We are still meeting to discuss Amnesty campaigns, the situation for asylum seekers locally, and human rights issues in the news etc. At the time of writing, we are deliberating on whether Zoom is the most appropriate product to use for our meetings, and we are taking advice from Amnesty UK. Please keep up to […]
Great meeting this evening! We enjoyed, and were enlightened by, a talk by Mary Brandon. Mary is the Campaign Projects Manager for Asylum Matters, in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Asylum Matters is an advocacy and campaigns project that works in partnership locally and nationally to improve the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum […]
The next local meeting is 7pm on Wednesday 19th September 2018, at the Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street, WF1 1NQ. December marks the 70th Anniversary of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The agenda will focus on how we can join in the regional actions to mark this event. There will also be the opportunity […]
Come and Make a Difference Seeing nothing but Trump’o’riffic news? Can’t fully engage with “brexit” (not a real word btw)? Feeling angry, frustrated with the world and don’t know what to do about it? Wondering how displaced people fair in a system that is not very welcoming of those seeking asylum and refuge? Want to find […]
The next Local Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 20 April 2016. 7pm for coffee and urgent actions, and meeting with agenda, from 7.30pm. The meeting will be held at the Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street Wakefield WF1 1NQ. The agenda will include actions and plans for future events in the Yorkshire area. […]
Hello. The next Local Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 17th Feb February 2016. 7pm for coffee and urgent actions, and meeting with agenda, from 7.30pm. This month we continue to look forward, in to 2016, to see where we can make a difference to the human rights for our sisters and brothers. We will also be […]
A very Happy New Year to you all. The next Local Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 20th January 2016. 7pm for coffee and urgent actions, and meeting with agenda, from 7.30pm. This month we look forward, in to 2016, to see where we can make a difference to the human rights for our sisters and brothers. Come and […]
The next Local Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 16th December 2015. 7pm for coffee and urgent actions, and meeting with agenda, from 7.30pm. This month we welcome back Rod Heath, the Amnesty International Area Coordinator for the North-East, for conversation and inspiration. Come and join in. Find out how you can make a difference in a […]
The next Local Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 15th July 2015. 7pm for coffee and urgent actions, and meeting with agenda, from 7.30pm. The agenda will include such issues as the counter EDL events, on Saturday 25th July and details of Amnestea on Saturday 1st August 2015. We will also be making plans to join Wakefield Pride on Saturday, 8th August. Come and […]
Wednesday 19th February 2014 – Coffee from 7pm for a 7.30 start Guest Speaker – The AI Country Coordinator for Turkey Barbara Lodge Barbara will give an illustrated talk on the general background to Turkey and human rights, and talk about the rights of conscientious objectors. All welcome members and non-members. Come along and join the […]
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