Amnesty International at Roedean – £588

The work of Amnesty International is so important because they aim to protect and empower people, by campaigning to tackle human rights abuses, particularly within vulnerable communities. We at Amnesty Society support this organisation because we believe that the protection of human rights can help make the world a safer place. While we alone cannot solve global challenges, supporting Amnesty with the resources we have, and raising awareness of current affairs within our school community ensures that we do not lose sight of the harsh realities many societies are forced to live in.

This term we centred our campaign on women’s rights, focusing on the current humanitarian crisis in Iran that was sparked following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody. The nationwide protests in Iran were a plea for gender equality and governmental responses to poverty, as the demonstrators cried the words “women, life, and freedom.”

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who supported our fundraiser – we raised £588 – and we hope it inspired you all to reflect on the current-day global inequalities. As well as the freedom we can enjoy to wear clothes of our choosing, where this can, in some states, lead to prosecution. We are looking forward to being more proactive around school to continue our support for Amnesty International! If you would like to get involved, you can find us in the Humanities Classroom on Wednesday Activity 2.

Sarah and Anike (Yr13)

Fola Loved BIP

'Over the span of three weeks, there have been three trips to the BIP print workshop in Brighton, and I managed to go twice because I am an overachiever (and it’s just a very good excuse to get work done!). From the moment you step into the workshop, you are transported into this whimsical land of colors, printing presses, and the smell of white spirit lingering in the atmosphere. You are immediately put to work as you are separated into two groups, one for etching and the other for lino. After slaving away at a lino block and etching plate days beforehand, I finally got the chance to witness the fruits of my labour. I got to experiment with different colors, textures, and backgrounds in ways I couldn’t even fathom before stepping foot in the workshop. Although it was a rigorous process and my legs felt like kit kats after each visit, it was a unique experience that I will never forget, that broadened my skills, and expanded my love for the art of printing. I will forever remember it and cherish this opportunity.'

Fola (Yr11)