PUBLIC EVENTS
Ciham’s 25th Birthday Party
Ciham Ali is an Eritrean-American who was unlawfully detained in Eritrea when she was only 15 years old. She has not been seen since, and the US government has yet to intervene in her case.
Join us on her 25th birthday to learn more about her case., how you can get involved and to show solidarity ith her and her loved ones.
Sunday, April 23, 2022 - 8:00 PM (GMT)
Commemorating Patriarch Abune Antonios
Patriarch Abune Antonios was unlawfully detained by the Eritrean government after criticising them. He recently died after 16 years in detention. Join us as we commemorate his life & discuss the systematic practice of unlawful detentions in Eritrea.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 8:00 PM (GMT)
#EritreaAt30 - How Do We Achieve Liberation?
After fighting Africa's longest liberation war, Eritrea finally gained independence in 1991. Today the country is in a deep political and human rights crisis. Join us on the 30th anniversary of Eritrean independence for a discussion about the current situation and what we need to do to achieve Eritrean liberation. Our panelists include members of the Eritrean diaspora who have been involved in the movement for change in different ways, and will be using their experiences and expertise to help us explore this pressing question.
Eritrean artists will conclude the event by showcasing how they celebrate and commemorate our culture as they also advocate for Eritrean human rights in the diaspora. This Natzinet, we want to honor independence day in a way that creates space for both our sorrow and our joy as Eritreans. Join us in commemorating the past, acknowledging the present and imagining a better future for our country.
Sunday, May 30, 2021, 8pm (GMT)
Ciham’s 24th Birthday Party
When she was just 15 years old, Ciham Ali was arrested by the Eritrean authorities while trying to leave the country. She has not been seen since. It’s been 8 years. This April she is turning 24. Join our virtual birthday party for Ciham to celebrate and stand in solidarity with her, and learn about how you can get involved in our #FreeCiham campaign.
The event will be attended by Ciham’s family and friends, artists and poets. There will also be an open mic for people who want to share something for Ciham.
Sunday, April 11, 2021, 6pm (GMT)
#FreeCiham Instagram Live
Ciham is spending another birthday behind bars, and we will spend her entire birthday month actively and loudly campaigning for her release. Join our Instagram Live today to learn more about Ciham’s case and how you can get involved to #FreeCiham
Thursday, April 1, 2021, 9pm (GMT)
The Humanitarian Crisis in Tigray
There are 4.5 million people in Tigray in need of emergency food. The humanitarian crisis is a result of the conflict between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray regional government ruling party, Tigray People's Liberation Front (PLF), which began in November 2020. At first, humanitarian access was completely blocked to the region. Since December, humanitarian access has been allowed but has been extremely limited due to restrictions and slow processes by Ethiopian authorities.
Join the campaign #AllowAccessToTigray to put pressure on Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed to immediately allow full humanitarian access to Tigray and prevent more suffering for Ethiopian civilians and Eritrean refugees living there.
Thursday, February 4, 2021, 9pm (GMT)
What Does Unity Mean?
Join our live discussion series hosted by One Day Seyoum executive member Michal Petros. This time we are discussing “What does unity mean?” and some of the guests coming on are Andom Ghebreghiorgis and Hanan from @hananscorner.
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Sunday, December 20, 2020, 8pm (GMT)
19 Stolen Years - Silent Protest and Speeches From Family Members of the Imprisoned
19 years ago, the Eritrean government shut down the free press and imprisoned the country’s most outspoken journalists and politicians. This played a crucial role in establishing the brutal dictatorship that has destroyed the lives of countless Eritreans and forced too many to flee.
Join our virtual event for a 19 minutes of silence on the 19th anniversary of the Eritrean dictatorship - one minute for each year. The silent protest will be followed by speeches by children of prominent political prisoners. The daughters of Seyoum Tsehaye, one of the journalists imprisoned in 2001, will be speaking alongside Efrem Berhan, the son of Berhan Abrehe, the former minister of finance who has been imprisoned without a trial since 2018 after publishing a book critical of the regime..
Sunday, September 20, 2020, 6pm (GMT)
Panel Discussion on the Two Year Anniversary of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Peace Agreement
The 2018 Eritrea-Ethiopia peace deal was thought by many to thaw decades-long tensions between the two countries and signal an end to the decades-long human rights crisis in Eritrea. Two years later, not much has changed.
Tune in to our panel discussion to hear experts from both countries assess the initial promises of the 2018 Peace Deal, compare their initial reactions to their feelings today, and discuss the deal’s impact (or lack thereof) on Eritrean and Ethiopian politics.
Sunday, July 12, 2020, 6pm (GMT)
Q&A and Update on Ciham’s Case
Join our Instagram Live tomorrow to get an update on Ciham's case, #Purple4Ciham and our next steps. There will also be a Q&A at the end.
Sunday, April 26, 2020, 7pm (GMT)
Ciham’s 23rd Birthday Party
We invite you to the celebration of the girl at the center of #Purple4Ciham. April 3rd is Ciham's 23rd birthday. We are dedicating Saturday for the fun and festivities as we thought it best to party on a day where more of you could participate. You've all spent the week colouring the internet purple, sharing Ciham's story with the world.
It's been eight years since she's celebrated a birthday with her loved ones, we have hope in our hearts that next year is different. This day will be filled with music, entertainment, and celebration.There'll be singing, poetry, and dancing (amongst other fun things); this is an event you don't want to miss!
We look forward to many of you passionate people joining us, we thank you for being a part of #Purple4Ciham thus far. This day is for Ciham, who deserves more than what she has been through these past eight years.
Happy birthday, sister. We won't stop fighting until you're free, celebrating this day alongside us.
Sunday, April 4th, 2020, 7pm (GMT)
Film screening: The Stories
Bring your lunch to our screenings of our first episode of 'The Stories', our video series where we meet people whose family members, friends or colleagues currently are imprisoned in Eritrea.
In this episode we meet Meaza and Hanna Solomon, whose parents both have been imprisoned since 2001.
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The One Day Seyoum team will be in the JCR all day collecting signatures on behalf of unjustly imprisoned. Drop by our stall if you want to find out more, ask us questions or get involved!
Wednesday, March 9th, 2019, 1pm (GMT)
Open Meeting for #EvacuateRefugeesFromLibya Campaign
Following the panel we organised on the situation in Libya, many wished to join our campaign to #EvacuateRefugeesFromLibya. To open up the campaign to non-members of One Day Seyoum, we are having an open meeting to put together a task force specifically for this. We have made the general plan for the campaign and the purpose of the meeting is to plan our activities and set the roles in the task force. Come if you want to get involved! If you cannot make it or are based outside of London, send us an e-mail on info@onedayseyoum.com
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, 6-8pm (GMT)
Refugees trapped in Libya - What Can We Do?
Tens of thousands of refugees and migrants are currently trapped in detention centres in Libya under horrific conditions. They are routinely abused, tortured, raped and sold off as slaves. With EU authorities cooperating with Libya to make refugees only route to Europe (boats over the Mediterranean sea) more dangerous, refugees are forced to wait for the rare UNCHR resettlements for a way out.
Recently, a migrant who had been trapped in Libya for 9 months lit himself on fire after being denied resettlement. The situation is dire to say the least.
What is going on in Libya is inhumane, unacceptable and heartbreaking. But it is not hopeless - there are ways we can help.
Join our panel discussion to learn more about the situation for refugees in Libya and what you can do to help.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2018, 7pm (GMT)