During the Covid-19 pandemic the already precarious situation of Indigenous peoples in the Amazon region deteriorated rapidly. As attention focused on fighting the virus, logging and other extractivism practices increased - with disastrous effects on the people and the ecosystems …
Various events running throughout. See website for the full programme and any late entries and updates www.yorkdisabilityweek.org
A training session for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations operating in York (United Kingdom). About this event The workshop is aimed at people communicating with others within the the sector. It will assist organisations with their inclusive …
VCSE Training – inclusive communications – producing an easy read document Read More »
Free – book at https://tinyurl.com/2p8abu7z A conversation between two friends, Ann and Lydia, about their experiences of disability and faith in Christian Church life, through the lens of the pandemic and finding a way forward together. The event is open …
An exhibition showcasing submitted work by disabled artists from Yorkshire that explores the themes of disabled people in lockdown, living disability experience, the social model in Yorkshire and accessibility. Plus an exhibition of selected works from the participants to the …
‘Not Going Anywhere’ and ‘Eleanor Worthington Art Prize’ – Disability art exhibitions Read More »
Join us to celebrate the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on its 15th anniversary. Learn about the work of the Equality and Human Rights Commission in monitoring and reporting on the CRPD from its Disability …
Bringing Equalities and Human Rights Law Alive in York Read More »
Join York St John alumna Alex Heron for a fascinating discussion on her photography project 'Breadth: Spanning the Spectrum'. About this event To mark York Disability Week, join YSJ alumna and photographer Alex Heron for a conversation about her intensely …
The conference is primarily aimed at representatives of places of worship, faith institutions and supplementary schools. About this event There are over 45,000 places of worship in the UK. They offer children and young people wonderful opportunities to develop spiritually …
Safeguarding Conference 2021 – Faith Community’s Response to Child Abuse Read More »
The Young Women’s Team are sharing their expertise in supporting Young and Minoritised People in London exploring by intersectionality. About this event The Young Women’s Team at WGN are sharing their expertise in supporting Young and Minoritised People in London …
Supporting Young and Minortised Women: A Trauma-Informed Approach Read More »
Another in a series of monthly online events from Time to Shine, a session looking at the specific issues affecting LGBT+ older people. About this event This event will take place online Research shows that older LGBT+ people are especially …
In a world marked by the environmental crisis, anti-trans discrimination and racism, how can arts activism contribute to meaningful change? About this event The environmental crisis, inequality, anti-trans discrimination and racism are some of the most pressing issues of our …
Invitation to a public meeting from 6-8pm on 9th December 2021, to discuss preliminary findings for the York Human Rights City Network (YHRCN) Indicator Report for 2021 and the work of YHRCN. Please share in your networks - open to …
Annual Meeting of York Human Rights City Network Read More »
West Yorkshire Police Careers Event - Increasing ethnic diversity and women in various policing roles. About this event Welcome to one of the largest West Yorkshire Policing Careers event, being held in your local community, for you. West Yorkshire Police …
West Yorkshire Police – Increasing Diversity in Policing Careers Event Read More »
A Human Rights Day 2021 event About this event LSBU are proud to present this timely event to mark Human Rights Day 2021 and to raise awareness to some of the issues faced by Afghanistan's people, particularly women. The transition …
‘Voices from the Ground’: Afghanistan, Women, and Human Rights Read More »
Alumni Seminar Series: Freedom of Speech About this event A century ago the term ‘human rights’ was widely unknown. Yet in barely half a century it has now become standard throughout the world. Protesters from New York to Hong Kong, …
Building Moral Rebels to tackle men’s violence against women and girls About this event This event will introduce participants the bystander approach and its effectiveness in supporting prevention efforts around domestic abuse and other forms of men’s violence against women. …
16 Days – Don’t be a Bystander with Graham Goulden Read More »
Think Tank Academy are proud to support National Human Trafficking Awareness Day December 17 by providing Child Sexual Exploitation Course About this event Our Human Trafficking virtual classroom is accredited by Open Awards and is open to staff to support …
Slavery & Trafficking Virtual Classroom – National Human Trafficking Day Read More »