Future of human rights in scotland to be debated

The future of some of Scotland's most pressing human rights issues is to be addressed in a University debate

On Tuesday 1 April campaigners, medical professionals and MSPs will discuss how HIV, human rights and migration are seen in light of the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence.

The event in the Playfair Library is organised by the University’s HIV, Human Rights and Development Network and will be chaired by Professor Susan Deacon, Assistant Principal for Corporate Engagement.

Panelists

The panellists will include Jim Eadie MSP; Kezia Dugdale MSP; Patrick Harvie MSP; Prof Alen Miller, Chair of Scottish Human Rights Commission; Dr Dan Clutterbuck, Lead Clinician Sexual Health, NHS Borders; Jackie Morton, Chair, HIV Scotland; Flutura Shala, Head of Asylum Services, Scottish Refugee Council; and Mildred Zimunya, Manager of the African Health Project, Waverley Care in Glasgow.

Debate: The Future of HIV, Migration and Human Rights in Scotland

Tuesday 1 April 2014, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Playfair Library, the Old College, University of Edinburgh

Places are free but need to be booked in advance, no later than 26 March 2014. To book a place please email your name and contact details to Emma Giles, emma.giles@ed.ac.uk | 0131 650 9370 (This event will be filmed & photographed and media reps may be present)

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