Everyday human rights – the route to a better UK

On Wednesday 8 November, STWR will be hosting a stall at a major conference on everyday human rights, convened by the UK human rights organisation Just Fair. 

Five years on from the former UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston’s visit to the UK, this conference will set out the state of human rights across the UK and discuss potential solutions.

Speakers to include:

Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights

Philip Alston, Professor of Law, New York University

Emma Roddick MSP, Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees, Scottish Government

Rory Weal, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, The Trussell Trust

Ian Byrne, MP for Liverpool, West Derby

Direct experience testimony

The event will be held on Wednesday 8 November 1.30pm – 6pm at Central Hall Westminster, London

Book your place here.