Global Marches Against Monsanto

The Marches against Monsanto in May 2013 were the largest global protests since the rallies against the Iraq war. They involved over 2 million people in 52 countries and 436 cities and towns.

http://rt.com/news/march-against-monsanto-gmo-776/

This site has some great films of the events
http://sustainablepulse.com/2013/05/25/march-against-monsanto-full-coverage/#.UanfnNi-iSo

MAM facebook pages worldwide
http://occupy-monsanto.com/

The wildfire spread of the campaign through social media is perhaps why Monsanto CEO criticized it for helping to spread ‘elitist’ opposition to GM crops.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-15/monsanto-sees-elitism-in-social-media-fanned-opposition.html

Optimistic words from the USA
http://www.naturalnews.com/040608_Monsanto_
grassroots_activism_tipping_point.html#ixzz2VK3HToLK

In Australia, ten marches were held in 7 cities and 3 regional towns. See below…

In New Zealand, 2,000 people rallied at 14 towns and cities across the country, with marches in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.

Films here http://www.gefree.org.nz/

Monsanto responded on the eve of the marches with the announcement that they have joined the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia.
http://www.monsanto.com/global/au/newsviews/Pages/
Monsanto-Australia-Joins-Committee-for-the-Economic-Development-of-Australia.aspx

What’s Next?

Sat October 12^th 2013 is the next Global March against Monsanto. Many groups are organising already, with GM-free music at their events. For GM-free songs, see “the Eatles” links below.

Building on our successful marches are the following events:

4^th July Moms Across America are marching in 4^th July parades in the USA for GM labelling. Contact MADGE if you want to link with them across the Pacific. Find the US group on facebook and contact info@madge.org.au for the Australian on-line event.

22^nd July In Melbourne, protests against Monsanto and BHP will take place on the International Day of Action against Multinationals  https://www.facebook.com/events/423393114421648/?fref=ts

19^th-25^th August Fair Food Week will build links between growers and eaters. The People’s Food Plan is moving ahead. Read the Plan here http://www.australianfoodsovereigntyalliance.org/

WA
1.Perth
March on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/488157684572265/?fref=ts

Song by Kelly Newton-Wordsworth, new words to well-known tune.  With only 24 hours notice, Kelly agreed to sing & with husband William wrote this in the car on the way up from their farm just east of Williams:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7G8OCEQyMI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUuvdqJG_gQ&feature=share

TV coverage ! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-25/protest-rally/4713264?section=wa

Organising for the next March: https://www.facebook.com/events/488157684572265/?fref=ts

2. Albany
300 people in good weather in Albany, WA.

Queensland
3.Brisbane
Close to 500 people marched. A new group “Brisbane NO GMO Network” is coordinating future events https://www.facebook.com/groups/162459807263888/

4. Cairns
One musical version of the day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHBKgU5rCuI

In North Queensland, people are organising!  Contact info@realfoodnetwork.com.au

Or visit http://www.gmofreefnq.org/

New South Wales
5.Sydney
Film of whole rally – 1.24 hours http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMHXwRbNgCU

Andrea Glazier speaking http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lGUQk8nH3P8

https://www.facebook.com/groups/432015913549338

https://www.facebook.com/events/508618012529909/

6.Bellingen
500 people in the Memorial Hall and then a march through the streets.
https://www.facebook.com/events/140066149513652/

Victoria
7. Melbourne
The largest in Australia – 2-3,000 people on a (rare) sunny day. Edited film of rally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUo4bV-1lJw
A personal story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvv_yiCCiQg

8. Adelaide
Film of the speeches and the March
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_oMfWAUVwQ

This page is still active https://www.facebook.com/MarchAgainstMonsantoAdelaide?fref=ts

9.Tasmania
Hobart
Over 300 people rallied and listened to speakers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh6HkScZweI

ACT
10.Canberra
Rally in Garema Place, Canberra
Facebook still active, a new group forming..
https://www.facebook.com/events/131388663722087/