From Raigarh to Bastar : Women`s Voices against the Corporate Looting in Chhattisgarh
An evening of storytelling, report launching and discussion about the health impacts of mining, people`s resistance and violence against women in Chhattisgarh
Friday 18th of August, 6-9 pm
Amnesty International UK Seminar Room
25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
Organised by IndiaMatters UK & London Mining Network,
Chaired by Santosh Dass, MBE, Vice-Chair, Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance President, Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations UK
Programme:
“Coal Mining in Chhattisgarh and its Impacts on People”
Report launch on the pollution from opencast coal mining and related industries and people`s resistance in the district of Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. Presented by Dr Smarajit Jana ( public health expert from India).
Video clips and Discussion.
“If the trees could speak: Tales of epic struggles in the Dandakar Forest”
Storytelling weaving the Ramayana with the contemporary story of a woman human rights defender. Told by Kerima Mohideen
Soni Sori speaking through video (tbc).
Discussion.
Free Event All Welcome
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