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SUMMARY:Medact Birmingham: Housing & Health campaign meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meet other Medact members and health workers local to Birmingham who are interested in our Economic Justice work\, hear the latest updates on our Druids Heath campaign\, and find out about how to get involved! \nThe Economic Justice & Health group is currently working in Birmingham to support the Druids Heath Community Forum and their Build 1ST campaign—a community campaign organising against the demolition of council housing in Druids Heath. \n“Build 1ST Druids Heath” is a campaign to build first before eviction\, ensuring that residents get to move to a new house\, stay in the area and only move once: into a permanent\, quality home within their communities\, alongside a guaranteed right to return for those families who have already been moved. \nLast year\, health workers launched a petition demanding that Birmingham City Council listen to residents. At this meeting we’ll discuss how else we can support the community in Druids Heath\, and how we can win the Build First demand. \nWe’ll also explore the impact of housing on health more widely\, and the health community’s involvement in organising around the housing crisis. \nWhether you’ve been involved in our work for a while or are new to Medact\, everyone is welcome! If you have any questions about this campaign or our economic justice work\, drop me a line at jordilopezbotey@medact.org  \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/birmingham-housing-health/
LOCATION:Cherry Reds Cafe\, 88-92 John Bright St\, Birmingham\, B1 1BN
CATEGORIES:External,Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230123
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SUMMARY:IPPNW European Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War are a non-partisan global federation of medical organisations dedicated to research\, education\, and advocacy relevant to the prevention of nuclear war. Medact is the UK’s affiliate to IPPNW. \nThe next European Regional Meeting is taking place from Friday Jan 20th to Sunday Jan 22nd at St. Ansgar-Haus in Hamburg\, Germany. Many sessions will also be held online for remote joiners. \nAt the event\, IPPNW members will exchange ideas on how to prevent a nuclear war in Europe and to advance the nuclear ban in Europe\, discuss how we can deal with the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant\, and offer workshops on skills sharing on media work\, social media and political advocacy with experienced campaigners. At this European regional meeting\, there will be also be an election for IPPNW’s European Vice-Presidency again. \nFurther information and event programme \nDownload the event programme as a PDF \nRegister to attend
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/ippnw-european-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Ansgar-Haus\, Schmilinskystr. 78\, Hamburg\, 20099\, Germany
CATEGORIES:External,Hybrid,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220921T104001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T104024Z
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SUMMARY:Songs to Stir Action for Peace: Frankie Armstrong & friends
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament are holding an online concert with legendary activists and folk singers\, as well as a great lineup of performers from across the UK. The event is free but all donations support organisations working in the peace movement. \nStarring Frankie Armstrong\, Peggy Seeger\, Jim Woodland\, Davies and Daughters & Boff Whalley and The Commoners Choir. Tickets available here.\n\nFrankie Armstrong (MPD Patron) \nFrankie Armstrong has sung professionally in the folk scene and the women’s’ and the peace movements since the 1960s. She has made 12 solo albums\, as well as featuring on numerous shared and themed recordings. She is founder and President of the Natural Voice Network and an honorary member of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) of North America\, and was awarded the Gold Badge in 2018 by the English Folk Dance and Song Society. frankiearmstrong.uk \nPeggy Seeger (MPD Patron) \nTrained in both classical and folk music\, her experience spans 55 years of performing\, travel and songwriting and is best known as singer of traditional Anglo-American songs and activist songmaker. She has recorded 23 solo albums and participated directly in more than a hundred others. peggyseeger.com \nJim Woodland \nHit & Run Street Theatre in the 1980’s\, Punk Band Red Rinse in the 90’s\, Fabulous Salami Brothers\, Songwriter for Mikron Theatre and Blaize for 20 years\, performing solo\, and with the Anti-Capitalist Roadshow. Political\, social\, emotional songs and plays. jimwoodland.bandcamp.com \nDavies and Daughters \nDavies and Daughters are a family female acapella trio singing songs from the British and European folk traditions in their own unique harmony arrangements\, as well as original songs. They sing in folk clubs\, festivals\, climate emergency events and recently at peace vigils for Ukraine. \nBoff Whalley and The Commoners Choir \nA remarkable community choir from Leeds tackling social injustice in all its forms. The choir’s founder\, Boff Whalley is a musician and writer\, former lead guitarist of Chumbawamba and currently working on a project with Welsh National Opera. Boff is founder of Chumbawamba. boffwhalley.com | chumba.com
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/songs-to-stir-action-for-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:External,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220912T093346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T104608Z
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SUMMARY:Medact Birmingham: Druids Heath Community Meeting & Social
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is open to all of the community and stakeholders alike\, including Medact and our members in Birmingham. Residents have invited the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Mayor Andy Street and Labour MP Steve McCabe to attend. \nThis is an excellent opportunity for Medact members to meet the community campaigners and organisers\, and discuss how we can effectively support their campaigning efforts. \nHave a look at our project proposal ‘A People’s Health Plan for Druids Heath’\, which will be discussed during the meeting. \nThe agenda is as follows: build first\, clearance\, right to return\, community planning\, public health campaigning angle (which Medact will be facilitating)\, levelling up and the formal complaint feedback from Birmingham City Council. \nThe meeting will be followed by a social (more details to follow) and we really encourage you to attend! Questions? Email EJ&H campaign lead Jordi at jordilopezbotey@medact.org. You can also join the Medact Birmingham WhatsApp group to connect with other members in the locality.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/druids-heath-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Manningford Hall\, Bells Lane\, Birmingham\, B14 5RY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External,Meetings,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220509T101445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T101912Z
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SUMMARY:We Demand Better: Cost of Living march & rally
DESCRIPTION:Portland Place\, London | Assemble from 11am | March departs 12pm | Rally 1pm \nOn Saturday 18 June\, the trade union movement is mobilising in London to tell this government that we demand better. Medact will be participating as a health bloc! \nWe are witnessing the impact of the cost of living crisis on the lives of our most vulnerable patients and communities. We are seeing the biggest squeeze on households in decades\, with millions forced to choose between heating and eating. The Spring Budget didn’t do anywhere near enough to lift the hardest hit out of financial hardship and poverty. \nMinisters partied while people died. Now they do nothing while living standards plummet and P&O lays off hundreds of workers on the spot—an example of the eroding employment rights in a country where there are more people living in poverty at work than out of work. \nWe demand better! \n\nA real pay rise for every worker and a real living wage for all\nRespect and security for all workers: ban zero hours contracts\, ban fire & rehire\, decent sick pay\nAn end to racism at work\nTax energy profits to pay our bills\nA raise to universal credit\nBoost union bargaining rights\n\nFor those outside of London\, use this TUC resource to find a free or low-cost coach. \nRegister to receive updates and more details closer to the time. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/cost-of-living-march-rally/
CATEGORIES:Actions,External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220510T160212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T160216Z
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SUMMARY:Online Rally: End The Hostile Environment!
DESCRIPTION:The system is not broken: UK borders are hostile by design. \n10 years since the introduction of the Hostile Environment\, the Solidarity Knows No Borders Community of Resistance (comprising over 60 grassroots organisations including #PatientsNotPassports) are calling for a national Week of Action to #EndtheHostileEnvironment\, from the 13 to 19 June. \nIf you are ready to stand up and fight back\, join us for the launch rally on May 25\, where we will hear from speakers on the frontlines of the fight for migrant and racial justice. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAndrea Martinez – Kanlungan Filipino Consortium\nAsad Rehman – War on Want\nEd Wong – IWGB\nErfan – Former Resident of Napier Barracks\nGracie Mae Bradley – organiser and co-author of “Against Borders”\nLoraine Mponela – Coventry Asylum and Refugee Action Group (CARAG)\nMariam Yusuf – Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) Manchester\nMarissa Begonia – Voice of Domestic Workers\nMary Atkinson – JCWI\nMaya Goodfellow – journalist and author of “Hostile Environment: How Immigrants Become the\nScapegoats”\nPolish Migrants Organise for Change (POMOC)\nNanou – Abolish Reporting Campaign\nRossana Leal – The Refugee Buddy Project\nSimba Mujakachi – Justice for Simba Campaign\nTipping Point UK\nVeeca Smith – These Walls Must Fall\nWest London Resistance Collective\nZita Holbourne – BARAC UK\nZrinka Bralo – Migrants Organise\n\nRead more & register via Action Network.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/online-rally-end-the-hostile-environment/
CATEGORIES:External,Launches,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220427T095149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T095229Z
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SUMMARY:Haringey Welcome - film screening & local election hustings
DESCRIPTION:An event by Haringay Welcome at McQueens Theatre\, 4 Coburg Road\, London\, N22 6UJ. Register here. \nWith local elections coming up on 5 May\, there is so much we can do to encourage candidates to do more for migrants in our borough. \nJoin us for a evening of information\, screenings and discussion\, in which we will learn about some of the challenges facing migrants in Haringey and ask incumbent councillors and candidates how they mean to make sure Haringey becomes a more welcoming Borough for all\, including migrants\, refugees and asylum seekers. \n6:30PM: Welcome \n7:00PM: Screening of NHS Borderlands\, an investigative documentary from Bare Life Films\, promoted by Patients Not Passports\, that explores the human impact of NHS charges on migrants. \n7.25PM: Presentation by Dr Rachel Benchekroun of research undertaken with mothers living across north London with insecure immigration status\, exploring the barriers they have faced accessing their basic rights. She will be joined by Haringey Welcome member Champagne\, currently working with Rachel\, who has lived experience of insecure status. \n7.40PM: Panel discussion and hustings with Q&A. Featuring: \n\nLucy Nabijou\, Coordinator and founder of Haringey Welcome\nProfessor Myria Georgiou\, LSE\, Haringey Welcome member\nCllr Lucia das Neves\, Labour\, Cabinet member for Health\, Social Care & Wellbeing\, Co-chair Welcome Advisory Board\nCllr Josh Dixon\, Deputy Leader\, Haringey Liberal Democrats\nGreen Party candidate (tbc)\nJess Potter\, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at North Middlesex Hospital and Access to Healthcare campaigner with Docs not Cops.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/haringey-welcome-film-screening-local-election-hustings/
CATEGORIES:External,Films,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20211005T105600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T153347Z
UID:24314-1648150200-1648155600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Songs Striving for Peace – MPD Online Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament are hosting a virtual live concert on March 24th at 7:30pm. \nPresented by MPD Patron Frankie Armstrong\, with live solo and duo performances by Frankie\, Janet Russell and Jim Woodland\, Rory McLeod\, Mike and Reina Reinstein. The concert will also feature community choirs brought together by Janet Russell. \nThe event is free or by donation following a “pay as you wish” model. All proceeds donated to the peace movement. \nFind out more & register your place!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/mpd-songs-striving-for-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:External,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220309T102337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T103535Z
UID:26142-1647367200-1647370800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:No To Arms Fairs - Refugees and Migrants Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Next week we are seeing a return to ‘business-as-usual’\, with the UK government’s annual Security and Policing Fair taking place in Farnborough on 15-17 March. \nOn Tuesday 15 March at 6pm\, a vigil will be held outside the Home Office in London to remember those who have lost their lives to our government’s border regime and arms trade. \nStand with us against the arms fair – join the WhatsApp Group for the Health Bloc. \nThe Security and Policing Fair brings together arms and surveillance companies with policing\, prison  and border enforcement agencies to sell their wares and share tactics with government representatives from around the world. In previous years\, arms companies such as BAE Systems\, Babcock and Thales exhibited to representatives of countries such as Saudi Arabia\, Egypt and Israel. \nDespite the UK government’s recent assurances that it would be easing visa requirements for certain Ukrainians fleeing war\, this year’s fair will be focusing on border enforcement and surveillance technologies. \nMedact members will be attending this vigil to oppose the fair\, and to call for a move away from violent security measures to human security that prioritises collective health and wellbeing. \nJoin our WhatsApp Group to organise and stay updated about our health bloc at the vigil. If you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to email reemabuhayyeh@medact.org. \nIf you can’t attend in person but would like to show your solidarity\, here are some materials you can share online (via JCWI).
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/no-to-arms-fairs/
CATEGORIES:Actions,External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20220223T115222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T120134Z
UID:25948-1646163000-1646173800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Sounds of Solidarity Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser organised by grassroots activists\, Sounds of Solidarity brings together new music and passionate speakers to East London to fundraise for Migrants Organise\, Atlantic Pacific and Channel Rescue.\n\nHosted by Ben Smoke\, the night will start with inspiring speakers and soulful tracks to bring you into the week\, with a relaxed lounge area upstairs for networking. Later on we’ll turn up the tempo for those of you keen for a mid week dance! \nFeaturing: \n\nHassan Akkad\, bestselling author of Hope not Fear\, photographer\, filmmaker\, refugee rights activist and NHS frontline hero\,\nNadia Whittome\, MP for Nottingham\,\nSeán Binder\, Free Humanitarians campaigner\, law student\, search & rescuer currently on trial as part of the criminalisation of solidarity across Europe\,\nByulah\, South-East London soulful singer\, multi-instrumentalist & writer\,\nSCORS\, ‘subsonic slinky jangle jazz’\, or ’Tubular Lounge Rock’\,\nShivum Sharma\, Indian-Irish singer\, songwriter\, producer and DJ from South London\,\n\n& more TBA! \n\nChannel Rescue is a grassroots organisation holding authorities to account in their duty to uphold the human rights of those crossing the channel\, advocating for safe passage and progressive legislation around refugees and migrants making journeys across. The organisation documents landings\, acts as legal observers\, and provides immediate support to those making the crossing and recently arrived people.\n\nMigrants Organise are a grassroots organising platform organising for dignity and justice for all migrants and refugees.\n\nAtlantic Pacific are an international rescue boat project providing lifeboats where there are none.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/sounds-of-solidarity/
CATEGORIES:External,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20211122T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T161157Z
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SUMMARY:World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:The World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021 will bring together nuclear survivors and impacted communities around the world to virtually meet\, learn about each other’s situations and needs\, and share various actions and initiatives. Further\, it will allow people around the world to continue to listen and learn from nuclear survivors\, so as to take actions to ensure their rights and dignity and to realize a world free of nuclear weapons. The forum will be streamed online and can be watched anywhere in the world. \nNo prior registration is required but you can register to receive a reminder. \nThe forum is organized by Peace Boat in partnership with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/world-nuclear-survivors-forum-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20211007T133244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T105220Z
UID:24385-1636243200-1636329599@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:The People’s Health Hearing: Health Justice means Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Health Hearing seeks to bear witness to the public health impacts of extractive industries\, create a space that connects to people’s struggles and set out a vision for intersectional\, transformative climate justice. It is a space for movement building\, connecting health and climate activists across the world and laying the roots for ongoing organising. \nSign up to join the People’s Health Hearing \nPeople’s Health Hearing Programme in English \nSalud de los Pueblos Guía del participante Espanol \nWe will hear people and communities at the frontlines of extractivism share testimonies of how these industries are devastating people’s health\, share stories of hope and how communities are resisting. \n\nWeaving together the testimonies\, the hearing will close with reflections from Listeners\, who will bring in their own experiences of resistance and organising as part of the wider health and climate justice movements. \n\nThe People’s Health Hearing will be online as part of the COP 26 Coalition’s People’s Summit for Climate Justice\, which will run from the 7th – 10th November.  \n\nThe People’s Health Hearing is being co-organised by Medact\, The People’s Health Movement Ecosystems and Health Circle\, Race & Health\, Students for Global Health\, Health for Future and Actions Speak Louder Than Words.\n\nOn Sunday 7th November\, join online from anywhere in the world from 0:30 UTC to 17:45 UTC. \n\nReceive updates about the People’s Health Hearing and other People’s Summit for Climate Justice programme of events via this Eventbrite link –\nRegister Here \nJoining the hearing:\n\nThe People’s Health Hearing will all be online on zoom. You will receive the link on the day by signing up to the People’s Summit for Climate Justice. \n\nProgramme\n\nThe full programme for the day is now available. Here is an outline for the day (all times in UTC):\n\n 	9:30 – 11:00: Introduction & Session 1\n 	11:00 – 11:45: Break and space to explore the online gallery \n 	11:45 – 13:15: Session 2 \n 	13:15 – 14:00: Lunch\n 	14:00 – 15:30: Session 3\n 	15:30 – 16:15: Break and space to explore the online gallery  \n 	16:15 – 17:45: Session 4 – Listener’s Reflections and Close  \n\nDownload the full programme \nSalud de los Pueblos Guía del participante Espanol
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/peoples-health-hearing-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210908T170039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T170315Z
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SUMMARY:Stop the Arms Fair! Stop DSEI 2021
DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, one of the world’s biggest arms fairs is held in London’s Docklands. \nDSEI sees weapons and technology manufacturers from across the world come to the ExCeL Centre in London to exhibit their products to representatives of governments and regimes across the world. \nCampaign Against the Arms Trade will be organising protest events to #StopDSEI from 6th to 16th September 2021 — please see their website for details: \nRead more about the arms fair \nSee the full list of #StopDSEI events
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/stop-the-arms-fair-stop-dsei-2021/
CATEGORIES:Actions,External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210607T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210601T105513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T105513Z
UID:23270-1623094200-1623099600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:MPD Online Concert for Peace: Luka Okros (piano)
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament are hosting a free online concert on Monday 7th June at 7:30pm. \nThe pianist Luka Okros will be playing a beautiful programme including music by Beethoven\, Chopin and Rachmaninoff\, as well as an original composition by himself. \nFind out more and register your place
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/mpd-online-concert-for-peace-luka-okros-piano/
CATEGORIES:External,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210513T141203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141406Z
UID:23176-1621065600-1621098000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:International Conscientious Objectors' Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 15th May is International Conscientious Objectors’ Day which is an opportunity to remember all those who have refused to bear arms and participate in war\, throughout history and today. \nOur friends at the Peace Pledge Union are organising a number of events on the 15th May to help commemorate International Conscientious Objectors’ Day. \nFind out more
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/international-conscientious-objectors-day/
CATEGORIES:External
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210421T131915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T131915Z
UID:22912-1620914400-1620919800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:What happens when public health & immigration debates clash?
DESCRIPTION:Members of our Migrant Solidarity Group will be speaking at The UCL Centre for Gender and Global Health’s final webinar of their Borderings series. \nFind out more and register your place
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/what-happens-when-public-health-immigration-debates-clash/
CATEGORIES:External,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210421T131032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T131032Z
UID:22908-1619722800-1619728200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Access to healthcare\, borders in the NHS and NHS charging
DESCRIPTION:Medact Sheffield and the Justice for Simba Campaign are speaking at this event with the excellent SYMAAG on Thursday 29th April at 7.00pm. \nThe event will focus on the different ways in which the hostile environment permeates into the NHS in the form of charging\, data sharing and restricted access. \nFind out more and register your place
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/access-to-healthcare-borders-in-the-nhs-and-nhs-charging/
CATEGORIES:External,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210428T100105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T123844Z
UID:22992-1619719200-1619724600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Take Them to Court! How the Law Can Help in Creating Structural Change for Migrant Justice
DESCRIPTION:Our Access to Healthcare Campaigns and Programme Lead\, James Skinner\, is speaking at a seminar on how legal knowledge and tools can be used to help build wider movements and create social change\, organised by Migrants Organise and UCL Centre Access to Justice. \nJames will be discussing the judicial review process\, it’s strengths and weaknesses\, as well as providing other examples of how the law and legal expertise can be used to build a wider movement. \nFind out more & register your place
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/take-them-to-court-how-the-law-can-help-in-creating-structural-change-for-migrant-justice-inbox/
CATEGORIES:External,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210326T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T165824Z
UID:22498-1619119800-1619125200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Scottish Elections 2021: Glasgow Climate and Health Hustings
DESCRIPTION:On 6th May\, Scotland goes to the polls. The outcome of the elections will determine the path that Scotland takes post-COVID. \nAs the host of the COP26 climate talks this November\, the city of Glasgow will be at the centre of a global discussion concerning the health of people and planet. It is crucial that we take this opportunity to promote a vision of a post-COVID recovery that both tackles the climate crisis and supports those most impacted by the crises we face. \nJoin us on international Earth Day for our special election hustings\, as healthcare workers in Glasgow grill candidates in the upcoming Scottish elections on their plans for a just and green recovery post-COVID! \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/scottish-elections-2021-glasgow-climate-and-health-hustings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:External,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210217T093648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T093648Z
UID:21804-1616439600-1616445000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Banning the Bomb\, Smashing the Patriarchy: An Evening with Ray Acheson
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Scottish CND are hosting an evening of conversation and readings with nuclear disarmament activist\, Ray Acheson\, to celebrate the release of their new book: “Banning the Bomb\, Smashing the Patriarchy”. \nOn 22 January 2021\, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons came into force. In the words of ICAN’s first staff member\, Felicity Ruby\, in her book “Acheson tells the story of seven decades of activism transforming an impossible dream into international law.” \nThe book offers a look inside the antinuclear movement and the recent successful campaign to ban the bomb — from scrappy organising to winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 and achieving a landmark UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons. \nRegister your place now
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/banning-the-bomb-smashing-the-patriarchy-an-evening-with-ray-acheson/
CATEGORIES:External,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210223T142120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T101237Z
UID:21823-1614280500-1614286800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Musicians for Peace and Disarmament: An Evening of Folk Music II
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament are holding an online evening of folk music on Thursday 25th February at 7.15pm. \nYou can find out who is playing and buy your ticket\, by following this link. \nFind out more & buy a ticket
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/musicians-for-peace-and-disarmament-an-evening-of-folk-music-ii/
CATEGORIES:External,Online,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20210113T141901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T103455Z
UID:21567-1611343800-1611349200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Musicians for Peace and Disarmament concert to celebrate the TPNW
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament have organised a sequence of short musical performances to mark and to celebrate the coming into international law of UN’s Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. \nThey will be joined by guest speaker Dr. Tilman Ruff\, Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne\, and Co-president of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. \nThe concert will be on Friday 22nd January at 7.30pm – 9.00pm and it will be a brilliant way to mark the historic moment the Nuclear Ban enters into force! \nBook your place now
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/musicians-for-peace-and-disarmament-concert-to-celebrate-the-tpnw/
CATEGORIES:External,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171124T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20151130T133224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T115819Z
UID:12878-1511551800-1511559000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Musicians for Peace & Disarmament  - Winter Concert for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to the memory of Nona Liddell MBE\nConductor: Jane Glover CBE\nAll proceeds from Musicians for Peace & Disarmament concerts go to organisations in the peace movement. \nTickets: £20 / Concessions: £15                                         \nClick here to book online (with no booking fee) or pay cash on the door. \nDownload the full programme [pdf]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/concert-musicians-for-peace-and-disarmament/
LOCATION:St. James’s Church\, \, 197 Piccadilly\, London\, W1 9LL
CATEGORIES:External
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians for Peace & Disarmament":MAILTO:info.mpdconcerts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171124T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20171030T115653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T132706Z
UID:15980-1511512200-1511544600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Looking Back to Look Forward: The Past and Future of Catastrophes & Conflict Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Join The Catastrophes and Conflict Forum and The Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophes Medicine for an all day event commemorating the 400th anniversary of the royal charter of the Society of Apothecaries. \nThe event explores the emerging challenges facing humanitarians\, evaluations of the future trends in catastrophes and conflict and innovations coming into this space. \nFeaturing speakers from the NGO sector\, British academia as well as data analysts and representatives from the world of humanitarian technology\, this event brings together a varied group of actors to discuss the ways in which the realities of this field is likely to develop. \nClick the poster for more information on topics and speakers for the day. \nTO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE PLEASE BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/looking-back-look-forward-past-future-catastrophes-conflict-medicine/
LOCATION:Apothecaries Hall\, Blackfriars\, London\, EC4V 6EJ
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20170724T103404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T091859Z
UID:15181-1508198400-1508284799@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:The challenges of child refugee health: everyone’s responsibility
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Dr. David McCoy and colleagues for this special multidisciplinary and inter-sectoral event on child refugee health. The event\, organised by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health\, is aimed not only at informing health practitioners about the migration crisis but also aimed at equipping them to be able to respond through their work in the clinic service improvement and advocacy. \nSpeakers include experts in the field\, prominent clinicians\, as well as BBC journalist Emma Jane Kirby and Lord Alfred Dubs. \nWorkshops: When you register you are able to select an option of your preferred two workshops. The workshops are as follows: \nA. Identification of and dealing with female genital mutilation in children.\nB. Effects of migration on child health and development.\nC. The mental health impacts of the journey of the child migrant.\nD. A primer on infectious diseases in child migrants. \nClick here for agenda and to register. \n 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/challenges-child-refugee-health-everyones-responsibility/
LOCATION:Royal Society of Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, LONDON\, W1G 0AE
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170313T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20170228T115847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T115847Z
UID:13726-1489429800-1489435200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Lancet Countdown: Panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:On the 13th of March\, the Lancet Countdown will be hosting a panel discussion in London\, bringing together a range of global tracking initiatives to discuss how they can work together\, track progress on the Paris agreement\, and ultimately hold governments to account.  \nSpeakers at this panel debate will include:  \n\nProfessor Anthony Costello\, Department of Maternal\, Newborn\, Child and Adolescent Health at the World Health Organization \nProfessor Peng Gong\, Director of the Centre for Earth System Science at Tsinghua Centre\nDr Rishma Maini\, Senior Disaster Risk Reduction Public Health Registrar in Global Public Health at Public Health England \nDr Joy Shumake-Guillemot\, Head of Joint WHO-WMO Office on Climate and Health\n\nThe event will be held in association with Imperial College London and is free for all to attend via the eventbrite page 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/lancet-countdown-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:308 Huxley Building\, Imperial College London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170304T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20170228T190205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T190609Z
UID:13738-1488628800-1488646800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:#ourNHS march
DESCRIPTION:#OUR NHS PROMO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch this video on YouTube\n\n\nNational demonstration for a fully funded and publically owned NHS and social care service.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/ournhs-march/
LOCATION:Tavistock Square\, London\, WC1H 9EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Actions,External
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170227
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20170210T125932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T130238Z
UID:13303-1487980800-1488153599@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medsin Global Health Conference 2017 - Seeing the Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:One of the favourite events of the Medsin annual calendar\, the 2017 Global Health Conference aims to bring students from all over the UK together to raise awareness about gender and its impact on health. There will be opportunities for attendees to learn through panels\, debates\, workshops\, exhibitions and discussion. The conference will focus on four main themes across two days: \n\nWhat is gender?\nLGBTQ + health\nGender within conflict and development\nWorking towards a better and equal future\n\nAttendees should go away inspired and passionate about gender and health\, and equipped with the tools and knowledge to go forward and better the world we share. \nFor tickets\, see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/medsin-global-health-conference-2017-seeing-the-spectrum-tickets-31238350748?aff=es2 \nNote: the Saturday will take place at UCL; the Sunday at King’s College.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medsin-global-health-conference-2017-seeing-spectrum/
LOCATION:University College London\, Gower St\, Kings Cross\, London\, WC1E 6BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medsin UK":MAILTO:info@medsin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170226
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20170207T094658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T095116Z
UID:13228-1487980800-1488067199@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:St. George's Global Health Conference 2017
DESCRIPTION:Challenging Borders\nAddressing Barriers to Global Health\nSt George’s University of London Medsin Group is hosting their annual Global Health Conference 2017. ‘Challenging Borders: Addressing the barriers to Global Health’ will take place on Saturday 25th February. \nThe conference aims to shine a spotlight on the impact of division as an obstacle to global health. Borders can be physical\, such as nation lines or geographical impediments\, man-made\, such as walls and prisons\, but also more abstract\, such as stigma towards mental health. All create a barrier to personal\, community\, and international well-being. Many examples exist today\, and none more topical than the myriad issues surrounding migrant health. Success has been varied in addressing these barriers. \n‘Challenging Borders’ focuses on the effects of these barriers on health and what can be done to overcome them. The day will consist of a morning of talks and in the afternoon attendees will have the opportunity to engage in stimulating interactive sessions to broaden their understanding and approach to these issues. We are announcing the line up of high-profile speakers and organisations throughout the coming weeks. Tickets are available from St George’s Student Union website and you can stay up to date through our Facebook Page. \nTickets: https://www.sgsu.org.uk/ents/event/794/\nFacebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/742508639247932/
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/st-georges-global-health-conference-2017/
LOCATION:St George’s – University of London\, Cranmer Terrace\, London\, SW17 0RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. George's Medsin":MAILTO:georgesmedsinconference@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T154721
CREATED:20170105T155129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T183259Z
UID:12278-1486807200-1486832400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate Refugees\, The Climate Crisis and Population Displacement - Building a Trade Union and Civil Society Response
DESCRIPTION:This conference from the Campaign Against Climate Change Trade Union Group aims to dispel refugee myths\, work on a new Protocol for the international protection of those affected by climate change\, raise demands for stronger action\, and agree a climate refugees campaign statement. \nExpert Contributions from:\nProf Joanna Haigh (Grantham Institute at Imperial College)\, Asad Rehman (FoE)\, Clara Paillard (PCS)\, Amjad Abdulla (Alliance of Small Island States tbc)\, Dave Green (FBU)\, Sharan Burrow (ITUC\, tbc)\, Wilf Sullivan (TUC)\, Zak Cochrane (Stand Up To Racism)\, NUT\, PSI\, Zita Holbourne (PCS)\, Jonathan Neale (Global Climate Jobs)\, Suzanne Jeffery (Campaign Against Climate Change)\, and more. \nFour Workshops on:\n\nUnions and campaigns for climate jobs.\nRaising awareness of climate change impacts at national and global level.\nUnions and campaign groups challenging xenophobia and hostility to refugees and migrants.\nJoint work to draft a new Protocol for the international protection of those affected by climate change.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-refugees-conference/
LOCATION:NUT Conference Centre\, Hamilton House\, Mabledon Place\, Euston\, \, London\, WC1H 9BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External
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