[…]and issues first, and support our members engage with those issues and campaigns, along with the structures and systems in the organisation. The new features of the site are: USI Events A proper Events Notification and booking system. If USI is hosting an event, its details and the opportunity to book will be available on the site. Blogs for Officers Student officers lead USI – now they can communicate their thoughts, their take on events and share news about their work with members. Blogs for Committees and Administration This allows the committees of USI to communicate directly with members […]
[…]our gratitude for the inspirational and immeasurable work Mr. Mandela has done in promoting peace, human rights and social justice. USI has a long history of campaigning with the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement, and engaged heavily with campaigns to release Mr. Mandela from prison during the 1980’s. In the future, as we continue our battle for equity of access to Education and the elimination of racism and social exclusion, I am sure that future student leaders will continue to be inspired by the words and deeds of the legendary Madiba. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to […]
[…]public in India who are protesting the new Citizenship Amendment Act. “We utterly condemn the brutal and violent crackdown on peaceful protests led by students in India. These protests have been peaceful, but have been met with violence by the police. We extend our full solidarity to those engaging in one of the most fundamental and inalienable rights of all people, the right to protest. The right to peacefully protest is codified in the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to which India is a signatory. The government of India must recall its commitment in this international covenant and […]
[…]public in India who are protesting the new Citizenship Amendment Act. “We utterly condemn the brutal and violent crackdown on peaceful protests led by students in India. These protests have been peaceful, but have been met with violence by the police. We extend our full solidarity to those engaging in one of the most fundamental and inalienable rights of all people, the right to protest. The right to peacefully protest is codified in the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to which India is a signatory. The government of India must recall its commitment in this international covenant and […]
