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London Legal Walk 2021

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IPR will be taking part in the London Legal Walk once again on Monday 18th October 2021. This year we have an IPR team of 5, made up of staff, trustees, and supporters. The sponsored 10km walk in central London is organised by The London Legal Support Trust, who work to support access to justice in London and the South East.

All the money raised by the IPR team goes direct to Islington People’s Rights to help us continue our vital work helping Islington’s most vulnerable residents. We hope to raise more than £2000 for Islington People’s Rights. If you would like to donate, please visit the following link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IPRadvice21

Islington People’s Rights AGM 2020 – recording

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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:

Islington People’s Rights AGM 2020

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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.

IPR@50

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IPR @ 50

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

Islington People’s Rights AGM 2019

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Leader Islington Council

Tuesday 19th 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 19th 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, and this year marks our 50th Anniversary, so we are hoping for a particularly good attendance.

This year, speakers confirmed to date are: Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council, Louisa McGeehan, Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and John Muldoon, former chair of Islington People’s Rights, who was involved with the organisation for several decades. Other speakers also invited, confirmations awaited. 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 tell us if you have any special dietary requirements.

This event forms part of the IPR@50 initiative that marks the 50th Anniversary of Islington People’s Rights. It is taking place during an unprecedented period of welfare reforms, notably related to the roll out of Universal Credit. 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 14th November 2019 through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/islington-peoples-rights-2019-agm-tickets-73427574853