York Disability Week Lecture Book at https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/autumn-2022/life-unseen/ Imagine a world without sight. Is it dark and gloomy? Is it terrifying and isolating? Or is it simply a state of not seeing, which we, the sighted world, have demonised and sentimentalised over the …
York Disability Week Lecture – Life Unseen: Why the history of blindness matters Read More »
Can a greater focus on human rights make life better for people with dementia? Lorraine Dunn and Philly Hare will co-facilitate a discussion with an expert panel, which will include Howard Gordon, Nigel Hullah, Prof Tom Shakespeare, Neil Crowther and …
The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) works to advance dignity, freedom, justice, and security through collaborative relationships and transformative education on peace and human rights. Over the years, they have created a wealth of resources for teachers and …
This virtual Roundtable Discussion being facilitated by World Human Rights Network Chairman Al Bartell will delve into the massive, in-depth intentionality of community stakeholder exclusion of Black men, and power domination of law enforcement instruments that are taking place in …
World Human Rights Day Virtual Roundtable: “It’s Now A Human Rights Issue” Read More »
Becoming Humanist – a Fishy Tale, with Brian Quinn How did a good Catholic boy end up as a Humanist and what has the fish got to do with it? How are the Pope, Muhammad and the Mormon President involved in this …
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On Wednesday 14th December the York Human Rights City Network will present provisional findings for the sixth annual human rights indicator report at an online public event, running from 6 until 8pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Details are below: 2022 has …
York Human Rights City Network Annual Indicator Report Meeting Read More »
Are you interested in meeting other people from the LD community in York and talking about the issues that are important to you? Would you like to find out more about how you can speak up and have your voice heard …
THIS EVENT IS PART OF YORK DISABILITY WEEK United Response Supported Employment Service in York provides a free service to employers who would like to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. This lunchtime seminar is an opportunity for employers to …
Supported employment: removing barriers to employment for disabled people Read More »
What are the barriers and opportunities for disabled people to have their say on sustainability? What gets in the way of getting involved? And what is more likely to ensure full involvement? In this talk and discussion, Srish Jain will …
Sustainability and Disability – Barriers and Opportunities Read More »
‘Planning for Your Future’ is a session where unpaid carers can hear practical advice about planning future care, legal, financial and other matters from a range of experts. There will be opportunities to talk individually to the speakers. Refreshments and …
All are invited to York Disability Rights Forum’s first AGM. If you’re a member, it’s your chance to elect the Steering Group or to stand for election yourself. Members and supporters will hear what we’ve been doing over the past …
York Disability Rights Forum’s AGM and ‘Looking Back, Looking Forwards’ Read More »
Based on their substantial and significant empirical and in-depth exploratory research conducted in several countries within different Christian and Islamic contexts, Elisabet and Sandra will discuss how religion and religious actors contribute to violence against women and girls (VAWG), how …
On the Significance of Religion in Violence Against Women and Girls Webinar Read More »