Sunday's focus is a basic examination of the role of protest movements, social movements and other progressive actors of civil society in local, regional as well as global processes of change.

First, the documentary film “Widerstand in Haiderland - Masse ohne Macht?" deals with the diverse protest movements against the FPÖVP government under Schüssel/Haider. Following the screening, director Frederick Baker will answer questions concerning the movie.

The two subsequent, distinguished panels put their discussion focus on various historical and current important movements and initiatives. Which role and which influence do civil society initiatives and movements have in Austria? „Protest movements and civil society initiatives in Austria – Yesterday, today and tomorrow“ will shine a light on the local prostest culture. This first discussion round is with Béatrice Achaleke, Robert Foltin, Frederick Baker, Rahel Sophia Süß and Wolfgang Rehm.

The second discussion continues this topic within the global context: „It´s All About The Movement“ focuses on the countless local and global initiatives and movements, which are fighting for more democratic, socially just and ecologically sustainable conditions worldwide. How can power relations be shifted, so that a good life is possible for everyone? Which role can progressive civil society initiatives and social movements play? Which common strategies could they develop? These questions, amongst others, will be addressed by Anjali Kamat, Mike Bonanno, Iara Lee, Wenonah Hauter and Irmi Salzer.

Sunday's focus is a basic examination of the role of protest movements, social movements and other progressive actors of civil society in local, regional as well as global processes of change.

First, the documentary film “Widerstand in Haiderland - Masse ohne Macht?" deals with the diverse protest movements against the FPÖVP government under Schüssel/Haider. Following the screening, director Frederick Baker will answer questions concerning the movie.

The two subsequent, distinguished panels put their discussion focus on various historical and current important movements and initiatives. Which role and which influence do civil society initiatives and movements have in Austria? „Protest movements and civil society initiatives in Austria – Yesterday, today and tomorrow“ will shine a light on the local prostest culture. This first discussion round is with Béatrice Achaleke, Robert Foltin, Frederick Baker, Rahel Sophia Süß and Wolfgang Rehm.

The second discussion continues this topic within the global context: „It´s All About The Movement“ focuses on the countless local and global initiatives and movements, which are fighting for more democratic, socially just and ecologically sustainable conditions worldwide. How can power relations be shifted, so that a good life is possible for everyone? Which role can progressive civil society initiatives and social movements play? Which common strategies could they develop? These questions, amongst others, will be addressed by Anjali Kamat, Mike Bonanno, Iara Lee, Wenonah Hauter and Irmi Salzer.