Continue reading “2 November 2019: Leicester Stand in support with Kurds in Rojava/Syria”
Reading Between the Lines – 2 October 2018
‘Reading Between the Lines’, 2 October 2018 at Y Theatre, Leicester as part of Everybody’s Reading Festival. Many thanks to Steve Sweeney Sarya Tunc, Gaylan Nazhad, Hannah James and Grace Petrie for their contributions to the evening
Steve Sweeney from ‘Morning Star’ and Gaylan Nazhad photographer of ‘101 Beads: Kurdistan in War’ spoke inspiringly about their own experiences of reporting in difficult circumstances. We also heard about the work of Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Hannah James and Grace Petrie added to the theme with their own songs.
This was a very interesting evening – it’s not necessarily the news you hear about … often there is much more information that does not come to mainstream attention to protect private interest and Government agendas.
The evening was supported by Everybody’s Reading Festival, and Leicester NUT – many thanks to them also, and to the Y Theatre.
‘Reading Between the Lines’ Tuesday 2 October 2018, 7-9.30pm, Y Theatre, Leicester
Speakers: Steve Sweeney, Sarya Tunç, Rami Abdurrahman, Gaylan Nazhad and Benjamin Houghton.
A look at how reporters who bring us news make sense of the information available, and how that impacts on their writing. Continue reading “‘Reading Between the Lines’ Tuesday 2 October 2018, 7-9.30pm, Y Theatre, Leicester”
Launch of Kurdistan Solidarity Campaign
6 April 2017: Kurdistan Solidarity Campaign launched: Trade union and labour movement based campaign in support of the Kurdish liberation struggle and Rojava revolution
Kurdish Newroz party in Leicester 24 March 2017
Free Ocalan demonstration 30 July 2016
Öcalan’s freedom is not only a key demand of millions of Kurds. Together with the release of the other political prisoners, it is a necessary step on the way to peace. Öcalan is recognised by all sides as the key person for a real process. He has put a peaceful solution on the Kurdish people’s agenda. His “Road Map” is the only comprehensive peace plan on the table so far. He has to be Free and able to communicate with all parties concerned.
We call on You to attend this demonstration for the sake of our Kurdish movement and our leader Öcalan.
DATE: 30TH JULY
TIME: 15:00
PLACE: EDMONTON ANGEL CORNER
https://www.facebook.com/events/1175490622501317/
Remembering Kobane 30 October 2016
Action around the UK remembering the determination of the Kurds to protect Kobane with little help from the outside world, when the people were under sustained attack by ISIS.
A Call for an International Solidarity Day with Kobane 1 November 2015 Continue reading “Remembering Kobane 30 October 2016”
Kurdish Youth Assembly 16 October Free Ocalan
More information to come
Free Ocalan campaign – talk to your Union
On April 25, the GMB and Unite trade unions joined forces to launch a campaign to free Ocalan from his prison cell.
The launch took place at a packed meeting at the Houses of Parliament, which attracted MPs, members of the House of Lords, journalists, activists and members of the public. Continue reading “Free Ocalan campaign – talk to your Union”
Stand up for Aiden Aslin on 20 July 2016
Aiden Aslin is accused of joining the YPG, one of the Kurdish forces that has had great victories fighting against ISIS. He has been on bail since February and is expecting a hearing on whether he will be charged or not on the 20th of July. The bail conditions severely impede Aiden’s life. Continue reading “Stand up for Aiden Aslin on 20 July 2016”