In 2016 the British government (whoever they might be) will decide whether to scrap the Trident nuclear weapons programme once and for all, or whether to waste £100 billion on the most dangerous weapons humankind has ever produced.
The Story of Local Conscientious Objectors in World War One. Research undertaken locally reveals experiences of Conscientious Objectors from Haringey. The consequences of the actions are presented by Jennifer Bell, of Hornsey Historical Society and Haringey WW1 Peace Forum, in light of how the law operated at the time and the reasons why men felt it was wrong to fight the war.
This workshop takes you through the campaigning essentials. If you want your campaign to succeed, it is essential for you to have a good strategy (‘if you fail to plan, you plan to fail’ as they say). A campaign strategy does not have to be a lengthy, complex document. In fact a good campaign strategy is often no more than a couple of sides of A4.
An ‘elevator pitch’ is a concise verbal description of your campaign, designed to inspire policymakers, journalists and other audiences to support your campaign. A good campaign elevator pitch should last no longer than 45 seconds (try doing it right now – it’s not easy is it?!).
If you want to lobby Government to introduce or change legislation it is essential for you to understand how Parliament works and key Parliamentary processes. This workshop will introduce you to many of the key mechanisms and access points that are available to campaigners to try to influence the Government through Parliamentary means.
This workshop is suitable for: Individuals who have no previous experience of making Freedom of Information requests. Anyone from a large or small charity or campaign group (even if you’re not a registered charity). 1.30pm – 5.00pm (Please arrive no later than 1.15pm for registration)
Whether you are a grassroots campaign or a large charity, getting grant funding for your campaign has a different set of challenges to getting other kinds of funding. This half day workshop will take you through what you need to do to make a compelling case for a grantmaking trust to fund your campaign. 1.30pm – 5.00pm (Please arrive no later than 1.15pm for registration)
Please join us on this celebration event. Cyclists should arrive at Nottingham Road Cemetery, Chaddesden, 13.30 for departure at 14.00.This is a guided cycle and you are requested to follow the directions of the group leader, so that everyone enjoys a safe, comfortable ride together.
Celebrate the centenary of the International Congress of Women
In 1915, women from Germany and the UK met at The Hague to call for a negotiated end to the First World War. Described by Winston Churchill as "these dangerous women."
An evening of film, prose, poetry, music and discussion, introduced by
Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party.
Every major party remains committed to austerity so the Peoples Assembly Against Austerity is calling a major national demonstration & festival just weeks after the election to send a clear message to the new government; we demand an alternative to austerity and to policies that only benefit those at the top.
Join the Scrap Trident bloc at the End Austerity Now demonstration.
This post-election conference will bring together leading anti-war writers, campaigners and experts from Britain and around the world.
More info: http://stopwar.org.uk
With Lara Pawson, John Game, Joana Ramiro, and Gika Tetembwa.
Our panel discuss Angola’s intra-left massacre of 27 May 1977, and its continuing political repercussions, a subject explored expertly in Pawson’s highly celebrated recent book.
With Catherine Johnson and Lydia Syson.
With Selma James
Journal of Aesthetics & Protest issue launch.
Housmans welcomes guests from the US-based journal to launch their latest issue, which considers the intersections of art and radical politics.
PRE-ELECTION BOOK TALK with Zoe Williams.
Ahead of the general election the Guardian’s Zoe Williams discusses the failure of modern British politics and what it would take to move the broken system forward.
Workshop.
A chance for new singers and instrumentalists to be coached in performing two pieces, participate in a one day workshop and perform in front of a live audience backed by the Free Peace Band.
Just Supper at 7.30pm. At 8.15 there will be a presentation by Craig Walker. Based on research from a PhD focusing on how two post civil war countries (Nepal and Mozambique) have dealt with the legacy of war-time violence and the experience of trying to transform social relations away from violence being considered as a legitimate form of managing conflict.
As the guns of World War I rang out across Europe, over 1200 women gathered in the Netherlands in April 1915 to coordinate their efforts to bring an end to the conflict.
CO Day Ceremony at the CO Stone in Tavistock Square.
Remembering women:
Sheila Triggs WILPF
Mia Tamarin, an Israeli conscientious objector
Remembering Conscientious Objectors world wide
