An invitation to those who use personal narrative and story in their work to share best practice, learn from each other, and help shape the work of the Forum.
The London Pacifism and Nonviolence Discussion Group will continue to grapple
with the subject of PACIFISM AND ANARCHISM at its January meeting.
Anarchism has negative connotations for some pacifists, and pacifism is
similarly seen as too negative a worldview by some anarchists - but isn't
there really a great overlap of perspectives and of modes of action?
Come and join this discussion - whatever your perspective!
The group meets at the same time and place on the second Tuesday every month;
meetings are open to anyone interested in pacifism and nonviolence.
With Julian Wright.
The talk is at 1pm and will last about 30 minutes followed by questions.
Admission is free. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch any time from 12.15pm. A donation is invited for a hot drink and biscuits.
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013
In recent years interest in the Middle East has been increasing. The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is a constant theme in the media. In this talk Rabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok argues for a two-state solution to this seemingly intractable problem. Drawing on the Jewish ethical tradition, he maintains that Jews world-wide must now press for the creation of a Palestinian state in the Holy Land and the empowered must empower those who seek nationhood, before it is too late.
Dinner (Palestinian vegetarian meal supplied by Habibi Restaurant, Coventry), music and dancing.
Tickets: £12 (including meal), £16 with donation
Tickets available from Justice for Palestinians West Midlands (www.justice4palestinians.com)
With Professor Johan Galtung.
In his Civic Lecture on the Four Components of Peace, Professor Johan Galtung talks about how peace concepts should be applicable across history, geography, and level of human organisation.
Peace Workshops
Professor Galtung will also run a set of workshops on Tuesday 29th January. If you are interested in attending one of the workshops, please send an email to tutu@hope.ac.uk with a brief statement of your interest in Peace Studies.
Birmingham Stop the War meeting.
Speakers: Yvonne Ridley journalist and activist. Chris Cole Drone Wars UK www.dronewarsuk.wordpress.com, Guy Smallman, PHOTOJOURNALIST, www.guysmallman.com.
Screening: BBC film “US/UK drone warfare in Pakistan”
(The entrance of the Church is at the back next to the car park. Any problems ring 0777 594 2841)
Supporters of Erdington/Sutton Coldfield StWC are asked to contribute £12 a year high waged, £8 a year low waged and £4 unemployed. Voting for officers is restricted to supporters paying the yearly contribution.
An evening of performances of imprisoned voices and banned works from Tibet, East Turkestan and China, highlighting cultural resistance in China and marking Human Rights Day (on 10 December). Presented by Chinese, Uyghur & Tibetan Solidarity UK. There will be songs and poems, video clips and readings from those who the Chinese government have attempted to silence. Followed by a Q&A discussion and refreshments.
A candle-lit vigil will be held to mark Human Rights Day, outside the Chinese Embassy in London. Organised by Chinese, Uyghur & Tibetan Solidarity UK, the focus is on cultural resistance. The Chinese government will be called upon to release all political prisoners, especially those imprisoned for expressing views that are critical of government policies as well as those repressed for promoting cultural identities in the occupied areas of Tibet and East Turkestan. All welcome to attend.
Speakers: Dr Bonnie Ayodele, Professor Zhongying Pang
As Africa-China ties have grown tighter in the past few years, China’s engagement with the continent has evolved from being mostly economically focused to more sensitive socio-political fields. This talk provides in-depth discussion of African security issues in relation to China’s long-held non-interference policy.
Bonnie Ayodele is lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
Zhongying Pang is professor of international and global affairs at Renmin University of China.
Speaker: Dr Marko Milanovic
Chair: Dr James Ker-Lindsay
The LSEE Visiting Speaker Programme is a regular series of research seminars aimed at bringing research and scholarship by academics, policy professionals and other South Eastern Europe experts to a wider audience.
Dr Marko Milanovic is a lecturer in Law at the University of Nottingham.
Dr James Ker-Lindsay he is a Senior research fellow at LSEE.
Speaker: Professor John Coatsworth
Chair: Professor Craig Calhoun
John Coatsworth is the provost of Columbia University, as well as professor of international and public affairs and professor of history.
Speaker: Baroness Afshar
Prominent Muslim feminist and peer Haleh Afshar will speak on the situation facing Iranian women in their country today.
Haleh Afshar teaches politics and women’s studies at the University of York.
Speaker: Len McCluskey
The Labour movement has started to put itself once more at the heart of British politics but it also needs to link up with social protest to develop a new working-class politics.
Len McCluskey is the general secretary of Unite.
International Law Lecture, followed by a reception. Speaker to be announced.
Working with the stories of our personal experience is a powerful way to digest and release the past. It can teach us to hold our identities with a light touch, allowing ' letting go' and 'letting come'. A week long residential course at Emerson College led by Roi Gal-Or and Justine Huxley.
A contemplative walk in Queens Park, followed by sharing personal stories about our relationship with silence and with nature, at the London Inter Faith Centre.
Starting point: The Cafe at the centre of Queens Park public park.
http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/queens-park/vis...
For more background on Silent Walks:
http://www.meetup.com/Silent-Walks/
Using reflective and narrative-based techniques to explore self-forgiveness and to transform personal stories of mistakes and failure. A collaboration with The Forgiveness Project.
Led by Marina Cantacuzino (The Forgiveness Project) and Justine Huxley (St Ethelburga's).
An evening of music and reflections for Holocaust Memorial Day.
