One World Week 2011
Censorship and Freedom of Speech
UCLU’s One World Week 2011 will focus on a theme of censorship and freedom of speech throughout the world.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states:‘Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.’
Censorship seeks to suppress that basic right to speak freely and is experienced in faith, culture, gender, sexuality, arts, literature, film, comedy and much more.
UCLU presents an exciting mix of events to stimulate a lively debate around this theme through inspiring, interactive and educational events. Events are organised by UCL Union (UCLU), its clubs & societies and UCL Departments. Events include; ‘Freedom of Speech and Censorship’ Exhibition, ‘The Face of Blasphemy’ panel event, a look at the ‘Balkans Today’ in an open discussion, a look at ‘Censorship in Comedy’, the One World Week Fayre, an evening of insight into ‘Aid Work in Francophone Countries’, a look at ‘Islam & Women – Freedom or Oppression?’, a discussion about ‘Freedom of Speech on campus’ at UCL, plus lots, lots more.
There are lots events from check out the full programme here.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states:‘Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression.’
Censorship seeks to suppress that basic right to speak freely and is experienced in faith, culture, gender, sexuality, arts, literature, film, comedy and much more.
UCLU presents an exciting mix of events to stimulate a lively debate around this theme through inspiring, interactive and educational events. Events are organised by UCL Union (UCLU), its clubs & societies and UCL Departments. Events include; ‘Freedom of Speech and Censorship’ Exhibition, ‘The Face of Blasphemy’ panel event, a look at the ‘Balkans Today’ in an open discussion, a look at ‘Censorship in Comedy’, the One World Week Fayre, an evening of insight into ‘Aid Work in Francophone Countries’, a look at ‘Islam & Women – Freedom or Oppression?’, a discussion about ‘Freedom of Speech on campus’ at UCL, plus lots, lots more.
There are lots events from check out the full programme here.
One World Week 2011 highlights
Monday 7 - Thursday 31 March
Freedom of Speech and Censorship Exhibition
Hosted by UCLU
This exhibition displays the winning entries for UCLU’s Freedom of Speech and Censorship competition. The competition asked you, UCL students to submit photos which highlight your experiences and interpretations of Freedom of Speech and Censorship. The winning entries are on display here.
UCLU Print Room Cafe, Cafe Opening hours, FREE
Tuesday 8 March
One World Week Open Mic with Special Guests
Hosted by UCLU Young Writers Society
A very special open mic night with headlining guests Sarah Hesketh and Nia Davies, both poets and activists involved in literary charities working across the world: the English Pen and Literature Across Frontiers. Society members will read their texts relating to the theme of freedom of speech and censorship, as well as extracts from well-known works that have been subjected to censorship. A charity collection will take place with money going towards the English PEN. Everyone's welcome to read or perform. Plus limited free drinks!
UCLU Dent Room, Huntley Street
7.30 – 11pm, FREE – Just turn up
Wednesday 9 March
Censorship in Comedy
Hosted by UCLU Comedy Club
A discussion looking at censorship in comedy. How far is too far? From material in stand up routines to comedy programmes seen by the viewing public on television.
UCLU Conference Room, 2nd Floor UCL Bloomsbury
5 – 7pm, FREE – Just turn up
Thursday 10 March
Woman in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated?
Hosted by UCLU Ahmadiyya Muslim Students’ Association
Are women treated as second class citizens by Islam? Does Islam consider women to be inferior to men? What rights does the religion give to women and how does the religion treat the sexes? Is the state of women in Islam today reflective of the teachings of the religion? How are Ahmadi Muslims different from other Muslims? Come and find out the truth about the fastest growing branch of the world’s fastest growing religion.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Darwin Biochemistry LT, UCL
6 – 8pm, FREE – Just turn up
Friday11 March
Discussion: Freedom of Speech on campus
Hosted by UCLU Islamic Society together with Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS)
Where do we draw the line? This discussion will explore discourses surrounding extremism on campus and narrate grassroots experiences – brining together experts from the sector and students. In light of recent events, this event is timely and places UCLU Islamic Society at the forefront of this debate.
Speakers include:
Robert Lambert - European Muslim Research Centre
Jamie Bartlett - Demos http://www.demos.co.uk/
Jonathan Githens Mazer - European Muslim Research Centre
Dr Abdul Bari - former secretary general of Muslim Council of Britain
Elizabeth Ammon - Department for Business Innovation and Skills (Head of Preventing Violent Extremism)
Cruciform LT1, UCL
4 – 7.30pm, FREE - just turn up
Freedom of Speech and Censorship Exhibition
Hosted by UCLU
This exhibition displays the winning entries for UCLU’s Freedom of Speech and Censorship competition. The competition asked you, UCL students to submit photos which highlight your experiences and interpretations of Freedom of Speech and Censorship. The winning entries are on display here.
UCLU Print Room Cafe, Cafe Opening hours, FREE
Tuesday 8 March
One World Week Open Mic with Special Guests
Hosted by UCLU Young Writers Society
A very special open mic night with headlining guests Sarah Hesketh and Nia Davies, both poets and activists involved in literary charities working across the world: the English Pen and Literature Across Frontiers. Society members will read their texts relating to the theme of freedom of speech and censorship, as well as extracts from well-known works that have been subjected to censorship. A charity collection will take place with money going towards the English PEN. Everyone's welcome to read or perform. Plus limited free drinks!
UCLU Dent Room, Huntley Street
7.30 – 11pm, FREE – Just turn up
Wednesday 9 March
Censorship in Comedy
Hosted by UCLU Comedy Club
A discussion looking at censorship in comedy. How far is too far? From material in stand up routines to comedy programmes seen by the viewing public on television.
UCLU Conference Room, 2nd Floor UCL Bloomsbury
5 – 7pm, FREE – Just turn up
Thursday 10 March
Woman in Islam: Oppressed or Liberated?
Hosted by UCLU Ahmadiyya Muslim Students’ Association
Are women treated as second class citizens by Islam? Does Islam consider women to be inferior to men? What rights does the religion give to women and how does the religion treat the sexes? Is the state of women in Islam today reflective of the teachings of the religion? How are Ahmadi Muslims different from other Muslims? Come and find out the truth about the fastest growing branch of the world’s fastest growing religion.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Darwin Biochemistry LT, UCL
6 – 8pm, FREE – Just turn up
Friday11 March
Discussion: Freedom of Speech on campus
Hosted by UCLU Islamic Society together with Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS)
Where do we draw the line? This discussion will explore discourses surrounding extremism on campus and narrate grassroots experiences – brining together experts from the sector and students. In light of recent events, this event is timely and places UCLU Islamic Society at the forefront of this debate.
Speakers include:
Robert Lambert - European Muslim Research Centre
Jamie Bartlett - Demos http://www.demos.co.uk/
Jonathan Githens Mazer - European Muslim Research Centre
Dr Abdul Bari - former secretary general of Muslim Council of Britain
Elizabeth Ammon - Department for Business Innovation and Skills (Head of Preventing Violent Extremism)
Cruciform LT1, UCL
4 – 7.30pm, FREE - just turn up
Celebrating Global Citizenship
One World
Celebrating Global Citizenship
UCL Union celebrates UCL’s Global Citizenship initiative with the One World series of events. These events celebrate Global Citizenship, putting the celebration of cultural, social and personal diversity at the heart of the UCL calendar. These ambitious and exciting student-led events bring the UCL community together to debate ideas, explore new cultures and experience the world from new perspectives.
Through Global Citizenship UCL is committed to making a difference in the world: the aim is provide an educational environment that reflects these values and supports you to develop. UCL Union supports this aim in giving you leadership opportunities, to innovate and share new activity across the university alongside others from a range of backgrounds, countries and cultures.
For more info on Global Citizenship go here
Celebrating Global Citizenship
UCL Union celebrates UCL’s Global Citizenship initiative with the One World series of events. These events celebrate Global Citizenship, putting the celebration of cultural, social and personal diversity at the heart of the UCL calendar. These ambitious and exciting student-led events bring the UCL community together to debate ideas, explore new cultures and experience the world from new perspectives.
Through Global Citizenship UCL is committed to making a difference in the world: the aim is provide an educational environment that reflects these values and supports you to develop. UCL Union supports this aim in giving you leadership opportunities, to innovate and share new activity across the university alongside others from a range of backgrounds, countries and cultures.
For more info on Global Citizenship go here
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