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Wednesday 9^th May, 5.30-7.30pm, Memorial Theatre, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus, Victoria University

Action-packed on-campus event for Fairtrade Fortnight! Hear first-hand from Fairtrade coffee producer Michael Toliman from Papua New Guinea about the impact of Fairtrade on his community, followed by talks from Matt Lamason (Peoples Coffee) and Pravin Sawmy (FTAANZ). After this enjoy some delicious (and free!) Fairtrade desserts, a mix and mingle with some Fairtrade businesses, and an opportunity to learn more about the VicIDS “Make Vic Fairtrade” campaign.

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Speakers - Eliza Raymond (Global Volunteer Network), Vicki Soanes (former ATD Fourth World Volunteer Corps member), Sam Buchanan (activist, sometimes development commentator and former international development volunteer)
Interested in international volunteering, its potential impacts or the ethical issues behind it? Come along to hear three speakers with experience in the area of international volunteering tackle these issues. Promises to be an engaging and challenging panel for anyone with an interest in this area, regardless of your perspective.

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Monday 23 April, 5:15pm, Cotton Building Room 304, Kelburn Campus

Dr Ramon Das (Senior Lecturer, Philosophy) will be discussing aspects of the ethics of humanitarian intervention. In recent years it has become common to speak of an ‘American Empire.’  The talk will explore some of the implications of that empire for questions of ‘humanitarian intervention’ in places such as Kosovo, Darfur, Libya, and Syria.

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Set in the unique Pacific community of Taku, There Once was an Island: Te Henua e Nnoho follows the lives of Satty, Telo and Endar as they face the first devastating effects of climate change. Two visiting scientists offer advice but in the wake of a terrifying flood the islanders must decide whether to stay with their island or move to unfamiliar land, leaving their culture and language behind forever. Take a look at the trailer at 11017386

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The next VicIDS event will see the launch of a new Wellington based group dedicated to facilitating critical and constructive dialogue around local issues of oppression inAotearoa/New Zealand through interactive public forums, workshops, press releases, and the sharing of resources.

This information session will highlight areas of focus, such as the intersection of race, gender, and class, as well as aim for discussions on possible practical ways of working against oppression. The launch will give attendees the opportunity to get involved within the organisational structure of the group.

Come along for an engaging session and find out how you can get involved in the fight against entrenched oppression in the community.

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All are welcome to hear Claire Johnstone speak about her work with
Transparency International NZ, especially focusing on NZ’s role as the
world’s “least corrupt” nation and transparency initiatives in the
Pacific. Transparency International is a global civil society leading
the fight against corruption through a number of indicators of
different aspects of corruption. Claire is a founding member of TI New
Zealand and has served as a board member, Deputy-Chair and Chair.

Free fairtrade tea and coffee will be provided!

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Come find out more about VicIDS at our Initial General Meeting. Our president, Sarah, will deliver a short presentation about the club. Afterwards, we will have opportunities for new members to join our committee. There will be free fairtrade coffee, tea and snacks, yum!

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Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 March, 11am - 2pm, Wai-te-ata St (behind the library), Kelburn Campus

Bring along yourself and any interested friends to find out more about VicIDS and other development organisations. Join our committee members for a chat and a square of fair trade chocolate!

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All are welcome to come to VicIDS’ AGM. We will briefly talk a bit about the club, we will discuss the year that has been, and we will be electing officers for 2012 (positions range from President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Cultural Officer, Events Coordinators, Promo and Website Coordinator, General Committee positions). Great opportunity to get involved as a new member!

Free fairtrade tea and coffee provided!

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