22 July Paris 4PM (Mexico 8AM) The purpose of the online dialgoue is to have movements with a multiissue agenda to discuss strategies for alliance building and addressing the challenges we face in rural and urban communities and at the global level. Prior to the World Social Forum in Benin 4-8 August. IntroductionInvited speakers for...Read More

In light of the difficulties reported by some colleagues regarding activity registration, and following consultation with stakeholders, the registration deadline for activities has been definitively extended to Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 23:59 GMT (00:59 Cotonou time, 01:59 European time, 19:59 North American time). The communications team will take the necessary steps to publish the...Read More

A coalition of approximately 300 social organizations from 15 African countries presented Benin’s proposal. (Testimonies from Massa Kone of Mali and Ardo Sow of Senegal, as well as Professor Udhab Pakurel of Nepal—all three members of the International Council). A meeting of the World Social Forum (WSF) International Council determined that Benin, in West Africa,...Read More