Put People First G20 Counter-Conference
The Put People First G20 Counter Conference is one of two alternative G20 conferences being held simultaneously in London and St Andrews on November 7th to coincide with the G20 finance ministers meeting on 7th-8th November.
Speakers include:
- Lidy Nacpil, Jubilee South
- Poul Nyrup Rasmussen MEP, former Danish prime minister and president of the Party of European Socialists
- Louise Plaatjes, UNI Africa
- Andrew Simms, new economics foundation
- Vincent Dlamini, Swaziland Federation of Trade Unions
- Jon Cruddas MP
- Deborah Doane, World Development Movement
- Diane Elson, University of Essex
- Jesse Griffiths, Bretton Woods Project
- Noel Hatch, Compass Youth
- Billy Hayes, general secretary of CWU
- John Hilary, War on Want
- Vimbai Mushongera, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions
- Catherine Howarth, FairPensions
- Sarah-Jayne Clifton, Friends of the Earth
- Neal Lawson, Compass
- Larry Lohman, The Corner House
- Hilary Wainwright, Red Pepper
- Mel Whitter, UNITE
The conference will make the links between the economy, decent work, the environment and the global fight against poverty, and set an agenda for the future.
The conference will take place at Westminster Central Hall, a fantastic venue right in the heart of London.
Over three plenary sessions we invite academics, activists, campaigners, unions and policy makers to debate alternative policies to promote jobs, justice and a safe climate.
Smaller breakout sessions will give you the opportunity to take part in more focused debates on the linkages between the economy, environment and international development and in addition, discuss how we can mobilise and turn our ideas into action.
The Counter Conference is part of a series of events happening in London that week in reaction to the G20 finance ministers’ summit.CLICK HERE to register for the conference >>
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