Unite Against Fascism is holding its annual national conference on Saturday 13 February at the TUC Congress Centre in central London.
Date: Saturday 13 February
Time: 9.30am to 5pm
Venue: TUC Congress Centre, London WC1B 3LS
This will be a crucial event for everyone who opposes the fascist British National Party and wants to prevent it from making gains at the next general and local elections. It will also be a focus for all those resisting the rise of racist anti-Muslim groups such as the English Defence League.
The climate of racism against immigrants and Muslims, together with harsh and uncertain economic circumstances, have created conditions that have allowed the Nazis to grow. The BNP has been steadily building support over the past few years, culminating them gaining two MEP seats at the last European elections. Now BNP leader Nick Griffin intends to stand for parliament in Barking, a constituency where the fascists already have 11 councillors.
But the BNP has not gone unopposed. In the past year Unite Against Fascism has organised dozens of high-profile protests, rallies and campaigns against the Nazis. We helped disrupt Griffin's press conference, blockade the BNP's annual rally in Derbyshire, and most recently organised a huge protest outside the BBC studios when Griffin appeared on Question Time. UAF groups around the country have also regularly opposed the EDL in cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
The next six months will be vital for turning the tide against the fascists. UAF stands for uniting everyone who wants to fight back against the BNP and EDL - black and white, gay and straight, people of all religions and none. Come along to our conference and find out how you can join the movement.
Register now!
Fees are £5 for unwaged/students
To book please call 020 7801 2782 or go to www.uaf.org.uk
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