‘OUR WORLD – OUR RIGHTS’

A free public conference organised by Amnesty International to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and discuss what it means for people in Scotland and around the world. Register now!

When: Saturday 6th December 2008 from 10am to 4pm

Where: Renfield St Stephen's Church Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2

Speakers include:

  
Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Scottish Commission for Human Rights
Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty International UK
John Watson, Programme Director of Amnesty International Scotland
David Pratt, International Editor, Sunday Herald
Elaine Webster, Strathclyde University

Workshops sessions include:

Children’s rights, presented by Barnardo’s
Worker’s rights, presented by the Scottish TUC
War on Terror, presented by Niall McCluskey, Advocate
LGBT rights, presented by Equality Network and LGBT Youth Scotland
Climate change and poverty, presented by Oxfam
Older people’s rights, presented by Help the Aged
Women’s rights, presented by Scottish Women’s Aid
Refugees and Asylum Seekers, presented by the Scottish Refugee Council
Rights to Health, Housing and Happiness, presented by Amnesty International

The event is free and open to all. However, spaces are limited and you can reserve yours (and help us to plan) at http://www.amnesty.org.uk/scotland or by calling 0131 313 7012

Lunch will be provided by Tchai-Ovna cafe - http://www.tchaiovna.com

In the evening there will be a special fundraising comedy evening organised by Glasgow University Amnesty Society. Doors open 7.30pm, hilarity commences 8pm. Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gdns (non-students very welcome) - http://www.guamnesty.org.uk