What is Peoples' Global Action (PGA) ?

Updated 5 March 2009:

The defining documents of the PGA are its five hallmarks, its organisational principles and its manifesto. The hallmarks and the organisational principles have been amended twice at global conferences, to reflect discussions about clarifying differences to right-wing anti-globalizers.

PGA is not an organisation and has no members. However PGA aims to be an organised network. Participation in PGA activities is based upon endorsement of the hallmarks and principles of the network. Autonomous groups function as regional contact points to disseminate information about PGA, but they cannot represent the PGA.

Conferences

Regional conferences have been held in Latin America, North America, Asia and Europe.

The WOMBLES - endorsing the PGA hallmarks and principles - have participated in discussions at the two previous European conferences (Milan 2001, Leiden 2002). The idea of a global day of action in December 2002 based upon social disobedience in sympathy with Argentina's revolt (December 2001) was discussed at Leiden | more information here >>>

As a European Infopoint we aim to promote the PGA process through providing materials on PGA discussions, to encourage people to connect their struggles to the global resistance.

PGA Hallmarks

• A very clear rejection of capitalism, imperialism and feudalism; all trade agreements, institutions and governments that promote destructive globalisation;
• We reject all forms and systems of domination and discrimination including, but not limited to, patriarchy, racism and religious fundamentalism of all creeds. We embrace the full dignity of all human beings;
• A confrontational attitude, since we do not think that lobbying can have a major impact in such biased and undemocratic organisations, in which transnational capital is the only real policy-maker;
• A call to direct action and civil disobedience, support for social movements' struggles, advocating forms of resistance which maximize respect for life and oppressed peoples' rights, as well as the construction of local alternatives to global capitalism;
• An organisational philosophy based on decentralisation and autonomy.

Useful links

• PGA main web site - information about the PGA and its manifesto, conferences, actions and events
• PGA summary
• Organisational Principles
• European PGA Conference
• PGA Europe Infopoint Contact List
  
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