Why hello there,<\/p>\n
Sorry for the delay, I was waiting for news and updates before sending this newsletter \u00e2\u20ac\u201c and now we have news aplenty! Our events are at the top, and then there are some good looking opportunities and actions that we have been asked to share with you, followed by some wonderful human rights news and campaign successes sent out by AIUK at the beginning of this month. Happy reading!<\/p>\n
We are planning to start our new lunch club on the 1st<\/sup> May, as a simple casual, drop-by and say \u00e2\u20ac\u02dchi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 kind of thing. Join the event<\/a> to let us know if you think you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll make it along at some point and suggest things that we can do\/talk about. Also, we haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t confirmed all the dates so let us know when you would like us to be there.<\/p>\n STAR Glasgow, GU Amnesty, and GU Red Cross are hosting their annual ceilidh fundraiser<\/a> at the end of exams this year! As well as the usual ceilidh dances, we’ll be having a whiskey toss (where you can win a bottle of whiskey!), and a raffle with prizes worth up to \u00c2\u00a340!<\/p>\n As usual, all funds raised on the night will be going to the Red Cross International Tracing Service – this service helps reunite families and loved ones who have been displaced by conflicts around the world. They do a lot of great work, and you can read more about it here:<\/p>\n http:\/\/ Tickets are \u00c2\u00a33 if you buy them beforehand, or \u00c2\u00a34 on the door. Tickets can be bought from anyone in the STAR, Amnesty, or Red Cross groups.<\/p>\n From Amnesty Scotland:<\/p>\n In the run up to Scotland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Referendum on Independence, we have launched our Rights Referendum campaign calling for any future Scottish Government to respect and safeguard human rights at home and abroad, regardless of the outcome of the vote.<\/p>\n It would be fantastic if you could join the Rights Referendum campaign and mobilise students from around Scotland to take action by contacting local MSPs and Scottish MPs, asking your representatives to show their support for human rights. Here’s the link to our action on the Amnesty website:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.amnesty.org.uk\/ From the Glasgow Human Rights Network at Glasgow University:<\/p>\n The Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI)<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0calls for the submission of proposals for papers to be presented at the AHRI Human Rights Conference to be held in Copenhagen on 29-30 September 2014.<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Human Rights under Pressure: Exploring norms, institutions and policies\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/b><\/p>\n Papers can be presented on any topic related to human rights and should be unpublished. Interdisciplinary projects and jointly authored papers are welcomed. Proposals for entire pa- nels (up to four papers) are equally welcome, indicating the title, abstract and author of each paper as well as proposed chairs and discussants.<\/p>\n Deadline for submission of abstracts and panel proposals is 1 May 2014. Submissions should be sent to\u00c2\u00a0ekni@humanrights.dk<\/a>. All abstracts will be reviewed by the AHRI Programme Com- mittee and selections announced by 1 June 2014. Formal registration for the conference will be possible from 1 June.<\/p>\n This is only a snippet of the email that was sent. If you are interested, please reply to this email and I will forward you the rest of the information.<\/b><\/p>\n From the Glasgow Human Rights Network at Glasgow University:<\/p>\n A new NGO is being established, specialising in maternal and child rights, particularly for Reproductive Health Rights Education, initially in Malawi and Scotland, but not exclusively so.\u00c2\u00a0 The aims include\u00c2\u00a0reduced\u00c2\u00a0HIV, improved maternal health and reduced maternal mortality, through female empowerment.<\/p>\n If you are interested in finding out more and might be interested in supporting these objectives, please contact Gordon MacPherson at\u00c2\u00a0scunner1320@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n In recent weeks, we’ve had good news on a whole host of campaigns, from the\u00c2\u00a0release of Hakamada Iwao\u00c2\u00a0in Japan<\/a>, to the\u00c2\u00a0UK ratifying the Arms Trade Treaty\u00c2\u00a0<\/a>and the UN Human Rights Council voting for\u00c2\u00a0an inquiry into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka<\/a>. Meanwhile, the UK has welcomed the first of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees to be granted sanctuary<\/a> here \u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00a0the direct result of all our campaigning as a global community.<\/p>\n 2nd<\/sup> April 2014 marked the one year anniversary of the UN vote and saw 18 governments, including the UK, jointly deposit their signed ratification papers at a special ceremony at the UN. That brings the total of ratifications up to 31, well over half way to the 50 we need.<\/p>\n There is now every likelihood that we will see the 50th ratification as early as this autumn, allowing the treaty enter into force well within two years of its adoption. For an international Treaty, that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s actually that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pretty good going. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n After months of weak arguments and refusal to share responsibility for resettling some of the escalating numbers of Syrian refugees, the government has eventually done the right thing. The announcement comes after a combination of months of lobbying work from our refugee specialists and the incredible response and action taken by Amnesty supporters. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hakamada is, for the first time in nearly half a century, experiencing life outside of a detention centre. He has serious mental health problems after his time on death row, having spent the previous 46 years awaiting execution every single day; Japan gives its prisoners no forewarning of their execution – many find out just minutes before they are hanged. We hope that soon Hakamada may experience justice that is nearly half a century overdue. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n On 27th<\/sup> March 2014, the UN Human Rights Council voted to establish an inquiry into allegations of\u00c2\u00a0war crimes and crimes against humanity in Sri Lanka<\/a>, something we have all fought long and hard for. After a certain amount of wrangling with the rules and filibustering, the\u00c2\u00a0Resolution was passed<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0with 23 states in favour, 12 against and 12 abstentions. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Jabeur was part of our 2013 Write for Rights campaign and nearly 12,000 of you signed our petition calling for his release. Thank you, your simple act has made a massive difference. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n In January this year, Elena Klimova was charged under Russia\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new anti-‘gay propaganda’ law for running\u00c2\u00a0Children 404<\/strong>, a website offering support to LGBTI teenagers. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n In March this year, the parliament of Mozambique was close to ratifying a Criminal Code that would permit rape within marriage. Not only would the proposed law allow impunity in existing abusive marriages, but if a rapist were to later wed an unmarried victim (including girls as young as 12 years old), the abuser would escape prosecution altogether. Thankfully, authorities in Mozambique have publicly stated they will not follow through with these proposals. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether you are having a good rest or cracking on with coursework and revision, I hope it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all going splendidly.<\/p>\n Ruth<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Why hello there, Sorry for the delay, I was waiting for news and updates before sending this newsletter \u00e2\u20ac\u201c and now we have news aplenty! Our events are at the top, and then there are some good looking opportunities and actions that we have been asked to share with you, followed by some wonderful human Saturday 24th May: Ceilidh for Red Cross Tracing Service<\/h1>\n
Rights Referendum Campaign: Keeping Human Rights in the Debate<\/h1>\n
AHRI Human Rights Conference: Call for Submissions<\/h1>\n
New NGO for Maternal and Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Rights<\/h1>\n
Great News on our Amnesty Campaigns!<\/h1>\n
Arms Trade Treaty<\/h2>\n
Syrian Refugees<\/h2>\n
Hakamada Iwao \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the longest-serving death row prisoner.<\/h2>\n
War crimes in Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n
Jailed for posting on Facebook: Jabeur Mejri now freed in Tunisia<\/h2>\n
Jailed for supporting LGBTI teenagers: Elena Klimova now freed in Russia<\/h2>\n
Mozambique takes positive step towards outlawing rape in marriage<\/h2>\n
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