Building Effective Campaigns for Refugees

Passionate and determined advocate of community action for justice, in particular in asylum cases, Frances is paying a special visit to the Star and Shadow and will share her experience and views on how people have engaged and empowered self-help and community action to support people in the asylum system.
Frances Webber was a barrister specialising in immigration, asylum and human rights until her retirement in 2008. She is vice-chair of the Institute of Race Relations, with which she has been associated since 1969, and is the author of Borderline Justice: the fight for refugee and migrant rights. 

We will also be joined by a member of the Unity Centre Glasgow, who will
discuss perspectives from Unity's experience. The Unity Centre provides
friendly practical support and solidarity to asylum seekers.
http://unitycentreglasgow.org/

11.30 - 12.00 coffee and chat
12.00 - 1.00 talk by Francis Webber

1.00 - 2.00 lunch
2.00 - 4.00 inter-active workshop.

Focus:
Promoting creative community involvement in asylum campaigns.
How to work with immigration lawyers; helping them to help you.