Refugee Studies Current Awareness Blog: Conferences, Meetings and Events

Thursday 23 October 2008

Conferences, Meetings and Events

1)
60th Anniversary of Human Rights Declaration discussion
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/october/ha000023.html
2:00pm, 19 October 2008 --- A roundtable discussion on human rights.
(Source: Institute for Race Relations – http://www.irr.org.uk/)

2)
Refugee Roulette
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/october/ha000024.html
6:00pm, 23 October 2008 --- A talk on the disparities in asylum adjudication in the United States and Great Britain.
(Source: Institute for Race Relations – http://www.irr.org.uk/)

3)
10th annual march by death in custody families
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/october/ha000025.html
1:00pm, 25 October 2008 --- The United Families & Friends Campaign, the national coalition of families whose loved ones have died in police, prison and psychiatric custody, will march on Downing Street to challenge the Prime Minister to intervene.

(Source: Institute for Race Relations – http://www.irr.org.uk/)

4) ‘Mental Health Matters: Issues for Refugees and Asylum Seekers’.
The Welsh Refugee Council is hosting a groundbreaking conference on mental health for asylum seekers and refugees. ‘Mental Health Matters: Issues for Refugees and Asylum Seekers’ takes place at the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea on Wednesday 10th December.

There will be speakers from key organisations in the field, such as the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture and Mind. The conference will give health practitioners, policy makers and voluntary sector organisations the chance to discuss key issues, see examples of best practice and improve collaboration and partnerships. For more information, look at the conference flyer or use the booking form to reserve a space.
(Source: Welsh Refugee Council - http://www.welshrefugeecouncil.org/)

‘Cultural aspects of working with refugees and asylum seekers.’ A one day training course organised by the Refugee Council.
To book please email training@refugeecouncil.org.uk
Fees: £99 reduced rate (NGO or voluntary organisation), £160 standard rate (statutory/educational body/business).

(Source: Refugee Council – http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/)

"Environmental Change and Migration: Evidence and Developing Norms for Response."

The Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) and the International Migration Institute (IMI) are convening a workshop on "Environmental Change and Migration: Evidence and Developing Norms for Response." It will be held 8-9 January 2009 in Oxford; presentation abstracts can be submitted for consideration through 31 October 1008.

(Source: Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog - http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/2008/10/workshop-environmental-change-and.html).

7)
Migrant workers in the economy: rights and responsibilities.
http://www.eccr.org.uk/News-article-sid-111.html
Thu 20 November 2008, Friends’ House, London, 4.30-6pm
(Source: Migrants Rights Network news, no 11)
Open debate by the Ecumenical Council for Corporate Responsibility. Migrant workers, now a significant proportion of the UK workforce, are one of the most vulnerable groups of workers. As a society we have a responsibility to ensure that migrant workers are treated fairly. State agencies, companies, investors, trade unions, churches, community organisations and individual citizens and all have a part to play. Speakers: Eamon O’Hearn Large, GMB trade union; Barbara Storey, S.o.S Polonia migrant workers project; Revd David de Verny, former Ecumenical Chaplain with New Arrival Communities SE Lincolnshire; Paul Whitehouse, Gangmasters Licensing Authority; a speaker from the business sector (invited). Lord Harries of Pentregarth (former Bishop of Oxford) will chair the debate. Entrance is free, and all are welcome. RSVP miles.litvinoff@eccr.org.uk.

(Source: Welcome To Your Library Digest - www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk).

8)
Charity event to raise awareness about people who have had to seek asylum in Britain
http://www.nhssuffolk.nhs.uk/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=c3usNtJbcEQ%3D&tabid=704&mid=1325
Fri 28 November, St John’s URC, Ipswich, Suffolk, 7pm
(Source Migrants Rights News Oct 08)
The evening will be specifically looking at what happens to some refugees’ identity when making the transition from their home country into British culture and society. Includes film, dance, music and poetry. £5. More information and how to book at weblink above.
(Source: Welcome To Your Library Digest - www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk).

9)
CBI Migration Summit. Points, permits and public services. The new settlement on migration
http://www.neilstewartassociates.co.uk/bn128/
Tue 28 Oct, Hotel Russell, London
(Source: LORECA e-newsletter www.loreca.org.uk)
The new immigration points system starting this year is a cornerstone of a new settlement on migration but not the whole picture. This summit aims to help business and public service HR leaders and executives understand the new landscape for migration and government policy to use the new systems and work together on the new settlement on migration. Full info at weblink above.