A small exhibition of photographs and news articles about the lives of generations of Tibetan child refugees who have followed the Dalai Lama into exile.
Speaker: Jestina Mukoko Zimbabwe is reeling in a deepening crisis, politically, economically, socially and humanitarian. The government refuses to accept that a crisis exists and rather concedes that the country is facing challenges and the 'illegal economic sanctions'. The South …
HRD Talks – Zimbabwe: Wallowing in a crisis. What needs to be done? Read More »
Holding down a paid job alongside caring responsibilities can be complicated and stressful. Some feel giving up work is the only option. Knowing your rights and having support in place can make it easier to manage. This event helps you …
The First International Online Bereavement Conference Chaired by Professor Lynne Gabriel, Director, York St John University Counselling and Mental Health Centre. Co-chair and conference organiser Dr John Wilson, Director, Bereavement Service, York St John University Counselling and Mental Health Centre …
We are pleased to come together again this year to promote a week-long programme for disabled and non-disabled people alike to celebrate United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities here in York. This comes at one of the most …
Speaker: Renato Paulino Lanfranchi Renato, social activist and human rights defender, discusses a community's human rights struggle against transnational mining impacts in Eastern Amazon, in the context of President Jair Bolsonaro's human rights policies and the Covid-19 pandemic. Human rights …
HRD Talks – Human Rights and the Environment Under Attack in Brazil Read More »
An informal session with blogger and writer Pippa Stacey, covering pathways to employment and how to navigate the unique challenges these can bring. This session is designed primarily for younger adults (post 16) who are living with a chronic illness …
How to find employment as a chronically ill or disabled young adult Read More »
Hear the inspiring story of visually impaired marathon runner Charlotte Ellis as she discusses her remarkable sporting journey with Elly Fiorentini of BBC Radio York. Charlotte will explain how she entered sport despite low expectations around sporting achievement for someone …
Countdown to success: Marathon runner Charlotte Ellis in conversation Read More »
Jackie who is living with sight loss herself, will deliver a fun and informative cooking demonstration via Zoom. She will share handy hints, tips and information about equipment she uses to enable her to continue to follow her passion for …
“It’s all about the taste” – hints and tips for cooking with a sight loss Read More »
To the uninitiated, disability art conjures an image of a disabled person struggling to paint by clutching a paint brush between their teeth or toes. However, throughout the course of the disabled peoples’ struggle for equal rights, Disability Arts has …
