Parliament Public Meeting - Launch Of Jerusalem Report. Speakers include: Megan Driscoll, Yasmin Qureshi MP.
For more info visit http://www.palestinecampaign.org/events/launch-jerusalem-report-parliament/
The theme for this year's Soundcheck will be 'Turning the Tables' - as we explore and celebrate how to transform the trends of inequality and injustice. There’ll be stimulating workshops and speakers, theological reflection, delicious food, friendship and community, music, poetry, and, of course, the exciting 'day of action' to top it all off! SPEAK is a network of students and young adults who campaign and pray on issues of justice.
See more at: http://tinyurl.com/qx7hs4q
A festival in August 2014 celebrating 100 years since the East London Federation of Suffragettes was independently established in Bow by Sylvia Pankhurst.
The March That Shook Blair (PN Press). Ian Sinclair talks about the 15 February 2003 anti-war march.
A participatory event with speakers for the environment, for tax justice and for social justice. Lead speaker: Polly Higgins: advocate for the International Law of Ecocide. Supporting speakers/ leaders of discussion: Richard Murphy : Tax Justice Network. Andrew Simms: New Economics Foundation. Neal Lawson: Compass. Rev Angus Ritchie. Tim Aldred: Progressio. Vicki Hird: Friends of the Earth. Sam Lund Harkett: world development movement Rachel King: Greenpeace Diana Vogtel: Oxfam.
Learn about nonviolence, tactics for blockading and other forms of direct action. All welcome, no experience necessary.
The Peace in the Park festival promotes peace and understanding by bringing together communities through artistic, musical and vocal expression. Peace in the Park is organised by a group of artists, musicians, students, events organisers and other everyday Sheffield folk, working together in a not for profit collective.
UK's Ethical Foreign Policy - After No War on Syria can soft power prevail? Chair: Rita Payne, President Commonwealth Journalists Association. Speakers: Patrick Cockburn, Independent Journalist (invited). Cilina Nasser, Amnesty International Researcher Specialist on Syria (invited). Vijay Mehta, Chair Uniting for Peace.
Other distinguished speakers to be announced soon
Speaker Vijay Mehta.
Speaker Vijay Mehta.
Speaker Vijay Mehta.
Speaker Vijay Mehta.
Speaker Vijay Mehta.
Speakers Bruce Kent and Richard Finn op.
Assemble 12.30 'March to the Parliament' & Rally. Assemble at Hyde Park Coner at 12.30 to start the march at 13.00. Route: Hyde Park Corner, Japanese Embassy, TEPCO London Office, Piccadilly Circus, Japan Centre, Trafalgar Square, Parliament. Bring sound-making instrument, placards, fancy dress, etc. if you wish. Theme colour: Yellow, Symbol: Sunflower.
Candle-light Vigil for victims of 311 triple disaster.
Public Meeting with experts & Fukushima evacuee.
Speeches & discussion about the situation in Japan 3 years on from Fukushima and the lessons we can learn for a nuclear free world.
As the ceremonies to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela come to a close and South Africa prepares for a national election, we will be bringing together a panel to look at the political future of the country.
The uprising in Syria began as a battle between Syrians and the regime of Bashar al-Assad, but the picture in the country now is much more complicated. As fighting between the Syrian opposition and al-Qaeda affiliated groups intensifies we will be bringing together a panel to offer a picture of what is happening on the ground in Syria. We will be looking at groups involved, how they have developed and their power and influence in the country and further afield.
Clare Hollingworth and Gerda Taro were two of the first female war correspondents, and their pioneering courage and conviction paved the way for many who have followed. We will be joined by Patrick Garrett, Hollingworth’s great nephew who is writing a book about her life, and Jane Rogoyska, author of Gerda Taro: Inventing Robert Capa. They will be exploring the lives and work of these two extraordinary women, united by a passion for journalism.
