Karibu Scotland’s AGM and book launch. Saturday 6 October 2012, 1-4pm Pearce Institute, 860 Govan Road, Govan G51 3UU Related links Karibu Scotland Download a flyer here
Theme: Policing and criminal justice system
‘Five stories’ book launch party
The launch of ‘Five stories: seeking asylum in Glasgow’. Saturday 29 September 2012, 1-3pm Hidden Gardens, behind the Tramway Art Centre, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE RELATED LINKS Unity in the Community
No evictions, no destitution
A demonstration against the eviction of asylum seekers and refugees by private landlord Ypeople. Thursday 13 September 2012, 12.30-1.30pm City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU Related links Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees
Reading for rights
An evening of stories poems and verse about asylum, refugees, racism and equality. Monday 10 September 2012, 6.30pm Irvine Library, 168 High Street Irvine, Ayreshire, Scotland KA12 8AN Featuring: Elizabeth Rimmer – Poet
Unity gathering
A party and benefit gig for friends and supporters of Unity, an organisation that helps asylum seekers in Glasgow. Saturday 30 June 2012, 8-11pm Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street, Glasgow G41 1BA Related Links Unity
Stop the Glasgow evictions
Demonstration against the evictions of asylum seekers by their landlord, Ypeople. Saturday 16 June 2012, 12pm George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU RELATED LINKS Download a flyer Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees Unity Centre Glasgow National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns Scottish Trades Union Congress
Refugee rights workshop
A skillshare event around the asylum housing campaign, resisting the evictions in Scotland. Saturday 12 May 2012, 10-4pm Kinning Park Complex, 43 Corwall Street, Glasgow G41 1BA Related links Download a flyer here (pdf file, 276kb) National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns
Protest against asylum evictions
Rally and protest against the enforced homelessness of asylum seekers and refugees in Glasgow. Saturday 21 April 2012, 11am UKBA offices, Brand Street, Govan, Glasgow G51 1DH
Glasgow: the evictions begin
Over 100 asylum seekers are facing eviction in Glasgow, after Serco was contracted to manage their accommodation. In January 2011, immigration minister Damien Green apologised for the ‘inappropriateness’ of government proposals to evict hundreds of asylum seekers from Glasgow, turfing them onto the streets if they refused to accept accommodation outside the city.[1] Fast forward
City of Sanctuary Glasgow world ceilidh
An event focused on building a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary. Friday 16 December 2011, 12-4pm Garnethill Multicultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RE Includes: Discussion groups Storytelling Food Music Related links City of Sanctuary Glasgow