Solidarity isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some raise banners in the street, others write, talk, or create. But whatever form it takes, it begins with being informed.
Action! Social Security is a Human Right
Wakefield Peace Vigil
Peace, Solidarity and Welcome for ALL Refugees Saturday 2nd August 2025 – 10.45am for 11am Vigil As the Cathedral clock strikes 11am we will fall silent for 5 minutes. Everyone is welcome to stand in solidarity and say ‘No’ to war and strive for peace. A vigil will be held on the 1st Saturday of every month. […]
Take Action Today
If you cannot get to a Write for Rights event, in person, worry not…! Amnesty International UK have got many resources available… Right letters or send cards, or take action with a petition. Whatever you do… start here! https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/write-for-rights/#takeaction
Write for Rights ’24
We do this every year… but it’s needed every day. Saturday 14th December 2024 – 10am until 12pm The Art House – Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE All Welcome! (Good accessibility at The Art House) Write a Letter – Send a Card – Get Informed! All materials and resources provided. Small donations for overseas postage are greatly appreciated. […]
Still Here!
We are still meeting to discuss Amnesty campaigns, the situation for asylum seekers locally, and human rights issues in the news etc. At the time of writing, we are deliberating on whether Zoom is the most appropriate product to use for our meetings, and we are taking advice from Amnesty UK. Please keep up to […]
Fundraiser: Coffee, Cakes & Poetry!
Fundraising Evening this THURSDAY 10th October – 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NQ Entrance £2 (includes refreshments) – Asylum seekers free! With poetry recitals by local poets. Tea. coffee, homemade cakes…. hurrah! There will be plenty of campaign resources available to inform and prepare Videos shown to raise […]
Death Penalty: Alive & Kicking
Supporting World Day Against the Death Penalty 10/10/19
Help Independence! Get Cake!
4th of July? Independence Day? Who for….? Come and join us for scrumptious cake, flapjack, scones, coffee, tea and all loveliness like that! Contribute to the independence of others and participate in current campaigns to support those in need. Talk about human rights controversial issues, politics, asylum etc…. Make a difference! Where: […]
AIUKW Meeting Actions
Meeting: Wednesday, 19th June 2019 – QMH Actions Letter to Iranian Head of Judiciary – Daniel Zeinolabedini (UA 83/19) Discuss AI Singapore Anti Death Penalty campaign cards (see photo below) Roma Campaign – no updates, will communicate with AI Campaigns Plan “These Walls Must Fall” for next Wakefield ArtWalk, end of July; next meeting take […]
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