Events that we support

We also support the following  events:

  • Refugee Week 2009: Monday 15th - Sunday 21st June: 20th June is the  International Refugee Day. Scottish Refugee Council will be holding a programme of cultural events. For more information check: http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk.
  • 'Towards a Culture of Human Rights in Scotland', Wednesday 20th May, Scottish Parliament (Committee Room 2' This is an invitation form DocSpace to take part in a unique round table event at the Scottish Parliament to raise the profile of Human Rights in Scotland.

    'Towards a Culture of Human Rights in Scotland' is presented by Nick Higgins of the University of Edinburgh and by Noe Mendelle of the Scottish Documentary Institute in association with Docspace.

    The event, sponsored by MSP Jamie Hepburn, who is also the convener for the cross party group on Human Rights and Civil Liberties, will include the screening of six excerpts from the Human Rights documentary 'The New Ten Commandments' (co-produced by Nick Higgins and Noe Mendelle), and followed by a chaired discussion amongst invited speakers and guests including John Watson from Amnesty International and Alan Miller, appointed chair of the Scottish Commission for Human Rights.

    Note that places are limited so make sure to book your place by replying to Susan Forgie at docspaceprod@eca.ac.uk.

  • 'Rory McLeod and David Ferrard in concert (SACC Benefit Gig) Thursday 7th May, 7:00 PM, The Studio, Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL

    Kids welcome!
    Suggested donations: £8/£3 (waged/unwaged)

    Award-winning Orkney-based singer, harmonica player, frets player, foot percussionist and trombonist Rory McLeod headlines this SACC benefit concert. Support from Edinburgh-based political songwriter David Ferrard.

    "The government are trying to overthrow the people, their excuse is; 'if we don't have enough money it's because poor people are hoarding it." - Rory McLeod

    Rory McLeod's song No More Blood for Oil and David Ferrard's The Hills of Virginia were featured on the Not in Our Name album, produced by David Ferrard in support of the Stop the War Coalition.

    For more information phone 07786630764

  • 'Free Binayak Sen - Demonstration Thursday 14th May, 1:00 PM Nicolson Street, Edinburgh (outside Surgeon's Hall)

    Binayak Sen is a medical doctor and a campaigner for public health and human rights in India. He is currently in prison on "trumped up charges" relating to his criticism of the government.
    On Thursday May 14th Binyak Sen will have been in prison for two years, awaiting a trial that has been repeatedly delayed and where there are growing doubts as to its likely fairness. To mark the occassion a "chain gang" of doctors will parade in handcuffs and chains.
    Please come along even if you can only spare half an hour

    Organised by Amnesty International and Scottish Action for the release of Binayak Sen. Supported by SACC