Catalan Solidarity: February 2010

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Festa Catalana Belfast

This year begins with a very creative programme of events in the shape of Festa Catalana Belfast.

From debate and discussion to cultural and music events, there is also a political walking tour of West Belfast, not to mention a well deserved pub crawl of the local hostelries. All events planned are not to be missed.

For more information an how you can join in with the events and get involved please email: jornadappccbelfast@googlemail.com.

Support that Political Prisoners receive from inside Catalonia

Catalan Solidarity has been inspired by the work of Catalan Anti-Repressive organisations such as Alerta Solidària and Rescat, who were set up with the aim of supporting Catalan people who have been imprisoned by the Spanish government for politically motivated activism. Following mass arrests and imprisonment of activists connected to the independentists and anti-fascist movements an informal collective came together to provide both practical support to prisoners and challenge the media portrayal of such individuals which had been fuelled throughout the Spanish mainland by a government, media and police conspiracy. As well as offering practical support and advice to imprisoned Catalans, their supporters and those awaiting trial, Rescat has been involved in high profile demonstrations, including those in front of the main court in Madrid where people have been judged, actions to support political prisoners who are on hunger strike and events to raise awareness of the political situation in Catalonia.