NGOs open citizens' summit in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Nongovernmental organizations from more than 30 countries began a three-day citizens' summit in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on July 6 to discuss problems related to the environment, development and human rights. The conference coincides with the Group of Eight summit to be held July 7 to 9 at the Lake Toya resort area on Japan's northernmost main island.

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