Tuesday 9th November 6.30pm at City University, Northampton Square, EC1V 0HB

The AGM of Islington People’s Rights (IPR) is always an interesting and informative event, and is taking place on Tuesday 9th November at 6.30pm. This year it is taking place at City University. The IPR AGM is in many ways more of a public meeting.

This year, speakers confirmed to date include Marc Francis, the Director of Policy and Campaigns at Z2K, and Hayley Sims, Strategic Lead for Policy and Equality at Islington Council. Other speakers have been invited, confirmations are awaited. This meeting will also serve as the launch of the new report “Remote Justice? Virtual benefits tribunals and disabled clients.” produced by IPR, linked to the new IPR Justice project, by Lindsay Owen, the IPR Social Policy Consultant. After the speakers and formal parts of the meeting there will be refreshments and a chance to mingle with trustees, staff, partners and clients. Registration essential and please tell us if you have any special dietary requirements. The meeting is taking place at City University, as part of our ongoing collaboration with the University. The meeting will be run in as Covid safe a way as possible.

This event is taking place during a period of significant welfare reforms, a rise in indebtedness, the end of the Government furlough scheme and the impact of the Covid pandemic. Islington People’s Rights is striving to ensure that vulnerable residents are able to access the specialist welfare benefits and debt advice that they need.

Free event, all welcome, but please register by 5th November 2021 through ISLINGTON PEOPLE’S RIGHTS 2021 AGM Tickets.

This year, the IPR AGM was held virtually on the 10 November 2020, through Zoom. The speakers were Cllr Richard Watts, the Leader of Islington Council; the 2 local MPs, Jeremy Corbyn and Emily Thornberry; Kamran Mallick, the Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK; and Emma Whitby, the Chief Executive of Healthwatch Islington, highlighting the issues around digital exclusion. It was followed by a short Q&A session. It also dealt with the formal AGM business of the organisation. A recording can be seen below:

Tuesday 10th November. 6.30pm. Virtual Event through Zoom

The AGM of Islington People’s Rights (IPR) is always an interesting and informative event, and is taking place on Tuesday 10th November at 6.30pm. This year it is taking place as a Virtual Event through Zoom.

Speakers confirmed to speak, are; Jeremy Corbyn MP (Islington North) Emily Thornberry MP (Islington South and Finsbury); Cllr Richard Watts, the Leader of Islington Council; Kamran Mallick, the Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK, and Emma Whitby, the Chief Executive, of Healthwatch Islington, highlighting the issue of digital exclusion. The IPR AGM is in many ways more of a public meeting

This event is taking place during an unprecedented period given the impact of Covid-19 on local residents and more widely. There is also the evident impact of welfare reforms, and indebtedness. Islington People’s Rights is striving to ensure that vulnerable residents are able to access the specialist welfare benefits and debt advice that they need.

Free event, all welcome, but please register by the 2nd November through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-peoples-rights-2020-agm-tickets-126393124237 You will then be sent the Zoom link and key documentation prior to the actual meeting on the 10th November.

Islington People’s Rights is turning 50! For events to celebrate this, please see IPR@50.