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I welcome the discussion in 91������̳ Weekly about the burqa and the question of its banning. I agree wholeheartedly that banning the burqa is not the answer for women. As in all aspects of oppression, the oppressed are the ones who must liberate themselves, with the support and solidarity of others. It is not up to the state or religious institutions to impose “liberation” on them. While the burqa remains worn by women, I support their right to wear it if they choose, for a variety of different reasons.

More than 160 people were captivated by new film about health care in Cuba, Salud, which was screened by the Australia-Cuba Friendship Society on June 14.

In a country where the balance of power is tipping away from bosses and towards ordinary workers, Venezuela\'s annual May 1 labour celebration holds great significance. It has been declared a national holiday.

Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too)Directed by Alfonso CuaronStarring Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and Maribel VerduScreened at the 49th Sydney Film Festival, June 7-21 Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too) was the film

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Filipino Workers (BMP) trade union federation; Philippines Socialist Party of Labour; Khanya College, South Africa; Power of the Working Class, South Korea; Communist Party of Sudan; Left International Forum and Left Party of Sweden; Freedom and

Despite winning the 2002 Grammy Award for best Latin/rock alternative album for Embrace the Chaos, Los Angeles-based Ozomatli's music is still firmly rooted in the streets. The band's commitment to political activism is strong.

A trial of 42 women accused of violating Portugal's strict anti-abortion laws has resulted in a string of convictions, including eight-and-a-half years in prison for Maria do Ceu Ribeiro. Ribeiro, a midwife, was convicted on

With the vocal religious right as his fighting partners, George W Bush and his team have escalated the war on women's rights, most notably in the sphere of reproductive choice. While Bill Clinton did nothing to reverse the

Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair is smug in the knowledge that his government is almost certain of victory in the June 7 British general election. Blair knows that the continuing political impotence of the Tory opposition will

BY GREG HARRIS & MARGARET ALLUM With Westminster elections likely to be called for May 3, Tony Blair's British Labour Party appears to be reaching the limits of government by image management. Leaving aside questions of ministerial competence and