The Drone Campaign Network is holding a day gathering for those interested in campaigning on the growing use of drones. The event will take place at Friends Meeting House, Euston on Saturday 14 June. The day will include speakers, workshops and planning for the Week of Action on Drones later this year. Speakers include
- Jennifer Gibson, Reprieve
- Alice Ross, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
- Chris Cole, Drone Wars UK
- Chris Jones, Statewatch
Workshops will focus on national and local campaigns around the use of both military and civil drones.
The event is free but donations are welcome.
To book your place please email: campaigns@dronewars.net
PROGRAMME:
10.00am: Registration Tea/Coffee
10.30am: Welcome
10.45am: Drone Wars: Yesterday, Today Tomorrow? Panel with Jen Gibson, Reprieve; Chris Cole, Drone Wars UK and Alice Ross, Bureau of Investigative Journalism
12.00am: The Drones in Our Skies: Panel with Chris Jones, Statewatch.
12.45pm: Lunch (Please bring your own or café open in Friends House)
1.30pm Re-group and announcements
1.45pm Workshops/working groups
- Building the Campaign: Penny Walker, DCN & Chris Nineham, Stop the War
- Israeli Drone Wars: the British connection: Mary Dobbing DWUK & Tom & Therezia, Corporate Watch
- Drones and NVDA – Maya Evans, VCNV & Henrietta Cullinan London Catholic Worker
- Campaigning on Domestic Drones – Chris Jones, Statewatch & TBC
3.15pm Short report back
3.30pm Where to from here: Week of Action plans & discussion
4.00pm AoB / notices
4.30pm Finish
To book your place please email: campaigns@dronewars.net