Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières
The war in Ukraine has dominated international news in recent months. The same cannot be said of the war in Burma, where resistance to the military junta continues under dramatically difficult conditions. Indeed, across South and Southeast Asia, progressive movements are mobilising in the face of democratic, social, climate, ecological and health crises that are hitting the populations hard. We make this urgent appeal to re-launch solidarity, including financial solidarity, with our partners in this part of the world.
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ESSF is an association for international solidarity. Its website informs on peoples struggles as well as on in-depth debates. It wishes to be a tool for all those fighting for a world of solidarity.
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