The Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD) salutes the people of Greece for decisively choosing to break the chains of austerity and debt. In a historic referendum yesterday, July 5, over 60% of voters said “No” to stronger austerity measures imposed by the “troika” – the International MonetaryContinue Reading
MANILA, 3 July 2015 – In solidarity with the Greek people and government, an Asian alliance of social movements and organizations stated their support for the call for a “no” vote in this Sunday’s historic referendum. “We and many other peoples of the global south share the struggle of theContinue Reading
On June 23 we mark World Public Services Day to call attention to millions of peoples in Asia living in conditions of impoverishment and deprivation. Many of them are without even the most essential services such as water and health that are required to have decent and humane lives. ManyContinue Reading
The Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD), its member organizations, its colleagues in the Jubilee South network, and its partners in the international community stand together with the people of Nepal as they struggle to survive in the aftermath of the April 25 and May 12 earthquakes andContinue Reading
JSAPMDD strongly condemns the violent dispersal by Sri Lanka’s military of the peaceful demonstrators fighting for clean and safe water in the village of Weliveriya just outside Colombo last August 1. A Call for Justice and Solidarity! The Jubilee South Asia Pacific Movement on Debt and Development (JSAPMDD) strongly condemnsContinue Reading
Today, countries the world over celebrate UN World Water Day 2012, around the themes of water and food security. But for Asia, it is not a celebration but rather a clarion call to action and resistance. Today, countries the world over celebrate UN World Water Day 2012, around the themesContinue Reading