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Deadline: Noon on Monday 5th January 2015!

UPCOMING EVENTS IN LONDON

Introduction to Campaigning 
Wednesday 10th December 2014, 9.45 – 4.00, Resource for London, London
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Talking about Human Rights 
Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 9.15 -10.30, Resource for London, London
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The Mark of a Great Campaigner: Activist Archives: Making Marks
Monday 19th January 2015, 9.30 – 4.30, British Library Conference Centre  London
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Influencing Change Employment Justice
Five days between February and June 2015, 9.30 – 5.00, Trust for London, London
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If you have any queries about these events please contact Christina:
christina.arokium@smk.org.uk / 020 7697 4046

TALKING ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS

Making the link to the issues we care about

LONDON
TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2014, 9.15 – 10.30AM

Join us for a morning coffee as Rachel Krys from Equally Ours explores what people REALLY think about human rights.

Far from being a political boo-word, most people actually think human rights are important when they make the link to the issues they care about. This event will explore how we can talk about human rights in a way which connects with people.

This networking event is perfect for campaigners, policymakers, strategists and lobbyists working to support or represent those who may be marginalised or discriminated against.

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Equally Ours is a partnership between eight national charities who have come together to raise awareness of how human rights benefit us all in everyday life.

INTRODUCTION TO CAMPAIGNING WORKSHOP

Are you involved at a basic level of campaigning or just about to get started?

Whether you are challenging local authority social care changes or protesting about climate change – if you want information and advice about the next steps, then this campaign workshop is for you.

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Our series of one-day introductory level campaign workshops take place throughout the UK supported by the Tudor Trust.

THE MARK OF A GREAT CAMPAIGNER: ACTIVIST ARCHIVES: MAKING MARKS

LONDON
MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2015, 9.30 – 4.30PM As campaigners how do we make our mark? Do we leave our campaigning legacy to chance? Can recording past activities help social justice activists reach forward in time to future generations? How might campaigning groups access resources and funding to explore and record their heritage?

Join this unusual cross-sector learning exchange between activists and archivists, campaigners and collectors, charity workers and curators promoting shared learning, discussion, reflection and action!

Question! Discuss! Reflect! Take Action!

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Sheila McKechnie: The Mark of A Great Campaigner Project is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

INFLUENCING CHANGE EMPLOYMENT JUSTICE

LONDON
Day One – Thursday 26th February 2015
Day Two – Tuesday 24th March 2015
Day Three – Tuesday 14th April 2015
Day Four – Tuesday 12th May  2015
Day Five – Wednesday 17th June  2015Influencing Change Employment Justice is a five day introductory learning programme, spread over five months, which supports London based individuals and community organisations to influence public policy by improving their campaigning skills.

You will learn how to develop an effective campaign strategy and plan, work with the media, tactically addressing issues and involve those affected by social and economic justice.

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About Us
The Sheila McKechnie Foundation is a registered charity that supports campaigners to make an impact. We aim equip people with the skills to bring about change at a local or national level.