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Campaigns, Fundraisers and Events 2013-2014
This page sets out what we intend to do this year in terms of campaigns, fundraisers and events. These campaigns were voted on by members of the group as our four main areas of focus, and we may also include others that members bring to our attention. If you have any comments or suggestions please leave them below or email us using the contact details on the about us page.
Main Campaign: Conflict-Free Campus Initiative
Our main campaign for the year is the Conflict-Free Campus Initiative (CFCI):
“The CFCI is a global student movement that takes a consumer-directed approach to demanding an end to this conflict. It focuses on the Democratic Republic of Congo where some of the most grave human rights abuses are taking place throughout the process of mineral extraction under the control of armed rebel groups.”
We started this campaign last year and made some significant progress:
“Last year we got the SRC to pass a motion, made our own campaign video for a Conflict-Free Glasgow University and started a petition to David Newall and Anton Muscatelli, requesting a change in procurement and investment policy. We also contacted various MSPs to support the campaign, resulting in a Motion being launched in the Scottish Parliament by Patrick Harvie MSP who also came on campus to be interviewed about this movement.”
We will be working on the CFCI throughout the year, but in the meantime you might want to get started by signing our petition.
Our Work By Month
September
Theme: Welcome to GU Amnesty!
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| Welcome social! |
Weekly Meetings
| Week | Newsletter | Presentation | Summary | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to GU Amnesty |
Milestones: Year 2013-2014 kicks off!
October
Theme: LGBT Rights, with a focus on Russia
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|
LGBT Photo campaign in the run up to the Winter Olympics |
Weekly Meetings
Milestones: GU Students for a Free Tibet group founded
November
Theme: Women’s rights, with a focus on India
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| ‘Love is a Human Right’ Jamnesty |
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Weekly Meetings
Milestones: A packed crowd at the Halt Bar 2 for Jamnesty!
December
Theme:
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| Carolling | Christmas Card Campaign |
Weekly Meetings
| Week | Newsletter | Presentation | Summary | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tuesday 3rd December: Women’s Rights Film Screening, Carol Singing and Human Rights Day Social | |||
| 12 | Christmas Carolling, Human Rights Day and Winter Social 2013! | |||
| Final of 2013! | Happy Holidays Everyone! |
Milestones:
January
Theme: Guantánamo Bay
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| 11th January 2014 marks the 12th Anniversary of Guantánamo Bay | |
| SPB Publicity Launch! |
Weekly Meetings
Milestones: SPB Publicity Launch!
February
Theme: Human Trafficking – a UK and Global Perspective
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| Secret Policeman’s Ball 2014, Saturday 22nd February | Guantanamo Bay Demonstration |
Weekly Meetings
Milestones:
Our sixth Secret Policeman’s Ball!
Lush’s ‘Signs of Love’ Photo Petition
#Congopeace international photo petition to the UN
March
Theme: Glasgow University’s International Women’s Week (3rd – 7th March)
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| International Women’s Week! |
Weekly Meetings
Milestones: AGM with Committee Elections
April
Theme:
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| Sponsored climb of Goat Fell, highest point on Isle of Arran |
Milestones:
May
Theme:
Fundraisers and Events
| Fundraisers | Events |
|---|---|
| Amnestea in the Park |
Milestones: