Revolution – Resistance – Repression
A workshop organised by Egypt Solidarity
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Saturday 24 May, Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1H 0HG
12pm – 1.15pm:
Egypt from revolution to repression
Dr Maha Abdel-Rahman (University of Cambridge), Prof Gilbert Achcar (School of Oriental and African Studies)
1.15pm – 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 2.45pm:
Human rights and repression
Nicholas Piachaud (Amnesty International)
2.45pm – 3.30pm:
Universities and student struggles – Launch of Egypt Solidarity briefing ‘Egyptian Universities on the frontline of protest‘
Prof Philip Marfleet (University of East London)
3.30pm – 4.15pm
Workers, trade unions and labour rights
Dr Anne Alexander (University of Cambridge)
4.15pm – 5pm:
Closing discussion and proposals on solidarity action