International Conference Against Disappearances
Submitted by admin on 13 October, 2010 - 13:41
This resolution, submitted by the Regional Executive, was carried unanimously by the October meeting of the Regional Council:
That this Regional Council sponsors the International Conference Against Disappearances that is taking place in London from December 9 – 12 2010 and agrees to send delegates.
That we promote the Conference through internal mailings and amongst branches.
That we request the Council of Executives to sponsor the Conference and seek support from branches nationally.
That we make a donation of £100 to assist with the organisation of the Conference.
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