Social Issues

Every activity at ELC is related to social issues. Areas of concern are particularly related to matters of social responsibility, social conscience and social justice. The Centre arranges talks, seminars, workshops and discussions to raise awareness and inform. ELC is not an advocacy group, as such, but aims to help people obtain a good knowledge base as citizens on which to form their opinions. On issues of public interest, we seek to go beyond what the media may tell us. We respect all informed well-reasoned opinion from those of any political, social or spiritual persuasion.

Topics in this area may deal with current issues or ongoing social concerns. Each year we have a particular focus although this is not a restriction. For 2003 our emphases are on Earth Charter and refugee issues.

Social Issues matters often lead us to make presentations cooperatively with other organisations.