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At War Resisters' International we are in full gear preparing for WRI's forthcoming International Conference: "Nonviolent Livelihood Struggle and Global Militarism: Links & Strategies", to take place in Ahmedabad, India between the 22nd and 25th of January 2010.
If you wish to join us in this important event, now is time to make your travel arrangements and also to register for the conference. With this newsletter we give you all the practical information you need to know about the conference. We also include its work-in-progress programme.

Travel
Ahmedabad (population 3.5 - 4 million) is the biggest city in Gujarat and well connected with all India's major cities, both by air and by train. It is the former capital of Gujarat - the current state capital, Gandhinagar, is about 25 kms away.

Delhi-Ahmedabad: Distance by train 930 kms (takes 14 to 19 hours depending on the train)
Mumbai-Ahmedabad: Distance by train – 500 kms (8-10 hours)

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