Tag: Human rights
International Liberty Association raise awareness for Iranian protest in Kingston
The International Liberty Association (ILA) was active in Kingston town centre this week raising awareness of protests for women’s rights in Iran. Demonstratons have been ongoing in Iran since the death of 22 year-old Kurdish [more…]
KU societies invite all to attend ‘Women’s March on London’ this Saturday
KU’s Feminist and Amnesty International societies will march in solidarity with an estimated 26,000 participants to promote “fundamental values” on Saturday, January 21 2017. The march welcomes all genders and promotes the values of human rights, equality, [more…]
Kingston University students learn about asexuality
Internationally renowned activists taught Kingston University students about asexuality last week, a sexual orientation that is often misunderstood. Guest speakers and activists Lea Uva, Katie and Diego Maco talked about how their sexual orientation, and how a lack [more…]
In Pictures: KU Feminism Society join the Million Women Rise march
The KU feminism society participated in the annual Million Women Rise march in London on March 7, demonstrating against male violence. Hundreds of women walked together from Duke Street, via Oxford Street to Trafalgar Square, singing [more…]
Photo Gallery: Palestine Awareness Week kicks off at Kingston
Palestine Awareness Week began at KU this week with the ‘I Support Palestine Because…’ campaign, where students held signs explaining why they stand in solidarity with the Palestinians. Palestine Awareness Week is being hosted by [more…]
Former KU student wins human rights award
A former Kingston University student has received the Christine Jackson Young Person Award this past Monday for her campaign against refugee detention camps. Meltem Avcil, a former Kingston student, saw her work recognised after her Change.org petition [more…]
