Events tagged with "anti-globalization"

Historical Events tagged with "anti-globalization"

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Anti-Globalization Protests Disrupt WTO Meeting

November 30th, 1999 25 years ago

On November 30, 1999, thousands of anti-globalization protesters gathered in Seattle, Washington to demonstrate against a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting. The protests caught police unprepared and led to significant disruptions, including the cancellation of the opening ceremonies. Demonstrators expressed concerns over labor rights, environmental issues, and the impacts of globalization on local communities. The scale and intensity of the protests highlighted a growing public discontent with globalization and its effects on society.