Karim Ahmad khan
Karim Asad Ahmad Khan QC, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a British lawyer of Pakistani decent and a specialist in international criminal law and international human rights law. Following his appointment by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, he was, until 2021, an Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and served as the Special Adviser and […]
Tree planting event
Following COP 26 let’s take #Climateaction by planting trees for the planet at Montgomery Street Park Join our tree planting event on Saturday 13th November – from 10 to12pm Grab your tickets here: https://elrectreeplanting.eventbrite.co.uk Confirm your presence on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/214WGYvkI This is a unique opportunity to help plant trees for the planet, for our community and […]
Haloween Bake Sale/Book Swap!
Halloween themed bake sale/book swap! Kid friendly, costumes optional.Please note: gluten free, vegan will be available.Our event will be held at Edinburgh & Lothian Regional Equality Council (ELREC) Office. We will be holding a Halloween themed bake sale/book swap for our charitable cause. The event will be held between 12 pm -5pm.SLOT ONE- 12pm – […]
Get help from one of our bike buddies
Are you nervous about riding on Edinburgh’s roads? Join the bike buddies’ programme. We can pair you up with an experienced bike buddy! Wherever you need to cycle, your buddy will help you become a confident cyclist by tackling specific challenges on your chosen route. Contact cfc@elrec.org.uk / 0131 556 0441.
Guided ride to Craigmillar Castle Woods
This Sunday 23rd from 10am to 3:30pm. In partnership with Woodland Wheels Cycle and NKS, join us for our last Edinburgh ride of 2021 to explore our wonderful woods and cycleways in good company – sociable chat and fun guaranteed! The ride is free and we can provide a limited number of bikes and helmets. BOOKING ESSENTIAL […]
Big Swap Shop Event // Free clothes, utensils, books, etc!
Come along to find some great clothes, toys, books, DVDs, kitchen utensils and other stuff for FREE! Saturday 20th November, 12-4pmEric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Rd, EH10 4DP More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/301986501446384/ This event will enable you to swap clothes and other items and reduce the amount of textile produced and landfilled. Come and help the […]
‘Extinction: The Facts’ film screening & discussion
Come to watch and discuss David Attenborough’s new release ‘Extinction: The Facts’ on Thursday 4th November, 6pm to 8pm at Augustine United Church 41-43 George IV Bridge Edinburgh, EH1 1EL. With a million species at risk of extinction, Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all, threatening food and water security, undermining […]
Gender Discrimination
It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you because of your sex. This includes all employers, no matter how few people they employ. Most workers, including employees, agency workers, trainees and those who are self-employed have protection from sex discrimination at work.Navigating gender discrimination and trying to prevent it can be a tough […]
Cycle Ride to the new Lauriston Farm with a guided visit
The ride will go from NKS (near the Meadows) or North Edinburgh Arts to the new Lauriston Farm via North Edinburgh Arts, the Cramond promenade and back! We will be riding on cycle paths and the ride is relatively flat. We will be going at a reasonable pace and the ride will be led by […]
