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Revisiting the Past, Shaping the Future Lessons from President Allende
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Through a set of short round tables, this event aims to understand pivotal historical events and their influence on today's global political environment. Within the framework of the anniversaries of SOMO and TNI, we will bridge key developments arising from the Chilean context of the 1970s and current political agendas. The event intends to look at activism, migration, politics and solidarity to provide insights for the crafting of progressive political approaches.
Programme
Moderation: Rodrigo Fernandez (SOMO)
Opening act: Nené Moné, Chilean performer and activist
1. Opening Remarks: Audrey Gaughan (SOMO) and Fiona Dove (TNI)
2. President Allende's UN Speech
- Background: 50 years ago, Salvador Allende cautioned the world at the UN about the growing dangers of corporate power and its potential to threaten democratic societies and increase inequality.
- Objective: To evaluate the relevance and foresight of Allende's speech in today's global political and economic landscape and understand the current challenges posed by corporate power.
Speakers:
Daniel Chavez (TNI), Shahd Hammouri (University of Kent)
3. The United Front as a political strategy
- Background: The United Front was a significant political alliance in Chile that combined various progressive and center-left parties. While it saw electoral success, it also experienced intense opposition, marking the beginning of the global shift towards neoliberalism.
- Objective: To analyze the historical significance of the United Front and determine its feasibility as a radical political solution within current Dutch and world politics.
Speakers:
Marieke Riethof (University of Liverpool), Jorge Arrate (Allende's Minister – via zoom)
4. International Solidarity Movements and the Chilean Exile Experience
- Background: After the Chilean coup, international solidarity movements and networks were supporting Chilean exiles in NL.
- Objective: To reassess the role of such movements and understand their impact on political scenarios and diaspora groups, drawing lessons for fostering inclusive global support systems in today's context.
Speakers:
Mónica Barraza Maradiaga (Chile Despertó/ Diáspora Solidaria), Jan de Kievid (Chile Committee Netherlands)
5. Final Segment:
A collaborative discussion will be facilitated, allowing participants to identify links between the three main topics. By juxtaposing insights from the past with current happenings in Chile and beyond, the event seeks to discern repetitive trends and utilize historical knowledge to guide progressive political strategies for the future.
Concluding remarks: Rodrigo Fernandez (SOMO) and Brid Brennan (TNI).
Closing act: Banda Patagonia
6. Collective dinner - we’ve got the (latam!) food covered!