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Centre launches second edition of LACUNA Magazine

The Centre for Human Rights in Practice has launched the second edition of it's flagship project: LACUNA Magazine: A Writing Wrongs Project. This edition showcases original expert commentary and investigative journalism on the theme of "Austerity and Prosperity", an issue in which the Centre has developed particular expertise. The lead feature: "Down the rabbit hole: Single parenthood in austerity Britain" has been picked up and re-published by the New Statesman. To read the exciting and challenging content featured in this edition please visit www.lacuna.org.uk


Centre Advertising Phd on Impact of Welfare Reform

The Centre for Human Rights in Practice is currently advertising a fully-funded Phd studentship on the human rights and equality impact of welfare reform. The closing date is 15 May.

The project is a collaboration between the Centre and Coventry City Council. The ESRC-Funded Collaborative PhD will investigate the human rights and equality impacts of welfare reform, public spending cuts and cost of living increases on vulnerable groups and individuals in Coventry.

To find out more about this opportunity please see http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/chrp/projects/spendingcuts/welfarereform/

Tue 22 Apr 2014, 10:42 | Tags: impact assessment, james harrison, spending cuts

Centre hosts "Equality and human rights legislation and challenges to welfare benefit sanctions" round table

On the 10th February, The Centre is hosting a round table meeting: using Equality and Human Rights legislation to challenge welfare benefit sanctions.
Tue 21 Jan 2014, 23:47 | Tags: impact assessment, spending cuts, sanctions

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