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 …
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An evening of monologues from ground-breaking theatre company, Clean Break. About this event Trailblazing women’s theatre company Clean Break have commissioned partnerships between members and artists to explore what collaboration looks like in a digital context. Their performance will feature …
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Is there a loss of ‘faith in science’ and what is the role of Faith in science? About this event ‘Faith in Science on Darwin’s Birthday’ with Professor Tom McLeish I am a scientist deeply concerned at the loss of …
Using Human Rights Education to improve school safeguarding About this event In the paper upon which this seminar is based, Alison writes: It feels rather like stating the obvious to suggest that if you show someone what violations of human …
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Out of Character present a live multi-sensory audio drama which will transport you into the many worlds of Georgian England. About this event 'We have lost reason in our hearts and we fail to act for fear of the worst’ …
The Transnational Justice Project Critical International Law Salon Series About this event Engaging International Human Rights in the Aftermath of a Global Crisis The emergence of contemporary human rights as an idea enshrined in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration for …
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Foxglove, the GMCDP and more explain what the DWP’s secret benefit investigations algorithm is and how we can fight back against it. About this event Speakers from the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People, tech justice non-profit Foxglove, campaigners for …
The DWP’s secret benefit probes algorithm: Foxglove, the GMCDP and more! Read More »
We are all humans and we all have different experiences and it's that which we'd like to spend a little time thinking about. In particular, we'll be joined by Ruth Potter who'll talk about aging and disability, and Anne Mwangi who'll talk …
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Join Dr Justin Bengry and the GSA for a conversation about queer history, public history projects to preserve LGBTQ+ experiences, and Dr Bengry’s latest research on the pink pound. The event will be held over Zoom webinar so you won’t need …
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A discussion event for university students and staff focused on LGBT+ experiences and representation within Higher Education. About this event Inclusive-Learning@York is pleased to be hosting a discussion event for university students and staff focused on LGBT+ experiences and representation …
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Join us in conversation with Revd. Jarel Robinson Brown. About this event Join us in conversation with Revd. Jarel Robinson Brown as we discuss his book 'Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: The Church and the Famine of Grace' In his …
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An interactive online workshop for organisations and activists to explore social justice as a human rights issue. About this event Just Fair’s policy and Social Rights Alliance team will host a free interactive online workshop for organisations and activists to explore social …
Join us for this LGBT+ History Month event, hosted by the University of York, with the York-based charity Time to be Out About this event The University of York invites you to a LGBT+ History Month event with the York-based …
Escaping persecution – LGBT+ stories of asylum, past and present Read More »
Original Novel by Zana Fraillon Adapted by award winning playwright S. Shakthidharan "a heartrending tale about how our stories make us" The Times Subhi is a refugee. Born in an Australian permanent detention centre after his mother fled the violence …
Join us for this talk about the book 'Vernacular Rights Cultures: The Politics of Origins, Human Rights and Gendered Struggle for Justice'. About this event Join us for this talk about the book 'Vernacular Rights Cultures: The Politics of Origins, …
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For children and young people growing up in England, school is not always the equitable experience it should be. The UK Cost of the School Day project has been exploring how children living in poverty experience and participate in …
York Spoken Word meets monthly every 1st Tuesday at The Exhibition Pub, Bootham, 7.00pm for 7.30 start. During lockdown, sessions went on-line and attracted an international audience. We are currently hybrid. For our 17th IWW session, please bring up to …
Celebrate 'Unknown' with readings by Anna Rose James and Elizabeth Chadwick Pywell from the book & other work, with support readings from others. Refreshments available. “Works of reclamation like this are ongoingly necessary: when done so well, are a pleasure …
Our Good Neighbours Garden, which is located at the heart of York, presents a wonderful opportunity to hold a garden photo exhibition during YIWW which raises awareness of girls' and women's struggles around the world and how they overcome them …
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When: Saturday 5th March | 10:00-12:00 Where: Wellbeing in York, The Raylor Centre, James St, York YO10 3DW Cost: Free but suggested £15 donation please to Kyra Women's Project - www.kyra.org.uk/. Book via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/YIWWwhatsmine Closing date: 2.30pm Friday 4th …
When: Saturday 5th March | 13:00-14:00 Where: Online Zoom event. Book via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/YIWW-Climate-Feminism closing date: midnight 4th March Cost: Free Access: Zoom automated captions DESCRIPTION: This event is an introduction to Climate Feminism, exploring what it is, why we …
When: Saturday 5th March | 14:30-16:00 Where: Online Zoom event Cost: Free. Book with Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/YIWWdreams or email: bethmoulam@aol.com Closing date 3rd March Access: Zoom automated captions DESCRIPTION: No one is too old, too young, or too anything to …
An online panel discussion on trans rights in India. About this event This event is a panel discussion on trans rights, reservations and politics in India between trans and dalit rights activist Grace Banu, lawyer Kanmani Ray and trans …
What is mugwort? How can it help us with our health? What plants are around us that we can begin to work with? About this event How do we begin to work with Mother Earth? Plant medicine is a sustainable …
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When: Sunday 6th March | 15:00-17:00 Where: Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Rd, Acomb, York YO24 3HD Cost: Donations on the door to Practical Action (supports climate adaptation in the Global South with many female projects, www.practicalaction.org). No need to book. …