Campaigning for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. We are currently supporting the still human still here campaign, which calls for an end to the destitution of asylum seekers many of whom are forced into destitution. We organise speaker events, fundraising band nights and encourage volunteering with local asylum charities, for example through food collections.
We have close links with the Oxford University Amnesty International group and often hold joint events and campaigns with them.
E-mail sent by Joe Shields, Tuesday, 27th March 2012 @ 1:37am
------------------------------------------------------ Breaking the Fences ------------------------------------------------------ Short films on freedom of movement, migration controls, and resistance. A fundraiser to support action against deportation. ------------------------------------------------------ Sunday 1st April, 7pm-10pm OARC, upstairs at E.Oxf. Community Centre, Cowley Rd http://tiny.cc/eoccmap £3 suggested donation - give what you can afford ------------------------------------------------------ Doors open at 7pm and we'll start by showing an array of 3-minute interviews with people involved in the "Arab Spring" uprisings and movements - a preview of a future screening on the subject.
Our main feature (7:30pm-9:30pm, incl. interval) is an inspiring and action-packed selection of short films focusing on the border regimes of Fortress Europe and the movements challenging them.
We'll end with an opportunity for open discussion, and wrap up around 10pm. ------------------------------------------------------ Proceeds from the night will be split between: ***** Oxford Action Resource Centre: http://theoarc.org.uk/ ...providing space and resources for grassroots local activism ***** and Stop Deportation Network: http://stopdeportations.wordpress.com ...taking direct action to stop deportations. ***** If you can't come to the screening but would like to make a donation to support action against deportation, find out more, or get involved, email oxnb_reply@riseup.net. ------------------------------------------------------ Please help support this event by forwarding this announcement to other groups and individuals as appropriate. ------------------------------------------------------
E-mail sent by Joe Shields, Sunday, 4th March 2012 @ 11:25pm
Hey everyone,
Come along to the last meeting this term at the Oxhub building at 7PM. We will be discussing the plans for next term as well as the detainee support group which is well on the way now!
When: Monday 4th of March Where: Oxhub, Breakout room
