Highlights of the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023

Highlights of the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023

In London on Saturday, September 30, 2023, the National Education Union headquarters at Hamilton House hosted the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023. Organised by the Middle East and North Africa Solidarity Network (MENA Solidarity) and British and Sudanese unions and organisations in a display of unity and support for the Sudanese people. Notably, this marks the third Sudan Solidarity Conference organised by MENA Solidarity and proved to be the largest to date.  

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Declaration: Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023

Declaration by delegates to the Sudan Solidarity Conference 2023Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London – Saturday 30 September This conflict has brought together trade unionists and activists from Sudan and Britain to demand an end to the war which is tearing Sudan apart. We are united in sorrow and anger at the damage done to the lives…

Event: ‘Mahsa Day’ Global rally – 16 September

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An appeal to teachers: sign in support of imprisoned colleagues in Iran, join solidarity protest on 16 September

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Report: Cultural Heritage Situations in Sudan

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