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A Truly Borderless Diner

15 February 2015

With 33 people from 15 different countries, 3 courses of food reflecting a smorgasbord of cultural influences and a live session from an azeri tar and accompanying singing chef, the fundraising dinner organised by Borderless that took place at IIRE on 9th February was precisely that, sans frontières.

 

December 11: Lecture by Robin Blackburn: Who invented Human Rights?

28 November 2014

This lecture examines the role of anti-slavery and slave resistance in the elaboration of 'human rights' and the misappropriation of such ideas by Western colonialism and militarism.

Robin Blackburn is a historian and sociologist, and one of New Left Review’s editors. Blackburn teaches at the New School in New York and the University of Essex in the UK. He is the author of many books, including The Making of New World Slavery, The Overthrow of Colonial Slavery, Age Shock, Banking on Death, and The American Crucible.

October 16: The Kurdish struggle against IS

13 October 2014

We will be discussing the Rojava experience, current situation, the position of the Turkish State, the ways of solidarity with the resisting people of Kobane, and the position of the Dutch State.
The event will be in English and Dutch.
Confirmed speakers:
Sheruan Hassan (PYD Spokesman)
Nuri Karabulut (DIDF)
Sadet Karabulut (SP Member of Parliament)

A recommended donation will be asked to be sent to Kobane.

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