UK Society Issues

Anne Frank Trust UK

Draws upon the life story of Anne Frank to help teach and promote tolerance in the UK today. Includes information on educational resources, community initiatives and exhibitions.

The Armageddon Conspiracy

Offering information about the alleged Illuminati conspiracy and the new world order.

Campaign Against Political Correctness

Contains information about political correctness, how to complain against it, and why it matters.

Campaign for Adventure

Promotes a healthy spirit of adventure and campaigns against the tendency, particularly of government, to encourage people to avoid all risks. Includes campaign highlights, news and ambitions.

Campaign for Press and Broadcasting Freedom

Campaigns for press and broadcasting freedom in UK, with details of current campaigns and archives of stories.

The Carlisle Park Affair - Where Silence Is Golden

An account of a building scandal in Co Down, by Gerry Rice; includes an on-line book recording his battle for justice.

Carnegie UK Trust

Supports investigations into major issues which are impacting upon the lives of people.

The Census Campaign

Campaign run by the Humanist Association urging people of no faith to tick the "no religion" box on the 2011 census, arguing that the phrasing of the question leads to an artificially high figure of Christians in the UK being reported.

Clinic for Boundaries Studies

Provides support services for people who feel they have been harmed by a professional in a position of trust - this might be through inappropriate sexual behaviour, confidentiality breach, financial exploitation or any other breach of professional boundaries.

Count Me Out

Opposes the arms company Lockheed Martin’s involvement in the 2011 census. Includes resources and information on how to get involved with the campaign.

David Icke's Official Forums

Featuring discussion of a wide variety of conspiracy theories, paranormal events and alleged cover ups.

Enough

Contains resources and information about this anti-consumerism campaign.

Ethical Census

Campaigns against the involvement in the 2011 Scottish census of CACI Ltd, a US defence contractor implicated in unethical interrogation techniques in Abu Ghraib.

Ethics in Action

A guide to current campaigns supported by the Cooperative Group, tackling issues from climate change to human rights. Includes campaign materials and how to get involved.

Globalise Resistance

Brings together groups and individuals opposed to the global growth of corporate power.

Ian R Crane

Conspiracy theory lecturer offers information about this work and merchandise.

Intern Aware

Campaigns for fair pay for interns, particularly in politics; includes policy documents and information on getting involved with the campaign.

Justice for All

Coalition of charities and other concerned parties, campaigning against government cuts to the legal aid budget.

Kindness Scotland

Part of the World Kindness Movement; includes information on success stories and on the work of this organisation.

The Libel Reform Campaign

A campaign to reform the libel laws of England and Wales. Includes a report assessing the impact of English libel law on freedom of expression in the UK and internationally, a petition, news, and a portfolio of significant legal cases.

Noise Abatement Society

Details about the campaigns of this anti-noise advocacy organisation, with featured articles and allows the submission of complaints for action.

Noise Action Week

An organisation which promotes practical solutions to everyday noise problems; includes downloadable resources and events.

Ombudsman Watchers

Campaigns for the radical reform or abolishment of public services and local government ombudsmen.

Opinsy

Issues debate site where users can click to agree or disagree with a particular stance or debate the issue further.

Parity

Promotes and protects the equal rights of men and women to the enjoyment of all civil, political, economic social and cultural rights under the law.

People and Planet

Student network campaigning to end world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment.

Pink Stinks

Undertakes small, focused campaigns to counteract a drip-drip of sexism from the media and companies marketing to young girls. Includes articles on positive role models and news of successful campaign results so far.

Re-Imagine Your High Street

Campaigns against regeneration projects creating "clone towns" and offers workshops and advice to those seeking to build upon what their towns already have.

Right to Work

Aims to unite those in and out or work, students and pensioners and all those reliant on the NHS, state schools and care to build resistance to government austerity programmes.

Rightsnet

Provides access to up to date welfare rights and social welfare law information.

Sch News

Comprehensive database of contacts and informative sites about current issues and activism.

Scientists for Global Responsibility

A membership organisation of scientists, engineers, IT professionals, and architects formed to promote science and technology that contributes to peace, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Includes details of projects and issues, events, publications, and news.

Scottish Voluntary Euthanasia Society

Advocates for voluntary euthanasia and provides information on living wills.

Speakers Corner Trust

A registered charity which promotes free expression, public debate and active citizenship. sctforum

TEDx Houses of Parliament

Event run by TED where inspirational speakers share ideas on the theme of democracy. https://www.facebook.com/TEDxHousesOfParliament TEDxHoP

Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace

Created in memory of two children killed in the IRA's 1993 bombing of Warrington; describes their work in support of non-violent conflict resolution, with resources and publications, news, and contacts.

Tourism Concern

Details the campaign which works with the tourism industry and communities in destination countries to reduce social and environmental problems connected to tourism.

Trafficking Culture

University of Glasgow research project which aims to produce an evidence-based picture of the contemporary global trade in looted cultural objects. culturetraffic

UK Kindness Movement

Campaigns for greater kindness and compassion from ordinary people towards one another.

United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN)

Represents a network of groups opposing the expansion of waste incineration in the UK; includes campaign materials and resources, a list of members, news, and contacts.

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