International development events
International women's day event, 5 March, Prospect HQ
Details of IWD lunchtime event at New Prospect House: Friday 5t March 2010, 12:30 to 13:45. Speakers include Elma Geswindt, COSATU gender co-ordinator; Clare Hawkes, Prospect HSE branch development advocate; Laia Blanch, programmes officer for War on Want)
Newsletter celebrating the achievement of Prospect woman members and international initiatives that we are associated with. This in recognition of International Women's Day on 8 March.
International development seminar, 2-3 March, Birmingham
Prospect ULRs have successfully used global themes as a platform for workplace learning events - this is an introduction to union learning with a development take on it.
Health and Safety policies in supply chains and overseas operations are key to disadvantaged workers being able to work their way out of poverty.
Presentation by Irene McGrath on the gender perspective of development and why it is a trade union issue.
Presentation highlighting the achievements of the BID project to date and looking forward to intergrating development into established trade union roles
Working under the banner of 'integration,' our 2010 seminar will focus on networking for development advocates, showcasing the achievements and planning for the future. This circular includes the draft agenda and application form.
27 February 2010, War on Want annual conference (all day event)
A free event with debate, discussion and practical workshops themed “Fight supermarket power” For more information on the event, follow the link to the dedicated conference page. http://www.waronwant.org/news/363-upcoming-events/16764-free-event-fight-supermarket-power 3 February, from 7-10pm, A concert for Haiti
Artists giving their services free for the evening are Billy Bragg, poet Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze, Cuban salsa band Son Mas and Omar Puente have already confirmed, and Courtney Pine and Benjamin Zephaniah along with others have been invited to perform. Hosted by the TUC as part of the TUC Aid Haiti Earthquake Appeal, tickets are £10 each (pay bar) and unions and union branches are encouraged to block book tickets and advertise the event to members.
To read more about the trades union relief effort and concert flyer
http://www.prospect.org.uk/international/resources
For concert online bookings http://www.concertforhaiti.co.uk/
7-18 December, UN Climate Conference , Copenhagen - Just Transition
The world's poorest people, least responsible for climate change, are most under threat. Climate change could reverse the progress made in the last decade towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals. A poor climate deal, which emphasises short-term cost saving and narrow self interest, would condemn a generation of people to poverty ......... click for full article on Just Transition! www.prospect.org.uk/page/16765
- ITUC climate change video clips http://climate.ituc-csi.org/new-article,210.html
- Prospect Guide on the Millennium Development Goals www.prospect.org.uk/page/3501
4-8 December Maria Luisa Regalado, Codemuh (speaker tour)
Codemuh empowers Honduran women workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and monitors and documents human and labour rights violations in EPZs, especially among women workers. See also Clare Hawkes, Prospect Development Advocate, work with CODEMUH www.prospect.org.uk/page/14457
- Latin American Conference 2009
Saturday 5 December
11:05- 12:05 Women, Liberation and the Latin American struggle
14:30- 15:30 Honduras: Defeating the coup
Congress House, Great Russell Street, London, WC1Y (click here for the map)
Buy tickets online at www.latinamerica2009.org.uk
Parliamentary meeting with eyewitness to the Honduras Coup
Chair: Colin Burgon MP
Tuesday 8 December, 3-4pm
Room W1 in Westminster Hall Houses of Parliament
Public meeting, arrive earlier to allow time for entry
Public talk: the impact of the coup on female sweatshops workers
Tuesday 8 December, 6-7.30pm
Basement, Room 1A-1B
Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT
17 October 2009, International Day for the eradication of poverty (The Great Persuasion)
Now it is time for a nationwide push to make trade inju
stice, excessive greenhouse gas emissions, insufficient aid and unfinished debt cancellation, things of the past. Politicians have to be persuaded that real action on poverty and climate change is vital to them getting elected. The Great Persuasion is the way to get that message to the people who will be making decisions in relation to global poverty and climate change ............ to read more and download the manifesto and flyer www.prospect.org.uk/international/resources
15 October 2009, Procurement and supply chains course
Aims to give insight into how supply chains come together and the importance of labour practices and how they link to alleviate poverty. Course leaflet and download application: www.prospect.org.uk/page/14705
19 November 2009, Campaigning and influencing for international development course
This course aims to equip members on how to build a workplace campaign and influence others to contribute to the Millenium Development Goals by supporting Prospect & NGO programmes that address abject poverty & hunger, injustice and child/forced labour. Application form for download www.prospect.org.uk/page/16464
7 November 2009, G20 Counter Conference - taking alternatives forward (London)
Hosted and arranged by BOND - a conference that will make the links between the economy, decent work, the environment and the global fight against poverty. To register ......... www.putpeoplefirst.org.uk/counterconference
7 October 2009, World Day for Decent Work
Every person should be able to have a job that enables them to live a good life in which their basic needs are met; employment is a crucial factor for achieving this and decent work is a key part of the solution to the global crises. It means ensuring job creation, putting an end to discrimination, child and forced labour and protection of workers' rights - including providing social safety nets for those who are out of work.
To read more and find out how you can help - two posters, guide and leaflet are available for download at: www.prospect.org.uk/page/16457
WDDW website: http://www.wddw.org/-English
Prospect international development seminar, 17 March 2009