"Amnesty International and the challenges for human rights" by Kate Allen, Director, Amnesty International UK

Past Event

Date
27 October 2014, 8:30pm - 10:00pm

Location
Lecture Theatre, Oxford Martin School
34 Broad Street (corner of Holywell and Catte Streets), Oxford, OX1 3BD

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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/)