Date limite : 3 juin 2013

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Far from being a parallel diplomacy, the non-governmental diplomacy represents a component of what would be a “participative diplomacy” or a “citizen diplomacy”. It enables the participation of international non-govern­mental players in international public debate, and fosters their interaction with governmental authorities in charge of leading international negotiations.

In order to fully realize the potential of non-governmental diplomacy, NGOs face two challenges: on firstly that of organization and creation of a “collective international actor for solidarity” and secondly that of the definition of common positions and proposals.

From the beginning, the concept of non-governmental diplomacy has been at the heart of the IFP’s activities.

Seven thematic NGDE (non –governmental diplomacy exercise) were identified and conducted under the IFP framework by its members between 2009 and 2012, related to global development issues:

-Prevention and resolution of conflicts

- Financing for Development

- Regulation of agricultural markets

- Climate change

- Access to water and sanitation

- Fighting social inequalities and exclusion

- Enabling environment for CSOs.

The NGDE is a methodology to determine shared analyses, to develop advocacy initiatives and to construct coherent positioning on issues of global interest in order to exert influence in international negotiation processes. The NGDE are also a tool for capacity building to help national platform NGO platforms / regional coalitions to practice substantive diplomacy and to elaborate proposals and strategies to engage at the international level.

After three years of increasing influence, the time had come for the IFP to conduct a review of the results obtained by its major advocacy activity, the NGDE.

The positions and advocacy perspectives of each initiative are presented in the brochure, as well as the main activities and results.

In addition, as a conclusion, the documents includes a last section on the methods and tools of non-governmental diplomacy from the IFP ‘s NGD. This methodological section summarizes seven tools that the IFP members working with DNG highlighted as fundamental to the preparation of activities and the effectiveness of non-governmental diplomacy.

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The present study on enabling environments for Voluntary Organizations (VOs) – preparared by VANI (Voluntary Action Network Indian), indian’s NGO platform – describes legislative arrangements in 9 countries and the relationship with their respective governments. The countries studied were: India, Mauritius, USA, Fiji, New Zealand, Nepal, Indonesia, Brazil and France. The objective is to share the knowledge and experiences of national platforms and other institutions for ensuring enabling environments for VOs, develop and share the global picture of the challenges faced by national platforms and contribute in developing regional/global strategies. It is also to initiate the campaign to support the national platform if victimized by the respective government through joint petitions, technical input and solidarity messages.

The study highlights the legislative environments under which civil society operates in the above mentioned countries under the following domains: registration, foreign contributions, income tax, relationship between the government and VOs.

Registration

The registration laws vary from each other. In India, VOs can register under the Societies Registration Act 1860, which is more than 150 years old and ambiguous. There is need for an updated legal registration mechanism for VOs which will help in bringing about a uniform regulatory and reporting mechanism. VOs in France do not have a clear legal entity and therefore no real legal bearing. In Mauritius, registration laws are not restrictive and new laws are being drafted to address the issues related to current mandatory registration which violates international law protecting the freedom of association.

In New Zealand, USA, Fiji, Nepal, the VOs need to register to the correspondent local authorities to get a legal status. In the Fijis, they now have to submit an annual report and there is a provision for de-registration due to non-compliance. In Indonesia, the VOs require a legal notarized document which is submitted to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights for legal approval to be registered as a foundation or as a membership association.

In Brazil, non-profit civil society organizations of public interest are governed by the Third Sector Law. Registration with the Federal Revenue Service is also required.  In order to reform the regulatory framework there is a strong movement in Brazil and ABONG is one of the leading institutions in this effort.

Income Tax

Legislation regarding taxation takes different nature in the countries we studied. In Fiji, New-Zeland, as well as in the USA, charities and the majority of NGOs are exempt from taxes. There are tax exemptions in India, but a proposed draft Direct Taxes Code (DTC) is in pipeline which is restrictive in case of VOs. VANI has been advocating with the ministry to make the DTC enabling for the sector. Some countries introduce a conditionality like Nepal, where VOs do not pay taxes as long as the NGO carries out the public benefit purposes mentioned in the organization’s bye-laws and does not carry out income generating activities; or Brazil where it is noteworthy that non-compliance with such conditions may result in taxation similar to that for a for-profit company. In France too, if they meet specific criteria lay down by the tax authorities which qualify them to be general interest. In addition, the association must be a non-profit, must not be in competition with the lucrative sector and its management must be devoid of personal interest. As opposed, in Indonesia, the income tax act for VOs is included in the national tax law.

Foreign Contribution

In India the FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) 2010 is more regulative in nature. The Act’s preamble prohibits acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions or foreign hospitality for any activities detrimental to national interest. In countries like Indonesia or France, there are sometimes strong regulations for foreign contributions from/to foreign parties. In Nepal, some donor agencies have strategic alliances with particular international NGOs through which they mobilize a majority of grant aids. Therefore, in interactions with local NGOs, the term ‘donor’ has been used broadly and encompasses the various international NGOs in the aid channeling process. In Mauritius, receiving foreign contributions is not difficult. In the United States, it is legal and acceptable for private organizations to raise money abroad and receive grants from foreign governments, so long as the activities do not involve specifically banned sources, such as terrorist groups.

Relationship between the government and Voluntary Organizations

In India, the government has imposed strict regulations that hinder the overall growth and sustainability of the sector. In Nepal, the government-NGO relationship is somewhat competitive and retaliatory. French NGOs are not subject to harassment from the authorities but there is lack of formal strategic dialogue with the government. In Mauritius the VOs are free to express their opinion and a national NGO policy is being prepared, but the current legal framework does not allow for public interest litigation. However, NGOs can represent the interests of their own members.

In Brazil, the VOs, generally, can freely address matters of public debate, except with organizations dedicated to land-related rights and issues. The VOs have generally operated within a positive legal and ideological climate in New Zealand but the environment has become more restrictive since the election of the National Party in 2008 and the global financial crisis. In the USA, there are no regulations that restrict US NGOs from attending conferences abroad, finding donors overseas, or performing work internationally. There has been ongoing consultation within Fijian civil society and in some instances with the government to draft legislation that recognizes the role of civil society. In Indonesia, often the government asks for inputs from NPOs on certain policy issues and even involves them in government delegations to international forums.

Recommendations

• Government-voluntary sector relationship: There is a need to educate governments about civil society and to change the perception of civil society towards government and remove common misconceptions. A regular dialog with the government and policy advocacy should be made an integral part of VOs mandate.

• Inter-agency collaboration and understanding: In order to improve inter-agency collaboration, joint workshops can be conducted. NGOs need to work towards strengthening their relationships in order to maximize development impact and long term change, as well as improve their capacity to make a difference.

• NGO management: There is a need for an emerging field of NGO management to examine the key management challenges faced by development organizations by focusing on both internal and contextual issues. NGOs should adhere to a charter and structures that ensure transparency.

• Overcoming identity crisis: The civil society sector is not clear about its own identity. There is no clarity as to who represents the sector. This identity crisis gets reflected when tripartite dialogue between government, private corporations and the sector is initiated.

This single study alone is not sufficient to understand the diversity of the sector across the globe. Discussions and collaborations are very necessary to keep the momentum of understanding going.

I joined the Tunis WSF with the IFP team from France, Brasil, Chile, Senegal and India. The team are experienced civil society leaders and we made presentations to an audience on the theme of “Developing National Civil Society Platforms.”  It was an opportunity to describe the rational of civil society as a pillar of development, next to the government and private sector and the services offered by national platforms.

I recall a particular session I attended which I consider may be of interest to many countries of which their economies depend on financial transactions. This is the fairly successful campaigns to induce the governments of the EU, USA and other G8 countries to address issues of “taxation” called Tax Justice network. The Tax Justice Network is led by economists, tax and financial professionals, accountants, lawyers, academics and writers, and describe themselves as driven by original research and ideas.

Their website refers: “The Tax Justice Network promotes transparency in international finance and opposes secrecy. We support a level playing field on tax and we oppose loopholes and distortions in tax and regulation, and the abuses that flow from them. We promote tax compliance and we oppose tax evasion, tax avoidance, and all the mechanisms that enable owners and controllers of wealth to escape their responsibilities to the societies on which they and their wealth depend. Tax havens, or secrecy jurisdictions as we prefer to call them, lie at the centre of our concerns, and we oppose them.”

As I listened to them speak, I understood more clearly of the idea they are advocating for – had the money been taxed, it could have been used for development purposes. I believe that there is some merit in this point of view, since development aid and social welfare funds are shrinking globally but I am also equally aware that this could have a commercial impact on the many small and delicate economies that depend on the offshore sector or financial services as major source of national income.

With my colleague, Jyotsna Pandey from Vani, India were guests at the launching of the latest edition of “Asking We Walk – the south as new political imaginary” published by El Taller. The book is a compilation of various cutting edge writings from various writers across the globe. El Taller is an international ngo based in Tunis, Tunisia with over 500 partners organizations in the world. El Taller seeks to be a space for reflection, exchange and networking for a wide spectrum of civil society and social movements. I recommend the books for the development enthusiasts.

I also attended sessions delivered by the Tunisian branch of Transparency International, describing the sensitive issues facing Tunisia after the Tunisian revolution and the concept of “transitional justice” for atrocities committed by the previous regime which human rights lawyers are advocating for. The South African experience using a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be a model that is being considered by the Tunisian government.

The WSF is an interesting breeding ground for new awareness and citizen’s emancipation. It demonstrates the concept of an Open University and therefore more citizens of the world should try to participate in the event.

The OECD published on April 3rd the figures for Official Development Assistance(ODA) in 2012 – the total is down 4% after a 2% drop in 2011. The effects of the financial crisis and instability in the eurozone forced the governments to tighten the budget, directly impacting development assistance. Part of the descent can be explained by the absence of special resources sent to northern African countries in face of the “Arab Spring” in 2011.

In a moment where we approach the deadline for the accomplishment of the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs), it is worrisome to see the assistance decline in consecutive years – it is the first time this has happened since 1996-97.

The institution’s General Secretary, Angel Gurría, noted the nine countries that, despite facing fiscal pressure derived from the crises, managed to raise their contribution in order to keep their own goals. He advocates the incoming of the deadline for the MDGs should boost countries to reach the UN goal, that represents 0,7% of the gross national income to ODA:

-As we approach the 2015 deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, I hope that the trend in aid away from the poorest countries will be reversed.  This is essential if aid is to play its part in helping achieve the Goals, states the Secretary.

Another troubling information is the downfall in the rate of direct donations, conditionality free, in favor of financial austerity plan related loans.

The IFP team presents its condolences and solidarity with the family and with our partners from PFNOSC.

Any attempt to suppress and diminish the movement of NGOs is ill-intended towards reducing the role of civil society in a country. Dissolution of NGOs without sufficient reasons will be against fundamental rights and freedoms secured by national constitution and international conventions and principles. It will also prohibit the people from voluntary contributions to change the society. Curtailing civil society role is indeed an undemocratic move.

We suggest that an abrupt dissolution of about 1300 NGOs will not benefit a democratic country. If there are irregularities in governance and management of NGOs, they should be provided adequate opportunity to correct their weaknesses. So, NGO Federation of Nepal appeals the Government of Maldives to refrain from dissolving the NGOs of the country, hold constructive dialogues frequently and provide them an opportunity so that they comply with the reporting and governance requirements.

Discussions covered four main central role in national platforms: platform as a political actor to democracy and advocacy; their role in the development of the institutional organizations, the defensive front can promote the processes of criminalization and delegitimization of NGOs, and the production knowledge, an issue considered fundamental in the field. “These are dimensions that are articulated in acting. We support the role of political and institutional organizations. Created commissions to produce texts on different issues, issues that put us in joint action, common positions to play and perform advocacy work, “said Daniel Verger, the Coordination SUD, France, on the experience of the platform.

Accordingly, the Workshop had different views on the process of structuring the society, and their local and regional. Were shared experiences from different parts of the world, identifying opportunities and challenges in the performance of the platforms. “The non-governmental diplomacy is a key point in the action, with respect to our participation in forums for debate and negotiation on an international level, such as the G20 and the process of the World Social Forum. There are also thematic in approach, such as the fight against inequality. Are commonalities in the structuring of a global platform, “explained Miguel Santibañez, Acción, Chile.

To Verger, is crucial in the process of articulation of civil society, to identify “what we want, and how. We need to ask: Why are we together? Why do we unite on a platform “? Thus, it is necessary to define the common elements of the organizations that make up a field. “The Coordination SUD initially worked in the discussion about who we are. Set this identity involves defining what is our goal. Often, that’s how we run campaigns by identifying what unites us for a performance in common. Organizations working on the issue of water, for example, work together to have more political weight, “says Verger.

The national platforms, the greater diversity of actors gathers around itself, tend to have an identity more “large”. “In the case of Coordination SUD, the issue of international solidarity is an important part in advocacy around the exterior facing. Another objective is the fight against poverty in France. This allows us to build common identity, and we have to find ways to get in synergy with those who work with the theme, “explains Verger. Thus, it is also important to discuss the different possible ways of collaboration in relation to organizations that do not make up the platforms, but act with common themes. “Our solution was to create a figure of ‘associate member’,” which recognizes another form of collaboration.

Such definitions and ways of structuring are also linked to the socio-political history of each country and region. Amacodou Diouf, the CONGAD, Senegal recalled that elaborate a typology of platforms, you can specify multiple formats. “A gathering advice; another with various entities that share the same vision, there are those focused on development and solidarity among peoples. This definition is very important for the formation of the platform. ”

Diouf emphasizes the importance of the diversity of organizations gain expression in the coordination structure of the Platform. “Bodies like the General Assembly, Secretariat and direction are essential. In the classical structure of the platforms, the General Assembly defines the fundamental, and it comes from the structure. ” To Diouf is also important to ensure continuous support of a secretariat and transparency in governance, with representation of members from different organs. “We also have thematic representation, to improve the results of our actions. Regarding governance, the links are established on the base. From the base we mobilization and influence over policy, so the importance of organizations, “said Diouf.

His presentation was followed by Steve Lalande, the Lungos, Seychelles, who stressed the importance of the platform in the production and dissemination of information. “With the use of the media, it is possible to increase the visibility of the role of NGOs Moreover, the national platforms provide opportunities to its members acting together, around different themes, for committees and working groups.” In the Seychelles, said the platform also work on capacity building for workshops and trainings for organizations.

Another dimension is the facility provided for fundraising. “The platforms may mediate the relationship between donors and organizations. This can greatly help small organizations that have difficulties. ” The issue of sustainability is of great interest in membership base, and the relationship established around the theme contributes to creating a sense of belonging. “We must find alternative means of getting resources. It is a controversial issue of funding by governments because it messes with independence. Facing the issue, you need to negotiate with clarity. Other possibilities are access to business resources and selling services, such as publications and businesses. ” The financing of the project, however, remains as a traditional way to capture, “but in general the available money can not cover administrative expenses.”

He also emphasizes the role of political platforms, building placements through consultation to all members and their bases. “The platform has a role to look at policies and analyze them, charging effectiveness of governments.” The representative REPAOC (Regional Coalition of Western Africa) in this debate also highlighted the issue, stating that the unit of regional organizations is guaranteed by the same vision and construction of “common positions at the national and regional levels. Identify specific issues, and some are ahead of certain topic. ”

Damien Hazard, Abong, was also present in the activity and noted that the association does not claim to represent all the organizations of Brazil, “but a specific field, those who work in advocacy and commons.” In the context of strong criminalization of NGOs, it is critical to have a platform that brings together organizations in the struggle for democracy, against social inequalities and committed to the search for alternative economic, social and environmental to current models of governance and development.

The second workshop organized by the International Forum of National NGO Platforms (IFP) on March 29 during the 2013 World Social Forum in Tunis, addressed the issue of an “enabling environment for CSOs”, focusing on the debate on the criminalization of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), their recognition as a political actor and their role in building democracies. The activity brought together people from a wide range of countries, such as Syria, Chile, Brazil, Senegal, Western Sahara, India, Vietnam, Portugal, Canada and the Congo, who discussed the issues that organizations face in their day to day. “We have to think how to create spaces for dialogue in civil society; the debate about the tensions with donors and governments; what are the basis of our work, and the principles of efficiency,” said Oliver Consolo, of Concorde and the IFP.

Miguel Santibanez, of Acción, Chile, stressed that ensuring an enabling environment “is very important for institution building at the local, national, regional and global levels. We have to build the legitimacy of participation at the global level. We have a political context of major financial crisis, which poses the debate on the State and the need for participation.” For him, participation is a path to building a new form of politics, and this leads to the need to reflect on our political projects and the models for our struggle.

The workshop opened with a presentation by Jyotsna Mohan, of VANI, India, showing the results of a study on the creation of an enabling environment carried out in the context of the IFP. The research presents the configuration of the political and legal environment in different countries on issues such as registration, foreign contributions, taxes and dialogue between civil society organizations and governments. In India, Jyotsna said, there are problems such as the cancellation of the registration of NGOs due to red tape and excessive control by the state. “There are cases of cancellation due to errors in the address on a form, for example. To cope with the situation, it is necessary to have an effective dialogue with governments and not victimize ourselves.” Another route indicated is the creation of regulatory frameworks that enable the development of civil society. “It is necessary to regulate the dialogue with the various stakeholders, including the private sector,” said Jyotsna.

The study presents the challenges for the sector, among which is the excessive bureaucratization of relationships. “Having to report to different bodies is bad, it would be nice to have just one. There are serious problems regarding registration in India, and confusing legislation which does not dialogue with reality. For each policy or project, the organization is accountable to a specific sector, this is very confusing.”

In this regard, Olivier Consolo recalled the discrepancy between the bureaucracy imposed on civil society organizations and the total absence of regulation in the private sector. “CSOs face many bureaucratic problems to receive resources; many certificates are needed. While for the private sector there is no single mechanism. Capital travels the world without any accountability mechanism.”

Said Tbel, of Espace Associatif, Morocco, then showed the reality of his country and the difficulties related to financing and diversity. There are more than 40,000 associations that have faced very challenging periods, for example during the process of independence. “In 1973, with the state of emergency, it got even worse. And besides, we are multicultural, that’s another problem.” A campaign was then carried out  to reform the law governing relations between government and society. “We were able to make progress in this direction. We still need revisions, mainly of administrative and financial problems. In the 80s, external financing was controlled and there were attempts to block it, but we dealt with it.”

In recent years, however, the new Islamic government decided that the organization “must state the reason for the use of funds from external financing. We live in a context of criminalization, with the prohibition of meetings in public places, and risks related to partnerships.” Tbel explains that many organizations are not recognized, so that the political agenda today refers to “the possibility of organizations that are necessary for democracy to be able to act. We also demand government transparency.”

Finally, Luara Lopes of Abong, presented the Brazilian experience of working for a New Regulatory Framework of civil society organizations. This agenda was assumed by Abong since its inception in 1991, and relates to all organizations fighting for the realization of rights and who aspire to a more qualified and transparent relationship between the state and civil society. “We live in a context of criminalization of NGOs, falsely identified as responsible for the corruption scandals involving government and private enterprise. Our struggle is to encourage CSOs as an independent expression of society, given their historical importance in building democracy. ”

In this sense, an enabling environment is based on the principle of recognizing CSOs as fundamental entities for democracy, and as a social heritage. This is why the various segments of Brazilian society have been acting for over 20 years to improve the political and legal environment in which CSOs operate. “It was in this context that the Platform for a New Regulatory Framework for CSOs in Brazil was created, and defined a common agenda undertaken by social movements, religious organizations, NGOs, institutes and private foundations,” explains Luara. The Platform has made progress in the dialogue with the government, the construction of a bill aimed at reducing the current legal uncertainty for CSO activities, and to promote citizen participation. The proposal, however, is still blocked within the government.

Thus, the experiences shared at the IFP activity showed that the construction of an enabling environment for CSO activities is a global challenge that requires a constant awareness of the role of CSOs for democracy and observance of rights.

Through the WSF process, the Social Movements Assembly is the place where we come together through our diversity, in order to forge common struggles and a collective agenda to fight against capitalism, patriarchy, racism and all forms of discrimination and oppression. We have built a common history of work which led to some progress, particularly in Latin America, where we have been able to intervene in neoliberal alliances and to create several alternatives for just development that truly honors nature.

Together, the peoples of all the continents are fighting to oppose the domination of capital, hidden behind illusory promises of economic progress and the illusion of political stability. Now, we are at a crossroads where retrograde and conservative forces want to stop the processes initiated two years ago with the uprisings in the Maghreb-Mashreq region that helped to bring down dictatorships and to challenge the neoliberal system imposed on the peoples. These uprisings have spread to all continents of the world inspiring indignation and occupation of public places.

People all over the world are suffering the effects of the aggravation of a profound crisis of capitalism, in which its agents (banks, transnational corporations, media conglomerates, international institutions, and governments complicit with neoliberalism) aim at increasing their profits by applying interventionist and neocolonial policies.

War, military occupations, free-trade neoliberal treaties and “austerity measures” are expressed in economic packages that privatize the common good, and public services, cut wages and rights, increase unemployment, overload women´s care work and destroys nature. Such policies strike the richer countries of the North harder and are increasing migration, forced displacement, evictions, debt, and social inequalities such as in Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and the Spanish State.

They re-enforce conservatism and the control over women´s bodies and lives. In addition, they seek to impose “green economy” as a solution to the environmental and food crisis, which not only exacerbates the problem, but leads to commodification, privatization and financialization of life and nature.

We denounce the intensification of repression to people´s rebellions, the assassination of the leadership of social movements, the criminalization of our struggles and our proposals.

We assert that people must not continue to pay for this systemic crisis and that there is no solution inside the capitalist system! Here, in Tunes, we reaffirm our committment to come together to forge a common strategy to guide our struggles against capitalism. This is why we, social movements, struggle:

*Against transnational corporations and the financial system (IMF, WB and WTO), who are the main agents of the capitalist system, privatizing life, public services and common goods such as water, air, land, seeds and mineral resources, promoting wars and violations of human rights. Transnational corporations reproduce extractionist practices endangering life and nature, grabbing our lands and developing genetically modified seeds and food, taking away the peoples’ right to food and destroying biodiversity.

We fight for the cancellation of illegitimate and odious debt which today is a global instrument of domination, repression and economic and financial strangulation of people. We reject free trade agreements that are imposed by States and transnational corporations and we affirm that it is possible to build another kind of globalization, made from and by the people, based on solidarity and on freedom of movement for all the human beings.

*For climate justice and food sovereignty, because we now that global climate change is a product of the capitalist system of production, distribution and consumption. Transnational corporations, international financial institutions and governments serving them do not want to reduce greenhouse gases. We denounce “green economy” and refuse false solutions to the climate crisis such as biofuels, genetically modified organisms and mechanisms of the carbon market like REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), which ensnare impoverished peoples with false promises of progress while privatizing and commodifying the forests and territories where these peoples have been living for thousands of years.

We defend the food sovereignty and support sustainable peasant agriculture which is the true solution to the food and climate crises and includes access to land for all who work on it. Because of this, we call for a mass mobilisation to stop the landgrab and support local peasants struggles.

*Against violence against women, often conducted in militarily occupied territories, but also violence affecting women who are criminalized for taking part in social struggles. We fight against domestic and sexual violence perpetrated on women because they are considered objects or goods, because the sovereignty of their bodies and minds is not acknowledged. We fight against the traffic of women, girls and boys.

We defend sexual diversity, the right to gender self-determination and we oppose all homophobia and sexist violence.

*For peace and against war, colonialism, occupations and the militarization of our lands. We denounce the false discourse of human rights defense and fight against fundamentalism, that often justify these military occupations such as in Haiti, Líbia, Mali and Syria. We defend the right to people’s sovereignty and self-determination such as in Palestine, Western Sahara and Kurdistan.

We denounce the instalation of foreign military bases to instigate conflicts, to control and ransack natural resources, and to foster dictatorships in several countries. We struggle for the freedom of organization in trade unions, social movements, associations and other forms of peaceful resistance. Let’s strengthen our tools of solidarity among peoples such as boycott, disinvestment and sanctions against Israel and the struggle against NATO and to ban all nuclear weapons.

*For democratization of mass media and building alternative media, that are fundamental to overthrow the capitalist logics.

Inspired by the history of our struggles and by the strength of people on the streets, the Social Movements Assembly call upon all people to mobilize and develop actions – coordinated at world level – in a global Day of mobilization on the XXXX (day to decide) Social movements of the world, let us advance towards a global unity to shatter the capitalist system!

No more exploitation, no more patriarchy, racism and colonialism!

Viva la revolution! Long live the people’s struggle.