Amnesty International and the challenges for human rights – Kate Allen

When:
October 27, 2014 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
2014-10-27T19:30:00+00:00
2014-10-27T21:00:00+00:00
Where:
Oxford Martin School
Oxford Martin School
University of Oxford, 34 Broad Street, Oxford, Oxford OX1 3BD
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Caroline Corke
01865616593

This lecture is a joint event by the Oxford Martin School and The Oxford International Relations Society (IRSoc)

Speaker: Kate Allen, Director, Amnesty International UK

The lecture is free and open to all and will be followed by a drinks reception for members of IRSoc, membership is available on the night.

About the speaker:
Kate Allen is the Director of Amnesty International UK. She fronts Amnesty’s campaigns which demand respect for women’s rights, stronger restrictions on the arms trade, the release of all prisoners of conscience, and an end to torture and the death penalty.

About IRSoc:
Oxford International Relations Society is one of the most active and dynamic societies at Oxford. Its remit is to educate students about the opportunities and challenges in global affairs, including international law. Our events are widely anticipated as highlights of Oxford’s calendar and we are building an exceptional reputation among our members and throughout the wider student body. (http://irsoc.org/)