As the world economy heads deeper into an unprecedented re cession\, the spectre of social unrest is again spreading across Europe and the World. In the UK we have experienced an extended holiday from wi de-spread class struggle as social democracy and capitalism worked hand in hand to maintain social peace. But as the guarantees of the banks hav e gone\, so too have the guarantees that the state can manage the emergi ng social conflict\, which could potentially turn into social rebellion unseen in the UK for decades.
\nSo\, where does that leave the Ana rchist Movement? Are we relevant? Do we exist in a form coherent enough to actually be called a movement? Are we progressing? The Anarchist Move ment Conference is a chance to put our ideas on the table and rebuild ou rselves. The barriers that exist need to be broken down\, the experience s and ideas of those involved in anarchist politics need to be shared\, discussed\, critiqued and debated. The task is urgent\, practical and ne cessary - are we as a movement mature enough to face the challenge?
\ nHow and where should we organise? Who are we are speaking to? How do we relate to the wider world as anarchists? These are some of the discu ssions that might happen during the course of the weekend. We want this conference to be a historical turning point\, a point where we manage co llectively to come together to look at the problems and work towards the solutions. Anarchists from every federation\, network and local group\, those involved in diverse struggles from environmental direct-action to community work\, trade unionism to DIY projects - we invite you and enc ourage you: Claim your place at the table and help make a movement!
\ nIf we truly aim to be part of making history we need to remake ourse lves as an organised\, pragmatic movement to become an effective part of revolutionary change. If we do not learn from the mistakes of the past we are doomed to repeat them. The anarchist ideals of mutual aid\, solid arity and the desire to live as equals have been echoed throughout our h istory\, in every country\, by women and men\, regardless of race or eth nicity. We have a proud history\, this conference is both about recogniz ing where we have come from and organizing where we want to go. Be a par t of it!
URL:http://london.indymedia.org/events/1261 SUMMARY:Anarchist Conference 09 LOCATION:Queen Mary and Westfield College
\nSaturday June 6th an d Sunday June 7th\, 2009.
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