks time hundreds of neo-Nazis and racists will descend on the coastal town of Dover to try and capitalise on the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in Europe. As hundreds of thousands of migrants flee from war and instability, predominantly from Africa and the Middle East, the far-right are calling for Britain to “close the border” and stop people in grave need from seeking safety and protection. It is vital that anti-fascists and anti-racists from across the country travel to join the counter-protest being organised by the Anti-Fascist Network.

More here, on my phone or I would quote the whole article: http://libcom.org/news/anti-fascists-solidarity-calais-migrants-03092015

Basically, anti-fascists are countering the racist demonstration in Dover. On the same day, however, a mass march has been organised to march in solidarity and support of refugees and migrants in London:



Stop the War has come together with other organisations to call for a London protest on 12 September and a day of action across the country on that day. We urge our members, supporters and groups to take any action they can on that day, alongside anti racist and refugee groups.

http://stopwar.org.uk/events/stop-the-war-events-national/12-september-refugees-are-welcome-here-national-day-of-action

I put this in 'anti-fascism' because of the nature of the Dover situation but it could easily go in 'upcoming events' or whatever. - edit, could a mod change the title to indicate that this is in the UK?

blake 3:17
5th September 2015, 20:45
In Canada -- there'll probably be more in coming days, but this was what was announced yesterday

Sep 4-9: Cross-country mobilizations

Ajax, Calgary, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, St. Catharines, St John's, Toronto, Vancouver Coast Salish Territories, Victoria, Winnipeg

- see below for details on each

Alan, Ghalib and Rehanna should be here.
We want safety and welcome for all.
Freedom to move, stay and return.
...
(alphabetical, all times listed are local times)

AJAX
September 9 at 5:30
145 Kingston Rd E, Ajax, ON L1S 7J4
https://www.facebook.com/events/1672119383021344/

CALGARY
September 4th at 6 pm, Calgary City Hall
https://www.facebook.com/events/710621055710365/

LONDON
September 4, 7pm, Victoria Park
www.facebook.com/events/522860944534245/

MONTREAL
September 5, 2pm, Norman Bethune Square (Guy/de Maisonneuve; métro Guy-Concordia)
www.facebook.com/events/765456080244145/

OTTAWA
September 5, 2pm, Human Rights Memorial
www.facebook.com/events/1019244151471889/

QUEBEC CITY
September 5, 1:30pm, Place d'Youville
www.facebook.com/events/418524548342337/

ST. CATHARINES
September 7, 1pm, Rick Dykstra's Campaign Office, 22 Geneva St.
www.facebook.com/events/395349683995893/

ST JOHN'S
September 6, 2pm, Harbourside Park
www.facebook.com/events/1644091225846934/

TORONTO
September 4, 7pm. Yonge-Dundas Square
http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/TORefugeesWelcome

VANCOUVER, COAST SALISH TERRITORIES
Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh lands
September 6, 2015, 2pm. Vancouver Art Gallery (Robson side)

VICTORIA
September 5th, 12pm, 1803 Douglas Street
www.facebook.com/events/866680666713863/

WINNIPEG
September 6, 7pm, Winnipeg City Hall
www.facebook.com/events/1629216117359982/

Organize an action in your community or join a labour day march with signs. Let us know by emailing [email protected] so we can help promote it.

Use the hashtag #refugeeswelcome on Twitter and Facebook.

Check www.facebook.com/events/1703064886579884 for updated events.

To endorse the days of actions, email [email protected]

Endorsed by:
No One Is Illegal - Toronto
Solidarity Across Borders - Montreal
No One Is Illegal - Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories
Justice for Migrant Workers
Afghans United for Justice
Leadnow
Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
Council of Canadians
Mexicans Living in Vancouver
Vancouver Kurdish House
Check Your Head: The Youth Global Education Network, Vancouver
Canadian Romani Alliance
Critical Muslim Voices
Migrante Canada
Greenpeace Canada
Comité d'aide aux réfugiés
UNIFOR Canada
Rising Tide North America
No One Is Illegal - Ottawa
CUPE Ontario

MEDIA

Spokespeople and Release: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...En4YVD4RNSYEXi

GiantMonkeyMan
10th September 2015, 12:23
Just a small bump for this. I'm going to be in London for the 12th so am going to the migrant solidarity demo (assembling at marble arch) so if anyone wants to grab a pint before or after send me a pm. :)

Sasha
10th September 2015, 13:14
netherlands;

there will be a nationwide refugee solidarity demonstration this sunday the 13th; https://www.facebook.com/events/1607321316184038/