In Kathmandu, the 16th World Social Forum (WSF) 2024 meeting started.
The “Another World is Possible” is theme of the five-day WSF 2024.
This theme seeks to foster horizontal communication between social movements, trade unions, civil society organizations, and individuals who are against neoliberal globalization.
The event began with a solidarity march that started from the main venue at Bhrikutimandap and passed through Bhadrakali, New Road Gate, Ratna Park and back to Bhrikutimandap.
Approximately forty thousand participants from ninety-two countries are anticipated for the WSF.
Numerous urgent themes will be covered in this edition of the WSF, such as caste discrimination, economic inequality, labor, migration, climate justice, gender equality, peace, and sustainable development, among many others.
The Kathmandu Forum is an important turning point that demonstrates the diversity and tenacity of international solidarity movements.
It is anticipated that about 1252 organizations from 92 countries would participate.
The Forum will conclude on 19th February 2024.
Ever since its establishment in 2001, the WSF has served as a guiding light for activists, unions, and social movements to collaborate, exchange insights, and develop transformative tactics.
