The Student Human Rights Programme is hosting a Human Trafficking project to promote general awareness in developing countries. The event will consist of lectures, performances, discussion panels and a documentary and will be attended by some of the most important people in the field.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something amazing – there are a number of positions and teams you can apply to. You can get involved with publicity, get creative with the arts team, or gain experience in financial management.

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March will see the election of the Programme’s executive, in which all members are entitled to both stand and vote. Should you wish to apply, the following board positions will be available:
1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. External Relations and Innovations

Download [pdf] more info on applying.

The ECHR Moots Grand Final 2010 is almost upon us!
We have our slot scheduled in the Grand Chamber at the ECHR in Strasbourg on Friday 5 March, and will shortly be putting together a schedule of lectures and other ECHR-related activities for Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March. We would like to extend a warm invitation to all supporters of the Programme and encourage you to attend this very special occasion where you will be able to meet judges of the Court and enjoy a weekend in one of Europe’s most attractive cities.
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Thank you to all who have already volunteered for the Grass Roots project. The training sessions will run as follows:
the first training day will be on Monday 25th January 5:30 - 8:30pm, in Room SB1, 188 Tottenham Court Road. This is a ‘Working with Children’ course provided by the VSU. We are aware that some volunteers may have completed the course or one similar before. If you have attended the exact course before it is not necessary for you to do so again but if you have done a similar course, we strongly suggest that you come along to this course also.
We are told that ‘light snacks’ will be provided, and I’m sure it will provide a great excuse to grab a drink nearby afterwards, if anyone needs one. If you cannot attend this evening there are also others on Thursday 28th and Thursday 4th February, same time. Please let us know which session you wish to attend by emailing

Fear not, all ye with 9am lectures! As reading week approaches, the SHRP will be coming to the rescue of all early-rising students with complimentary coffee to raise spirits and awareness of the Programme. Come along to chat to the team about our current projects and how you can get involved - whether with an existing initiative, or with a new idea you may have - or perhaps you just fancy a free coffee! Venue: UCL Bloomsbury campus. Dates to be confirmed --- watch this space! ---

Review of recent event held on 8th December is available online now. Video of the event will be posted soon.

The new UCL SHRP Grassroots Initiative 2010 is seeking volunteers to work as educators and facilitators on our pilot human rights education schools project. Click here for more details

Dabble in computer science or content management? Enjoy a spot of coding and want to get involved in one of the most expansive student societies in UCL? Head over to the vacancies board and let us know!

Working with ELF on their Sustainable Communities Project, you will assist regionally under-represented groups in their understanding and strategic use of legal and democratic means available to them by which they can publicly participate in environmental decision making. This is done through community-driven events and advice clinics. Wide research opportunities available across all disciplines. Contact for more info

The second project in our work with the Equal Rights Trust, we are currently recruiting a mix of non-law and law volunteer researchers to work with the ERT on their global equality assessment report. Full in-house training will be provided. Contact for more details

Due to high popularity, this is now ticketed event - tickets are free - Click here for more info. An additional speaker, Matthew Ryder from Matrix Chambers, will also be on the panel

Thanks to all applicants for the incredible response to the recent recruitment round at the UCL SHRP. We hope to announce the results for Board and coordinator positions on Monday.
The current recruitment round does not preclude general involvement in the Programme. Please check Vacancies for more info

With coordinator positions applications now in, interest to get involved in all areas of projects and initiatives is now open! Want to get involved in the journal? Want to blog in the Exchange? Is graphic design your forté?  Get started today!

All application deadlines for coordinator positions have been extended until Sunday. There’s plenty to choose from - so see what you could do in the new Board of the programme and apply pronto!

Friday 20th November, 8.20pm
Introduced by the director Uberto Pasolini and film critic Kaleem Aftab, followed by a ‘Q&A’ session
The hilarious Sri Lankan film Machan, based on a true story about a group of desperate slum dwellers find an invitation to a handball tournament in Bavaria, will be screened from Friday at Empire cinema in Leicester Square.