12.00 - 1.00 pm Arrival/Registration (Coffee and tea available)
An opportunity to socialise and see the photographic exhibition “Last Rights”, the story of Guatemala’s Mayan communities as they emerge from a genocidal 35 year civil war and their struggle for justice. Plus stalls and displays of supportive organisations. Crêche facilities available during the day activities.
1.00 Introduction to the Conference
Branwen Niclas (Christian Aid Youth Coordinator for Wales)
1.15 Cuba - A vision of another world.
Zelmys Dominguez Cortina (Political Councillor at the Cuban Embassy)
1.45 Building Solidarity - Sharing experience and hope.
Dr Julia Buxton (University of Bradford)
2.15 Bolivarism at work in Latin America
Dr.Francisco Dominguez (University of Middlesex)
3.00 Questions and Answers
3.30 Break (Coffee and tea available)
4.00 Furthering Wales’ contribution to International Solidarity.
Discussion led by Leanne Wood AM (National Assembly of Wales)
6.00 INTERLUDE
6.30 Films: “The Agronomist” from Haiti and “The Take” from Argentina will be shown in the Haydn Rees Room (Duration approximately 2 hours) The theatre restaurant is open until 8 pm.
8.30 SOLIDARITY SALSA Live music from Cuba (Doors open 8.00 pm)
Omar Puente’s “Cubania” Tickets £10 (£7 unwaged)
The conference is free to all those who want to learn more about the developing situation in Latin America but any contributions towards costs are welcomed. It is highly advisable to buy tickets for the salsa event before hand. Contact 01352 740642 or 01745 813402 or 01286 882134.
Wales-Latin America Solidarity in north Wales. The conference has been jointly organised by Wales Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign, The Clwyd Latin America Human Rights Group and Cymru Cuba. The three organisations are well established and have worked closely together over the years.
An opportunity to socialise and see the photographic exhibition “Last Rights”, the story of Guatemala’s Mayan communities as they emerge from a genocidal 35 year civil war and their struggle for justice. Plus stalls and displays of supportive organisations. Crêche facilities available during the day activities.
1.00 Introduction to the Conference
Branwen Niclas (Christian Aid Youth Coordinator for Wales)
1.15 Cuba - A vision of another world.
Zelmys Dominguez Cortina (Political Councillor at the Cuban Embassy)
1.45 Building Solidarity - Sharing experience and hope.
Dr Julia Buxton (University of Bradford)
2.15 Bolivarism at work in Latin America
Dr.Francisco Dominguez (University of Middlesex)
3.00 Questions and Answers
3.30 Break (Coffee and tea available)
4.00 Furthering Wales’ contribution to International Solidarity.
Discussion led by Leanne Wood AM (National Assembly of Wales)
6.00 INTERLUDE
6.30 Films: “The Agronomist” from Haiti and “The Take” from Argentina will be shown in the Haydn Rees Room (Duration approximately 2 hours) The theatre restaurant is open until 8 pm.
8.30 SOLIDARITY SALSA Live music from Cuba (Doors open 8.00 pm)
Omar Puente’s “Cubania” Tickets £10 (£7 unwaged)
The conference is free to all those who want to learn more about the developing situation in Latin America but any contributions towards costs are welcomed. It is highly advisable to buy tickets for the salsa event before hand. Contact 01352 740642 or 01745 813402 or 01286 882134.
Wales-Latin America Solidarity in north Wales. The conference has been jointly organised by Wales Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign, The Clwyd Latin America Human Rights Group and Cymru Cuba. The three organisations are well established and have worked closely together over the years.
