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Title:
Take Back the Power! The Importance of Direct Action Today
When:
14.05.2009 18.30 h - 21.00 h
Where:
Amnesty International: Human Rights Action Centre - Shoreditch
Category:
Politics/Social Action

Description

Find out what YOU can DO to stop climate change.
Throughout history ordinary people have been responsible for all major social changes - women’s rights, civic rights and even democracy itself in many places can be said to be result of direct action. Taking action is the very first step in making big changes happen. Direct action is taken by people who feel that the political process is not working to address profoundly important issues.

Climate change is the most urgent challenge we’ve ever faced – and politicians are not showing the strength of character needed to actually address this problem. Instead of serious sustainable solutions we see new runways and new coal fired power stations- deals that benefit the bottom line of the big players and not the wider population. Climate Camp believes that people everywhere need to work out what they can do - and then do it. Taking action yourself to make the world you want to see is a logical response to a very serious situation.

Are you interested in doing more to highlight the urgency of climate change? Or the relevance of direct action to struggles for jobs, peace and justice? Are you intrigued but feel uncomfortable about going outside the mainstream political process? Would you consider getting involved but don’t know how? Are you nervous about the consequences?

‘Take Back the Power! The Importance of Direct Action Today’ will be unique opportunity to hear about direct action from people who have participated in different ways. Speakers will range from people on the front line to those helping in the background.

To reserve a place/s please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 07534 598 733.

Venue

Venue:
Amnesty International: Human Rights Action Centre   -   Website
Street:
17-25 New Inn Yard
Postcode:
EC2A 3EA
City:
Shoreditch
Area/Borough:
London

Description

The Human Rights Action Centre is a focal point for Amnesty supporters and the wider human rights community.

As well as office space for staff and volunteers, the centre has public spaces available for hire by organisations working in the fields of human rights and social justice. It is an inspirational, practical and affordable space for people to come together to learn about, debate and campaign on human rights issues.

Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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