The Great Central Gazette is holding a series of free, practical human rights workshops to raise awareness and address rights-related issues in Leicester. Lush, the ethical high-street cosmetics retailer, has funded these workshops.
After a summer break, all our events are now available for booking. The workshops will consist of a brief presentation followed by practical activities. These free events also hold space for people to come together and provide a solutions-focused approach to human rights issues in the city.
All events will run online from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
The right to education – 28 September 2023
Various social, political and financial hurdles continue to prevent access to education. To mark back to school, we'll explore the right to education, including barriers and exclusion in Leicester.
Suitable for:
- General public
- Teachers and lecturers
Modern slavery – 6 October 2023
Leicester made the headlines last year with its rotten textile industry. This session will discuss modern slavery protections and how we can better safeguard our communities.
Suitable for:
- General public
- Those working in the textile industry
- Trade unions and activists
Climate misinformation – 12 October 2023
TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter ("X") have become echo chambers of damaging climate misinformation. This session explores how to fact-check information to stay better informed and dispel misinformation spreading across Leicester.
Suitable for:
- General public
- Local environment groups
- Climate campaigners
Access to healthcare – 19 October 2023
One of the rights we perhaps are unaware of is the right to an adequate standard of living – including healthcare! We will discuss barriers to accessing healthcare in Leicester, focusing on how the city could improve.
Suitable for:
- General public
- Healthcare professionals
- Patients and those with disabilities
- Healthcare campaigners
Social media misinformation – 26 October 2023
Explore artificial intelligence (AI), fake backgrounds and straight-up lies. Social media can be a lawless environment. We will look at some of the most recent social media misinformation, from the recent unrest to the local elections. You will learn how to ensure you get reliable information while online.
Suitable for:
- General public
- People who voted
- People who didn't
- Activists and campaigners
- Local representatives
- Former candidates
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