Event: What is Immigration Detention? Weds 20th April 2011

Wednesday 20th April 2011, 6 -9pm

The Old Town Hall, 29 The Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 4AL

Find out more about immigration detention, what happens when people are detained, and what practical support local communities can be provide.

Every year over 20,000 people enter into one of the immigration removal centres in the UK. Currently there is a lot of talk about changes to the detention system for families with children, but detention still remains a harsh reality for some individuals and can have repercussions for whole communities.

Hosted by RAMFEL, the Detention Forum and the London Detainee Support Group, and supported by Praxis and the Dover Visitors Group, this is a timely opportunity to

-          Find out more about detention

-          Find out how the system works

-          Find what faith groups, voluntary groups, and communities can do to help those finding themselves detained and those that are then released

-          as well as bring yourself up to date with the current discussions and debates  over the detention of children and families

With testimonies from individuals who were detained as well as a panel of experts, on hand to answer questions – this is a rare opportunity not to be missed

To book a place contact

Lucy Mercer  0208 478 4513 or email lucy@ramfel.org.uk 

Culture and Depression - conference on 23 May

Culture and DepressionThe validity, diagnosis and management of depression in different cultures needs an extensive re-examination. 23rd May 2011 / London

Over the past few decades, a significant body of research has outlined major problems that relate to the use of western diagnosis and methods of research across cultures. Amongst the diagnostic groups, depression has been singled out as one that raises significant issues of cultural validity and which poses special problems as a universally valid disorder. Fundamental problems include a) cross-cultural variations in defining identity, b) differing concepts of emotions; c) cultural variations in language with problems of translating everyday emotion, and d) the absence of a universal biological cause. Despite these demonstrated concerns, mental health professionals, psychiatrists included, consider depression as universal in form with cross-cultural differences in symptomatology as a mere artefact. If there are such major differences in symptomatology, it begs the question: Why do they receive the same diagnosis? And, how does this contradiction arise? Some of the key questions which will be discussed during the one day event include: Do cultures have their own specific emotions that shape depression? Or, do ethnic groups differ in their emotions? What is cultural validity? Why should it matter? Is depression universal? What are the challenges for diagnosing depression across different cultures? Can depression be treated by uniform protocols / how can inter-cultural therapy be helpful in depression? What role can inter-cultural therapy play in the treatment of depression? What is the scope for future research in this area? This event will provide the opportunity for clinicians from all professional backgrounds who have experience in caring for people from diverse backgrounds to come together. Clinicians will have the opportunity via the sharing of case vignettes, to share the benefits and challenges they have experienced in their work and to also discuss good practice and learning points. Programme of the day 9.00 - 9.30 Registration, Tea & Coffee 9.30 - 10.40 Introduction & Chair What is cultural validity? Why should it matter?Sushrut Jadhav 10.40 - 11.30 Depression: An Anthropological ViewDavid Napier 11.30 - 11.45 Tea & Coffee 11.45 - 12.30 How useful is the category of 'childhood depression' in managing it?Begum Maitra 12.30 - 1.00 Morning session Q&A 1.00 - 1.45 Lunch 1.45 - 2.35 Who says depression appears in all cultures?David Summerfield 2.35 - 3.25 What role can inter-cultural therapy play in the treatment of depression?Yemi Oloyede 3.25 - 3.40 Tea & Coffee 3.40 - 4.30 What is the scope for future research in this area?Robert Littlewood  4.30 - 4.45 Afternoon Q&A 4.45 - 5.00 Plenary, Closure & Evaluation sheets Who Should attend? This conference will be relevant to all professionals in the field of Mental Health and Social Care, including those from Local Authorities and NHS trusts across the UK, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Early Intervention Teams, CPN’s, OT’s, Social Workers, Chaplains, Community Faith Leaders & Healers, Equality Leads, Community Development Workers, Service User Representatives, Charities, Third Sector, Educational Establishments, Academics and Policy makers. Where? The Resource Centre 356 Holloway Road London N7 6PA Tel: +44 (0)20 7700 0100 http://www.theresourcecentre.org.uk Conference Booking  Conference Brochure Conference Booking Forn Conference Contact Ahmed Qureshi (conference co-ordinator) tel. 07540 356 526 email us on: info@bmehealth.org or visit us on www.bmehealth.org

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White Ribbon Campaign Supporters seek your assistance on 26 March!

Dear Friends....

Re: 'MARCH FOR THE ALTERNATIVE' (called by the TUC), LONDON - 26 MARCH 2011.

Chris, Steve and other Mytholmroyd 'Ribboners' are travelling down to London on the 26th to be present at the march. White Ribbon Campaign UK is concerned that government financial cuts will reduce services which provide assistance and support, in all their forms, to women affected by male violence against them.

I have prepared a WRC A5 flyer addressing our concern which we will hand out to the marchers and interested onlookers. We have 2500 copies of this flyer. It includes a section on the back for people to take The WRC Pledge. The key wording on the leaflet front reads: The government cuts will affect everyone. 60% of refuge services have no funding agreed from 1 April 2011. 72% of outreach services have no funding agreed from 1 April 2011 (source: Womens Aid Newsletter, March 2011). Women seeking advice, support and safety as a result of men's abuse and violence towards them, could find that the relevant support services no longer exist in their area, or have become drastically reduced.
2500 flyers will be difficult for a small number of us to distribute! We would be very grateful if any of you could assist with handing out these flyers. If you'll be at the march, and will help us, please contact us directly on 07941597584.

In anticipation,............I thank you.

Regards

Stuart Hogg 

Budget 2011 - how does it affect the charity sector?

Flowing from yesterday’s budget, for summaries on the key points affecting the sector visit: http://www.charityinsight.com/

'Who's telling our stories? Unheard voices; mobilising migrants to speak up'

April 15^th 1-6pm -

April 16^th 9.30am-2pm

At: Amnesty International, The Human Rights Action Centre,

17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA

Migrant Voice is delighted to invite you to our Spring conference examining public attitudes and media representation of migrants and exploring strategies for migrants' engagement in the public conversation on migration.

The conference is the first joint event of the newly established 'Migrant Voices for Change Network', with membership from migrant and refugee communities' leaders and professionals, media experts, academics and other stakeholders, from London, Birmingham and Glasgow.

The two day event will bring experts in the field of messaging, public attitude and migration to shed the light on the latest research and activities, including the Barrow Cadbury Trust, Oxfam, The Searchlight Educational Trust, Institute of Public Policy Research, Migrants Rights Network, Open Society Foundation, and others.

A panel of journalists from the BBC, The Guardian, Channel 4 and other media, will provide an insight into the British media perspective on the coverage of migration, and highlight opportunities for migrants to engage with and influence the media.

The conference will be a market place for exchanging innovative and inspirational projects and initiatives from across the three cities, and will see workshops facilitated by leaders in the art of communication, including Bridging Arts and Manifesta.

Day one will conclude with a reception.

Day two will engage members of the Migrant Voices for Change Network in hands-on media training and activities and facilitated discussions on strengthening the network and on developing and implementing communication strategies to get more migrant voices heard in the media and the debate on migration.

Please RSVP info@migrantvoice.org or call 020 8960 0121 indicating if you would like to attend day one of the conference only or if you would like to join the Network and participate in both days of the conference. Attendance is free but places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis.