13-15 November 2009
Human Rights Action Centre, London
Student conference is brilliant and well worth time out from uni. Our Cambridge group has 10 spots for delegates. If you would like one then please email us AND book your ticket at http://www.amnesty.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=11635
We can then let you know what time the Exec are grabbing a train and we can all head down together!
Programme
- Hear expert speakers discuss and debate the human rights issues of today, including:
Demand Dignity: Shell – Business and Human Rights
Stop Violence Against Women: Democratic Republic of Congo
Israel/Occupied Territories
Burma: Generation ’88 Student Activists - Learn new campaigning skills at a range of interactive workshops
- Meet students from all over the UK + find out what other student groups are up to
- Stand up for the Demand Dignity: Shell campaign in the conference campaign action
- Participate in the Student Action Network Annual General Meeting + national student committee elections
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Dance the night away at the conference party!
Speakers
Speakers already confirmed this year include:
- Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty International UK
- Ben Amunwa, Platform Project Manager, Remember Saro-Wiwa Campaign
- Ko Aung, Burmese activist, and former Prisoner of Conscience
Cost
Conference places cost £20 per person, which includes:
- Crashpad accommodation – bring bedding to make yourself comfortable (e.g. sleeping bag, mat)
- All food for the weekend, from an evening meal on Friday through to a packed lunch on Sunday
- Entry to the social events on Friday and Saturday evening
- Transport between the conference centre and crashpad
If you do not require accommodation, you can buy a food-only conference place for £15.
Venue
- This year the conference will be held at the Human Rights Action Centre in London
- Accommodation will be at the Somers Town Community Centre details of which will be provided with your booking confirmation