Last January 14th was the 11th anniversary of the Tunisian revolution. For this occasion, we share a text written by Safa Chebbi on August 15th 2021, in a very particular context. The analysis is still relevant today. While going through my belongings, I found this card that I had in Egypt around May 2013 during […]
Kais Said, the “savior” of Tunisia?! Read More »
We invite any person of immigrant background or belonging to a so-called ethnic or visible minority who has experienced racism in the Quebec workplace to fill out this questionnaire anonymously and confidentially in order to document this reality and thus better equip public authorities in the implementation of measures to fight systemic discrimination. Here is
Study on racial discrimination in employment in Quebec Read More »
The emergency context that Colombia has experienced in recent months has mobilized international solidarity. Alternatives has been particularly concerned by the situation. In this context, coordination actions by different social actors in Quebec led to the elaboration of a human rights verification mission in which Alternatives actively participated from November 25 to December 8. Since
Echoes from Bogota Read More »
On Saturday, November 26th, ATTAC-Quebec’s general assembly was held at Alternatives’ offices, with nearly fifty people participating online and in person. Many were there for the first time, which resulted in the election of the board of directors, where three new members were elected. ATTAC will be particularly active in the fight against tax havens
ATTAC’s general assembly in our offices Read More »
Alternatives has joined the Milton Parc Community Board of Directors. Leonard Buckles will represent Alternatives on the Board. As a co-owner of a property in the neighborhood, it is important for us to be involved in local issues. We also hope to join local and international initiatives. We see joint projects in the areas of
An employee of Alternatives sits on the board of Milton Parc Read More »
As proposed by the Mexican Organizing Committee of the World Social Forum (WSF 2022), which includes more than 120 social organizations, the proposed date was discussed and validated with the expanded meeting of the WSF International Council on Saturday, November 27th. More than 100 organizations and social movements from all regions of the world (Africa,
The next WSF will be held in Mexico City from May 1st to 7th, 2022 Read More »
Invitation to a conference-debate on the second round of the presidential elections in Chile organized by Alternatives and GRIPAL (Research Group on Political Imaginaries in Latin America), in collaboration with the OVCD (Observatory of Violence, Criminalization and Democracy) and Centr’ERE (Research Center for Education and Training on the Environment and Eco-citizenship) On December 19, the
The democratic revolution or the return of Pinochetism? Read More »
