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Corporate Greed versus People's Need

Central United Reformed Church - The Norfolk Room, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield City Centre S1 2JB (corner of Chapel Walk)
Wealth is extracted from global South communities by multinational companies whose ‘corporate power’ is facilitated by global North institutions and governments. As the world faces climate catastrophe, the elite intend pumping every last drop of oil, while at the same time grabbing the reins of the transition, so that the rights, freedoms, and dignity of marginalised communities everywhere continue to…
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Al-Nakba Day

Outside Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone St. Sheffield S1 2HH
15th May is Al-Nakba Day, marking the date in 1948 when 750,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes and villages during the creation of the Israeli state. Actions in Sheffield will include a rally outside the Town Hall on Wednesday after the council refused to debate a petition calling for a statement of solidarity with Palestinians. Full information on…
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International Conscientious Objectors Day

Barkers Pool, outside City Hall, S1 2HB
Sheffield Creative Action for Peace (SCRAP) will be laying a White Poppy wreath at Sheffield’s cenotaph, to remember those who refused to bear arms in war, throughout history and today. There will be testimony from peace protesters in Israel, Ukraine and Russia, and a minutes’ silence. SCRAP is a Sheffield group using creative actions to campaign against war, inspired by…
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Walking Tour - The Radical Socialist History of Sheffield

Starting from Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone St. Sheffield S1 2HH
Join members of the Socialist Workers Party on a walk around the city centre to learn about Sheffield’s radical history, including sites of suffragette and Chartist activism. The first tour begins at Sheffield Town Hall at 12 noon followed by another at 3pm. Cost £5 for students/low-waged, £10 standard, £15 solidarity. Book in advance on the Eventbrite link below for…
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Global Justice Sheffield meeting

Central United Reformed Church (Room 3), 60 Norfok St. Sheffield S1 2JB (corner of Chapel Walk)
The monthly meeting of Global Justice Sheffield, which works alongside people protesting in the developing world, campaigning for justice for the world’s poor, people before profit, and a sustainable world. Global Justice aims to change the actions, policies and institutions of governments, corporations and wealthy minorities, which are preventing an end to war, poverty and injustice. They mobilise people in…
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Resilience Symposium

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane S1 4FW
A one-day symposium celebrating the resilience of marginalized communities, including migrants and individuals with disabilities, showcasing their strategies for overcoming systemic challenges. Organised by Welcoming Cultures, featuring a range of speakers and community organisations including Jiten Patel (Diversync), Terezia Terry (Welcoming Cultures), Helen Sims (Voluntary Action Sheffield) and Kathyrn Littlewood (Sheffield Voices). Lunch, tea and coffee provided. Part of Sheffield’s…
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