Reposting this! See you there...
The briefing meeting for UK delegates (and other international delegates are welcome) will be at 1pm on Friday, 3rd June at the offices of the Socialist Renewal Current, Third Floor, 2 Hussein Almi`memar Street, on the corner with Mahmoud Basiouny St, off Talat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo.
The map (link below) shows how close it is to Talat Harb Square (Midan Talat Harb, one of the main squares in Downtown). Please pass on to others.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&rlz=1W1SUNC_en&q=Mahmoud+Basiouny+cairo&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x145840c12c1626ef:0x5fa772eaecbf540e,Mahmoud+Bassiouny,+Egypt&gl=uk&ei=VCHUTZqfKdGaOrnSgOsK&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQ8gEwAA
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Latest from Nivin from the organising committee for the Cairo Conference
Colleagues and Comrades,
Revolutionary greetings.
1. The address of the conference is the Commercial Club, 30 Ramses Street, attached is the map. Anyone who knows the journalists syndicate, out to Ramses Street, and walk in the direction of the cars up to the gas station near the subway station Orabi, and pass onto the other side will find the Commercial Club.
2. To colleagues who told us that we book them, we've booked them in the Windsor Hotel http://www.windsorcairo.com, you can take a taxi or car from the airport, go to the hotel at, booking on behalf of Mr. / Mohammed Atef, Arab Revolutions Forum.
3. Colleagues who have asked to book them in the guest house, or want to stay at homes of colleagues, sent them emails individually.
4. Any other questions?
Best
Nivin
Monday, 30 May 2011
A little phone advice
For all those going, a little phone advice.
The best way to aviod a huge phone bill (other than not using your phone) is to get a pay-as -you-go SIM card in Cairo, especially if your are around for longer than the conference. For those with a Blackberry the £15 booster that allows you unlimited internet access (ie FB and Twitter) is well worth it and make sure you link up with other BB users and then msg them with Blackberry messanger which is also free. Normal texts and calls will still cost 40p and £1.50 a min.
Plus Mobnil, often the partner for UK mobile companies, are famously useless so the bill comes ages late so you don't know what you are spending!!
The best way to aviod a huge phone bill (other than not using your phone) is to get a pay-as -you-go SIM card in Cairo, especially if your are around for longer than the conference. For those with a Blackberry the £15 booster that allows you unlimited internet access (ie FB and Twitter) is well worth it and make sure you link up with other BB users and then msg them with Blackberry messanger which is also free. Normal texts and calls will still cost 40p and £1.50 a min.
Plus Mobnil, often the partner for UK mobile companies, are famously useless so the bill comes ages late so you don't know what you are spending!!
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Cairo conference full timetable. Looks great, can't wait.
الحملة الشعبية المصرية للتضامن مع الثورات العربية
المنتدى الأول التضامن مع الثورات العربية
عاشت الثورة العربية
3 – 5 يونيو 2011 - نادي التجارة
| اليوم | الوقت | الجلسة |
| الجمعة 2011/6/3 | 7 – 6 | تسجيل |
| 7 – 9 | جلسة افتتاحية | |
| السبت 4/6/2011 | 10 –12 | الثورات العربية والديموقراطية التي تنشدها |
| 12 - 1 | استراحة | |
| 1 - 3 | التحديات التي تواجه الثورة في مصر وتونس | |
| 3 - 4 | استراحة | |
| 4 - 6 | دور الحركات الاجتماعية ومستقبلها في ظل الثورة | |
| 6 - 7 | استراحة | |
| 7 – 9 | ثورات عربية ناهضة (ليبيا – اليمن – الأردن – سوريا) | |
| الأحد 5/6/2011 | 10 – 12 | الثورات العربية ومواجهة الإمبريالية |
| 12 – 1 | استراحة | |
| 1 – 3 | الثورات العربية والصراع العربي الصهيوني | |
| 3 – 4 | استراحة | |
| 4 – 5 | جلسة ختامية | |
| 7 – 9 | حفل فني |
The Egyptian popular campaign for Solidarity with Arab revolutions
The First Forum for Solidarity with Arab revolutions
Long live Arab Revolutions
Long live Arab Revolutions
3- 5 June 2011 - Commercial Club
- DaytimeeventFriday
03/06/20117-6Registration7-9Opening session
Saturday
04/06/201110-12The Arab revolutions and democracy that we aspire
12-1Break
1-3Challenges that face the revolution in Egypt and Tunisia
3-4Break
4-6The role of social movements and its future under the of the revolution
6-7Break
7-9Arab revolutions on the rise (Libya - Yemen - Jordan - Syria)
Sunday
06/05/201110-12Arab revolutions and imperialism
12-1Break
1-3Arab revolutions and the Arab-Zionist conflict
3-4Break
4-5Final session
7-9Concert
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Cairo travel Advice
Some travellers notes from someone in Cairo about what the atmosphere is like there now, particularly vis-a-vis the curfew that starts at 2am:
1. No taxi's after 12 cross neighborhoods. Cause Basically going from any neighbourhood to the next entails going either through the Autostrad or the Ring Road. Both highways entail harrassment from army after 2, but mainly are NOT safe and just really isn't worth taking the risk with the amount of shit that happens there everyday.
2. Metro is just as good as a Taxi, if possible they should stick to cairo cabs which are yellow cabs that you need to call before hand as opposed to hailing any - again more applicable at night. Also in general do not barter with taxi's these days.
3. Curfew: If you're foreign and you don't look like you're trouble they'll let it pass, more likely to let it pass if you're female driving or female alone in taxi. But in general again it will involve a bit of hassle sometimes - "just get drunk in a pub close to your hotel is the advice I give to avoid having to go anywhere after 2."
4. There are little stops on roads all over Cairo, with two little red cones - please put out at least 1 EGP for these community stops as the money goes toward community projects all over cairo to repaint graffitied walls, and pavements and clean streets.
1. No taxi's after 12 cross neighborhoods. Cause Basically going from any neighbourhood to the next entails going either through the Autostrad or the Ring Road. Both highways entail harrassment from army after 2, but mainly are NOT safe and just really isn't worth taking the risk with the amount of shit that happens there everyday.
2. Metro is just as good as a Taxi, if possible they should stick to cairo cabs which are yellow cabs that you need to call before hand as opposed to hailing any - again more applicable at night. Also in general do not barter with taxi's these days.
3. Curfew: If you're foreign and you don't look like you're trouble they'll let it pass, more likely to let it pass if you're female driving or female alone in taxi. But in general again it will involve a bit of hassle sometimes - "just get drunk in a pub close to your hotel is the advice I give to avoid having to go anywhere after 2."
4. There are little stops on roads all over Cairo, with two little red cones - please put out at least 1 EGP for these community stops as the money goes toward community projects all over cairo to repaint graffitied walls, and pavements and clean streets.
Friday, 20 May 2011
UK delegates briefing details
The briefing meeting for UK delegates (and other international delegates are welcome) will be at 1pm on Friday 3rd June at the offices of the Socialist Renewal Current, Third Floor, 2 Hussein Almi`memar St , on the corner with Mahmoud Basiouny St, off Talat Harb Square, Downtown Cairo.
The map (link below) shows how close it is to Talat Harb Square (Midan Talat Harb, one of the main squares in Downtown). Please pass on to others.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?
The map (link below) shows how close it is to Talat Harb Square (Midan Talat Harb, one of the main squares in Downtown). Please pass on to others.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
John Rees, Hannah Elsisi & SOAS academic Dr Vivian Ibrahim talk about the Egyptian revolution
John Rees talks to Egyptian activist Hannah Elsisi and SOAS academic Dr Vivian Ibrahim about the Egyptian revolution and the political militancy at its heart.
Monday, 16 May 2011
MPs call for solidarity with the Cairo Conference
Caroline Lucas MP:
This is a vital moment in the development of the Arab Spring. Our solidarity with those fighting for freedom is more important than ever. This the first international solidarity conference that has taken place and it is happening in the heart of the Arab revolution. I urge all who can be there to attend this important conference.
Jeremy Corbyn MP:
Uprisings across the whole region show a thirst for accountable Government and real independence. The West think they can co-opt the process and at the same time protect the oligarchies in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and continue to allow Israel to continue its illegal occupation of the West Bank.The Cairo Conference gives a huge opportunity for the voices of unity and determination to achieve liberation.
This is a vital moment in the development of the Arab Spring. Our solidarity with those fighting for freedom is more important than ever. This the first international solidarity conference that has taken place and it is happening in the heart of the Arab revolution. I urge all who can be there to attend this important conference.
Jeremy Corbyn MP:
Uprisings across the whole region show a thirst for accountable Government and real independence. The West think they can co-opt the process and at the same time protect the oligarchies in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and continue to allow Israel to continue its illegal occupation of the West Bank.The Cairo Conference gives a huge opportunity for the voices of unity and determination to achieve liberation.
Friday, 13 May 2011
استمارة اشتراك – Registration form for Cairo Conference
| منتدى التضامن مع الثورات العربي 3-5 يونيو 2011 | Please fill out the form below and return to arabrevolutions5@gmail.com Solidarity with the Arab revolutions Forum 3-5 June 2011 |
عاشت الثورة العربية
Long Live the Arab Revolution
| الأصدقاء والصديقات مع اقتراب موعد انعقاد منتدى التضامن مع الثورات العربية الأول، يسعدنا أن نرسل لكم استمارة التسجيل المرفقة أدناه آملين أن تقوموا بملئها وإرسالها إلينا في أقرب وقت مستوفيين كل البيانات، حتى نتمكن من تيسير إقامتكم ومشاركتكم في إثراء هذا الحدث السنوي الهام. نظرا لأن المنتدى يعتمد على الجهود الذاتية للمشاركين فيه والمنظمين له، فإن اللجنة التحضيرية تعتذر عن تمويل تذاكر السفر أو الإقامة في الفنادق. لكنها سوف تتولى تنظيم حجز الفنادق لمن يرغب في ذلك، كما سوف تنظم الإقامة لمن يرغب من المشاركين في قضاء أيام المنتدى في استضافة الزملاء والأصدقاء في مصر. وإلى لقاء قريب في القاهرة عن اللجنة المنظمة نيفين سمير المنسق العام للاتصال والاستفسار هاتف محمول: +2 0123567772 بريد إليكتروني: arabrevolutions5@gmail.com | Dear Friends As the first Solidarity with the Arab Revolutions Forum is drawing near, we are happy to send you the attached registration form. We would be obliged if you fill the requested information and send it back to us at your earliest possible convenience, so that we can facilitate your stay in Cairo and participation in this important annual event. Since the forum is entirely financed by the (rather limited) contributions of the organizers and participants, the Egyptian organizing committee apologizes for not being able to cover travel or accommodation expenses for the forum participants. It will, however, arrange for hotel reservations upon your request, as well as accommodation in the homes of Egyptian colleagues who look forward to hosting you. Looking forward to seeing you soon in Cairo On behalf of the organizing committee Ms. Nivine Samir General Coordinator For any queries please contact: Mobile phone: +2 0123567772 Email: arabrevolutions5@gmail.com |
استمارة اشتراك – Registration form
| منتدى التضامن مع الثورات العربية 3-5يونيو 2011 | Solidarity with the Arab Revolutions Forum 3-5 June 2011 |
بيانات شخصية | Personal Information | ||
| الاسم | | Name | |
| البلد | | Country | |
| المنظمة | | Organization | |
رقم المحمول | | Mobile | |
| بريد إليكتروني | | Email | |
| تاريخ الوصول المتوقع | | Expected date of arrival in Cairo | |
| تاريخ المغادرة المتوقع | | Expected date of departure from Cairo | |
| طلبات الإقامة | My accommodation | ||
| أرغب في الإقامة لدى أحد الزملاء في مصر | | I wish to stay with an Egyptian colleague | |
| أرغب أن تتولوا حجز غرفة بأحد الفنادق في حدود مبلغ (رجاء تحديد السعر بالدولار) | | I wish to have an hotel reservation at a rate of up to (please specify in dollars) | |
| سأتولى مسألة الإقامة بنفسى | | I will arrange my accommodation myself | |
نرجو وضع علامة على طبيعة النشاط الذي ترغبون في تنظيمه مع تحديد الموضوع
Please indicate the nature and theme of the activity you wish to carry out at the Solidarity with the Arab Revolutions forum
| Theme الموضوع | √ | النشاط | Activity |
| | | معرض | Exhibition |
| | | طاولة عرض | Stall |
| | | أخرى | Other |
Cairo Briefing: some useful things to know if you are coming to the Cairo Conference
**This post will be added to so do keep checking back. Please add any useful tips to the comments below**
If you are coming to the Cairo Conference here are some useful facts.
The Conference is from the 3-5 June, start time 6pm on Friday 3rd and it will end at 6pm on Sunday 5th, although there will be a closing ceremony after this. The venue is the Commerce Syndicate on Ramses St in downtown.
Many people will stay for longer than the conference but if you are just coming for the Conference try to arrive on Thursday night and leave no earlier than Sunday night (but better Monday morning).
FLIGHTS
The cheapest flights are the indirect ones that have a change at a European airport. These are advertised at around £260 at the moment. But of course the journey time is longer than the 5 hours that a direct flight from London takes.
Direct flights seem cheapest with EgyptAir at about £360 (this is about £70-£80 cheaper than BA flights). The EgyptAir flights also have slightly more convientant departure times to and from London Heathrow.
The cheapest option is a budget airline flight to one of the Red Sea resorts and a 6 hour coach trip to Cairo, but this onviously isn't recommended for people who are short of time (or patience).
VISAS
You need a visa to enter Egypt but you can buy it on the way in for about $20....take US currency with you for this an other uses.
You'll need another $20 to get a taxi from the airport to central Cairo.
HOTELS
Get a room with aircon...its very hot in Cairo in June!
Cheapish Hotels near the confernce are the Tulip, Lotus and Windsor. If you've got more money the Pyramisa in Dokki (across the Nile) is a cheaper luxury hotel.
MONEY
Take US$ and change to Egyptian pounds as you need them.
After the flight and hotel you'll be able to live cheaply in Cairo.
SICKNESS
We have been reliably informed that it is a good idea for people to take Pro-Biotics at least one week before going to Egypt. Holland and Barrett stocks a good brand. There are others but not sure the name at the moment so will keep you updated.
If you are coming to the Cairo Conference here are some useful facts.
The Conference is from the 3-5 June, start time 6pm on Friday 3rd and it will end at 6pm on Sunday 5th, although there will be a closing ceremony after this. The venue is the Commerce Syndicate on Ramses St in downtown.
Many people will stay for longer than the conference but if you are just coming for the Conference try to arrive on Thursday night and leave no earlier than Sunday night (but better Monday morning).
FLIGHTS
The cheapest flights are the indirect ones that have a change at a European airport. These are advertised at around £260 at the moment. But of course the journey time is longer than the 5 hours that a direct flight from London takes.
Direct flights seem cheapest with EgyptAir at about £360 (this is about £70-£80 cheaper than BA flights). The EgyptAir flights also have slightly more convientant departure times to and from London Heathrow.
The cheapest option is a budget airline flight to one of the Red Sea resorts and a 6 hour coach trip to Cairo, but this onviously isn't recommended for people who are short of time (or patience).
VISAS
You need a visa to enter Egypt but you can buy it on the way in for about $20....take US currency with you for this an other uses.
You'll need another $20 to get a taxi from the airport to central Cairo.
HOTELS
Get a room with aircon...its very hot in Cairo in June!
Cheapish Hotels near the confernce are the Tulip, Lotus and Windsor. If you've got more money the Pyramisa in Dokki (across the Nile) is a cheaper luxury hotel.
MONEY
Take US$ and change to Egyptian pounds as you need them.
After the flight and hotel you'll be able to live cheaply in Cairo.
SICKNESS
We have been reliably informed that it is a good idea for people to take Pro-Biotics at least one week before going to Egypt. Holland and Barrett stocks a good brand. There are others but not sure the name at the moment so will keep you updated.
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Invitation to Cairo Conference 3-5 June: "Long Live the Arab Revolution",
عاشت الثورة العربية
دعوة للمشاركة
توجه القوى الموقعة على هذه النداء الدعوة إلى جميع الفعاليات والحركات السياسية والشعبية، وإلى المناضلين المستقلين، في مصر والوطن العربي وجميع أنحاء العالم من مناهضي الإمبريالية والصهيونية والعولمة الرأسمالية، ومن المدافعين عن التحرر والديمقراطية والعدالة الاجتماعية، للمشاركة في مؤتمر "عاشت الثورة العربية" المزمع عقده خلال الفترة من 3 إلى 5 يونيو 2011 احتفالاً بالثورة المصرية ودعمًا لكافة الثورات العربية.
سيناقش المؤتمر عددًا من القضايا الرئيسية منها طبيعة وإشكاليات وإنجازات الثورتين المصرية والتونسية، مستقبل وتناقضات موجة الثورات العربية، العلاقة بين الثورة العربية والإمبريالية والصهيونية، الثورات العربية ونضالات التحرر الديمقراطية تاريخيًا وعالميًا، الثورات العربية والنضال ضد الليبرالية الجديدة والعولمة الرأسمالية.
حزب التحالف الشعبي الاشتراكي – حزب العمال الديموقراطي – تيار التجديد الاشتراكي – منظمة الاشتراكيين الثوريين – مركز هشام مبارك – ائتلاف ثورة اللوتس – اللجان الشعبية للدفاع عن الثورة - المركز المصري للحقوق الاقتصادية والاجتماعية - لجنة الدفاع عن الحق في العمل – تحالف عمال الثورة – النقابة العامة لأصحاب المعاشات – الاتحاد المصري للنقابات المستقلة – النقابة العامة للعاملين بالقوى العاملة بالجيزة
للتسجيل ومتابعة التحضير يرجى الاتصال بـ:
هاتف:002 012 356 7772
بريد إلكتروني:arabrevolutions5@gmail.com
Long Live the Arab Revolution
Invitation
The undersigning forces cordially invite all the anti-imperialist, anti-Zionist and pro-political freedom and social justice movements and currents, as well as all the independent activists, from Egypt, the Arab countries and the whole world to participate in the “Long Live the Arab Revolution” conference which will be held from 3 to 5 June 2011 in celebration of the Egyptian Revolution, and in support of the Arab revolutions.
The conference will discuss a number of key issues including: dilemmas and achievements of the Egyptian and Tunisian revolutions, the future and contradictions of the current wave of Arab revolutions, the relation between the Arab revolution and imperialism and Zionism, Arab revolutions in the general framework of democratic struggles historically and internationally, Arab revolution and the struggle against neo-liberalism and capitalist globalization.
Socialist People's Alliance Party - Democratic Labour Party - the Renewal Socialist Movement - The Revolutionary Socialists - Hesham Mubarak Law Center - Coalition of lotus Revolution - the People's Committees for Defense of the Revolution - The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights - the Defend Committee for right to work - the Alliance of Revolution’s Workers - General Union for the pensioners - the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions - General Trade Union of Labor ministry workers in Giza
For registration and follow up, please contact:
Telephone: 002 012 356 7772
E-Mail: arabrevolutions5@gmail.com
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