Jane Kelsey
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Dr. Jane Kelsey is a professor of law at the University of Auckland and a prominent critic of globalisation.
Jane Kelsey is a key member of the Action Resource Education Network of Aotearoa (Arena), and is actively involved in researching and speaking out against the World Trade Organisation, the IMF, free trade and corporate-led globalisation. She is also actively involved in campaigning for the New Zealand Government's full recognition of the Treaty of Waitangi and opposed the controversial seabed and foreshore legislation.
Jane Kelsey took part in actions over the 1981 Springbok tour, including boarding and occupying a plane as part of a group in an attempt to prevent it from leaving.
[edit] External links
- Jane Kelsey's profile at the University of Auckland
- An interview and profile of Jane Kelsey in the New Zealand Listener
- Arena's website
- Video of Jane Kelsey speaking out against Philippines President Gloria Arroyo