Event Details

LSESU Atheist, Secularist and Humanist Society public debate Date: Tuesday 15 October 2013 Time: 6.30-8pm Venue: CLM4.02, Clement House Speakers: Akeela Ahmed, Dr Edie Friedman, Dr Taj Hargey, Maryam Namazie Chair: Professor Chetan Bhatt Is the Niqab (face veil) a human right, a security concern or a symbol of oppression? Given the most recent events, this debate will shed some light on this controversial topic. Akeela Ahmed is the Director of the Christian Muslim Forum. Edie Friedman is the founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Council for Racial Equality. Taj Hargey is the Director of the Muslim Educational Centre of Oxford. Maryam Namazie is the founder and spokesperson for One Law for All and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain. This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email c.m.moos@lse.ac.uk or call 074 2872 0599.