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DESCRIPTION:Environmental Justice Coalition for Water, International Indian Treaty 
 Council, International Rivers Network, and Winnemem Wintu Tribe host:      
 A report back  event from the International Rallies in Defense of Water and 
 the 4th World Water Forum        * Learn about the growing, international 
 movement for water justice!      * Learn about the alternate forum 
 organized in protest of the corporate-dominated, exclusive 4th World Water 
 Forum!      * Hear stories from communities around the world struggling 
 against water privatization, lack of adequate water services, and 
 unsustainable government water policies!      * Strategize on ways for U.S. 
 groups to support this growing movement, led by international groups and 
 communities from the global South!  Communities across the globe joined 
 together in March of 2006 to protest the growing, global water crisis. As 
 global trade agreements continue to threaten the ability of communities to 
 protect their own resources, corporations buy up more and more local water 
 sources, and governments fail to protect the basic human rights of 
 residents, U.S. groups must learn about and join this dynamic, diverse 
 international movement.     Hear from people in California who attended the 
 event and learn about ways to become involved in this exciting effort!     
 What was the 4th World Water Forum and the International Rallies in Defense 
 of Water?     In response to the corporation and agency-dominated 4th World 
 Water Forum, held in Mexico City, Mexican and international community 
 groups and non-governmental organizations hosted an alternative forum.     
 The forum created a space for community groups to share their stories from 
 the frontlines of the global water crisis. To kick-off the alternative 
 forum, Mexican groups hosted a march of 20,000 people through the streets 
 of Mexico demanding protection for the human right to water.     Why did 
 international community groups protest this event?     The alternative 
 forum protested the exclusive nature of the official 4th World Water Forum 
 and the general exclusion of community issues at the international water 
 policy-making level. The planning for the 4th World Water Forum excluded 
 many Mexican community groups and the pricey entrance fee prevented many 
 other groups from participating – registration for non-profits started at 
 $240 US dollars and ranged to $600 dollars for an average Mexican resident. 
     While the World Bank, corporate water giants such as Suez and 
 Coca-Cola, and government agencies debated topics such as new dams in 
 Mexico and effectively collaborating with private companies in water 
 management, communities outside the forum demanded respect for the human 
 right of water, more sustainable water policies, and a stop to corporate 
 control over water resources.     For more information, call Miriam Torres, 
 Environmental Justice Coaliton for Water at (510) 286-8400  For general 
 info, contact: http://www.comda.org.mx     PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS 
 IMPORTANT EVENT!!\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/05/03/99243.php
SUMMARY:Community Water Battles at the 4th World Water Forum, the report back
LOCATION:The Women’s Building, Room A  3543 18th Street
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/05/03/99243.php
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