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Occupy This Album: OWS Benefit Album

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:28:11 -0800

As the Occupy Wall Street movement expands beyond Liberty Square (Zuccotti Park) in NYC and becomes a global phenomenon, Global Block Music, contributes to the sound track of the movement with the viral OWS Hip Hop Anthem, Occupation Freedom, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pl0pHJg_l8 and a stirring solidarity performance for 32,500+ people at Foley Sq, on Nov 17 for the 2 month anniversary of the start of the occupation movement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5RKTaKz8ts.
They were recently asked to take part in the upcoming Occupy Wall Street Benefit Album called , Occupy This Album, which is slated for Winter 2011 realease, and which will feature high profile contributions from artists like, Crosby and Nash, Jackson Browne and Third Eye Blind.

Global Block's Occupation Freedom Tapped to Occupy Foley Square (NYC) on Nov 17!

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:11:14 -0800

\"Occupation Freedom\" - Ground Zero and the Global Block Collective Goes Viral!

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:12:34 -0800

Occupation Freedom - Occupy Wall St Hip Hop Anthem Lyrics Now Available

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:00:03 -0800

http://youtu.be/3pl0pHJg_l8

New Music in Solidarity with #occupywallst from Global Block Music

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:00:25 -0800

In solidarity, Global Block Music Presents, "Occupation Freedom", by Ground Zero featuring US Cultural Ambassador and GBF founder, Hon. George Rithm Martinez and GBF co-founder Clara Sylara Martinez. Beat was produced by F. Bustamante (Medellin). Video was produced and edited by Syd Woodward for Grounded TV on location at Zuccotti Park, NYC.

Global Block On TV in Medellin - Tu Voz Cuenta

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:16:37 -0800

Global Block teamed up with the US Embassy, USAID, IOM, and UNODC for a 6 week, 11 city tour called "Tu Voz Cuenta". August 7 - Sept 19. 2011.

Global Block Selected to Participate in United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Pre-Forum 2011 in Doha, Qatar.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:42:48 -0800

Global Block founder and executive director, George Martinez will travel to Doha, Qatar, for the first ever UNAOC Pre- Forum Consultation with Civil Society Organizations. Global Block was selected from hundreds of organizations around the world for its innovative achievements in grassroots organizating, youth empowerment, Hip-Hop diplomacy, and sustainable community development.

http://www.unaoc.org

DOHA PRE-FORUM 2011Consultation with civil society organizations
Connecting the UNAOC’s mission and the MDG's: an Agenda for Collaborative Action Doha, 3-4 May 2011

The Doha Pre-Forum 2011 with Civil Society Organizations (CSO) is co-organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Drafting Committee of the Doha Forum, in partnership with the Human Rights National Committee of Qatar, the Arab Democracy Foundation, Silatech and the Doha Center for Media Freedom.
Background

The Fourth Annual Forum of the UNAOC will be held in Doha on December 11 to 13, 2011. It will bring together world leaders - UN Secretary-General, Heads of States and Governments, heads of international organizations, Ministers, civil society activists, scholars, Nobel laureates, corporate executives, religious leaders, – and thousands of actors and organizations from around the world actively involved in enhancing intercultural dialogue and cooperation.

Designed as a turning point for the UNAOC’s agenda, the Doha Forum will focus on how to build further upon the close link between the UNAOC’s mission and the Millennium Development Goals agenda. With this new approach the aim is to make the UNAOC able to contribute fully to promoting, encouraging and realizing human rights and fundamental freedoms as the sole foundation of development, justice and peace in the world.

As clearly emphasized in the second Implementation Plan (2009-2011) of the UNAOC (see www.unaoc.org), engagement with civil society organizations as indispensable partners is important to deliver results on the ground and to catalyze action with countries, mobilize broad-based movements and hold leaders accountable for their commitments.

Therefore, in order to make a step forward towards this goal, a Pre-Forum fully dedicated to CSOs will be organized for the first time. Indeed, most, if not all the UNAOC programs, are developed in partnership with civil society organizations; civil society organizations are participating regularly in the UNAOC events and initiatives, namely in its Annual Global Forums. Still, a comprehensive and enhanced working relationship is to be developed in order to create a true platform for long term and sustainable exchanges between the UNAOC and CSOs to reinforce

Building Climate Bridges at Classrooms for Climate Conference in Alaska

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:52:13 -0800

Classrooms for Climate is organized by the Chugach National Forest and UAA in partnership with the Alaska Coastal Rainforest Center, Alaska Geographic, and the Northern Forum. Alaska is ground zero for climate change, and the Chugach and neighboring landscapes, with world famous glaciers and watersheds, are an extended classroom for researchers, educators, and students around the world seeking to understand the potential physical, biological, cultural and socio-economic impacts. Each of the participating institutions recognizes its own unique role as a “classroom” for understanding and responding to climate change. All are committed to working across geographic and institutional boundaries to build knowledge and craft sustainable and effective solutions. This symposium is a first step in bringing together partners in inquiry, education, and management from across Southcentral, Alaska and beyond.

Plural Plus Poster - Call for Submissions Now

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:06:03 -0800

CAll For Entries for Plural + 2011 Video Festival - Eligible for Plural + Global Block Award.

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:43:13 -0800

The PLURAL+ Video Festival is an empowering tool for young people to speak out about what they think of migration and diversity, using their own views and voices. The PLURAL+ Video Festival gives youth a platform to say what they think and to make themselves heard by people from all over the world.

In addition to being an official sponsor of the Plural + Video Festival, we will be presenting the first ever, Plural + Global Block Awards. A total of 3 awards will go to selections that are most closely aligned to the mission of the Global Block.

In addition to the Plural + Global Block Awards, several other partner organizations will also be awarding videos including the International Jury Award.
The PLURAL+ International Jury will select three videos (one for each age group) and award them with the PLURAL + International Jury Award.

These awardees will receive $ 1,000USD each as well as, when possible, an invitation (travel and accommodations expenses paid) to attend the November 10th, 2011 PLURAL + Awards Ceremony in New York City