Future:Media:Change

All World AIDS Day Coverage

Bloggers and campaigners shone a light into the murky world of United Nations discussions on the Arms Trade Treaty last month. These sessions are usually fairly staid with diplomats and NGOs engaging in intense discussions about detailed wording and the placement of commas in resolutions. This year we shook things up by inviting bloggers from around the world into the UN to engage with the process.

Come out for a 25-minute preview of the forthcoming documentary The End of Poverty, and for a discussion with director Diaz and journalist Arun Gupta. The film draws a straight line between global inequities and the history of military conquest, slavery and colonization. They’ll also be giving away a limited number of tickets to see the film in theaters.

Tuesday, November 10 – 7pm

Bluestockings Bookstore & Cafe

172 Allen Street, (between Stanton and Rivington Streets)
212-777-6028
F/V to 2nd Avenue

I guess they couldn’t combine an ad for energy reduction with healthy eating – mixed messages? Seriously, who keeps donuts in the refrigerator? I want answers!

See an interesting ad on the subway, street, t-shirt, someone’s forehead? E-mail us a snap at fmcblog (at) gmail.com