During 2010 we will be highighting the events and activities that will contribute to the year. Are you running an event that is related to tackling poverty in Scotland? Let us know the details and we will publicise your event on our website and through our monthly enews. You can use this form or email the admin team
Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion in Europe through Education for Democratic Citizenship / Human Rights Education
Glasgow, March 3-4, 2010
Organised by BEMIS (Black and Ethnic Minorities Infrastructure in Scotland) and DARE (Democracy and Human Rights Education in Adult Learning).
The conference program consists of country reports and case studies from all over Europe to highlight the effects of poverty and social exclusion on education for democratic citizenship and human rights education - and vice versa. Invited speakers include Nicola Stugeon, Deputy First Minister, Fintan Farrell, Director of EAPN, Peter Kelly, Director of the Poverty Alliance, Dr John McKendrick, Director of the Scottish Poverty Information Unit. Workshops and site visits introduce the conference participants to local and European best practices.
For further details and to register visit the DARE website
For a list of current Poverty Alliance events click here.