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Saturday 24th November, 1pm – 4:30pm

Fire in the Blood is the inspiring story of the South African people taking on the drug corporations and the government itself, and actually winning the affordable prices they need – for now!

It depicts the obstruction by Western pharmaceutical companies to provide lowcost antiretroviral drugs used for treatment of HIV/AIDS to people in Africa. The documentary is just one example of how patents monopolize the markets, and how activists are responding to the extortionate prices.

Heidi Chow (the lead GJN campaigner on Big Pharma) will introduce the Sheffield launch of the new phase of the campaign against corporate profiteering from unaffordable prices for life-saving drugs in developing countries, and then take questions and lead the post-film discussions.

A light lunch and refreshments will be available.

To book a free place email: globaljusticesheffield@gmail.com

Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 10 St. James Street, Sheffield S1 2EW (nr Sheffield Cathedral)

More info about the film

An intricate tale of ‘medicine, monopoly and malice’, FIRE IN THE BLOOD tells the story of how Western pharmaceutical companies and governments aggressively blocked access to low-cost AIDS drugs for the countries of Africa and the global south in the years after 1996 – causing ten million or more unnecessary deaths – and the improbable group of people who decided to fight back.

Shot on four continents and including contributions from global figures such as Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu and Joseph Stiglitz, FIRE IN THE BLOOD is the never-before-told true story of the remarkable coalition which came together to stop ‘the Crime of the Century’ and save millions of lives in the process.

As the film makes clear, however, this story is by no means over. With dramatic past victories having given way to serious setbacks engineered far from public view, the real fight for access to life-saving medicine is almost certainly just beginning.

A film by Dylan Mohan Gray, narrated by William Hurt.

Thursday 13th December, 7pm-9pm  (note change of date and venue)

This informal meeting is a good chance to bring any interested friends, partners or relatives to join in the festive spirit!

We will meet at the Dog & Partridge pub, 56 Trippet Lane, Sheffield S1 4EL.

Saturday 3rd November, 11:00am-4:30pm

The annual celebration of community and creativity with:

Ethical and affordable festive gifts
A wide range of quality crafts direct from the makers
Campaigning and charity group stalls
Live music and singing
Pop-up cafe

We will be attending this annual event at the Town Hall. If you are able to help out on the stall, contact o.blensdorf@gmail.com.

Entry fee: Only £1 for adults and children free

Wednesday 26th September, 7:30pm

Sheffield Climate Alliance are hosting this event for a second time running, giving the citizens of Sheffield a chance to raise their concerns on climate change with Paul Blomfield MP and hear his views.

Whether your concern is on fracking or forestry, transport or food, climate jobs or education, bring your succinct question or point along and hear what Paul has to say. Refreshments will be provided and there will be a stall highlighting the work SCA carry out.

Venue: Central United Reformed Church, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB

Hosted by Sheffield Climate Alliance. (GJS is a member of the alliance).

Further details and book your free tickets here.

Saturday 6th October, 12pm-2pm
Outside the Moor market: speakers, stalls and performance, organised by Sheffield People’s Assembly and Sheffield Trades Council. Part of a 12-day festival starting on Tuesday 25th September. Details from: tucsheffield@gmail.com or sheffieldpeoplesassembly@gmail.com.

Global Justice Sheffield will have a stall at this event. Please email us to offer help with getting signatures for our campaign actions on o.blensdorf@gmail.com.