Hear some insights from educators using our latest resource, Exploring the Freedom Charter. This 5-lesson unit, made in collaboration with the @antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social teaches students about the Freedom Charter and the context of Apartheid South Africa during its creation.

#MandelaDay This print by Paddy Donnelly of IDAF, donated to the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre. Part-colourised in respect to Madiba. The red ribbon marks his fight on HIV/AIDS + call that treatment is a #humanright. His example of action, service, courage & commitment lives on. Now #ItIsInYourHands

#OTD 1955, the Congress of the People began in #Kliptown. To mark 71 years, we’re launching 'Exploring the #FreedomCharter' - a free, adaptable 5-part resource for schools Collab w. @teachfortomorrowuk.bsky.social 🙏 @unieastanglia.bsky.social & NLHF antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/resources/ed...

Exploring the Freedom Charter - Anti Apartheid Legacy

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8 May 1996 South Africa adopted new Constitution At its heart: the Bill of Rights, setting out the dignity, equality and freedoms that must be protected Artist Norman Kaplan responded, see his linocuts at Worldly Wicked & Wise, London NW6 - on now @actsa-uk.bsky.social #OnThisDay #HumanRights

We’re hiring 👇 🔹 Operations & Development Manager 🔹 Interpretation Producer Be part of new #antiapartheid museum exploring solidarity, activism & social justice antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/opportunitie... Applicants must have the right to work in the UK #MuseumJobs #Heritage #Jobs #WeAreHiring

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Marina Gentry Espinosa @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social reflects on visitor engagement with #AllShallBeAffordedDignity and learnings from #antiapartheid #history At Thin Ice Press #York ‘til Thurs @actsa-uk.bsky.social @aamarchives.bsky.social Read blog 🔗 antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/community-eng...

Community Engagement with 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!' - Anti Apartheid Legacy

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An amazing day at the London Marathon! ACTSA is so proud of our four runners 🎉 They have already raised thousands of pounds to help replace the legacies of colonialism with peace, justice and human rights It’s not too late to donate... click here to help us increase our impact: shorturl.at/wSBpw

On 26th & 27th April 1994 South Africa held its first free non-racial election, ending whites-only rule, electing a new Government and making Nelson Mandela the country's President. The 26th was for infirm voters and was also the day for exiles to vote abroad - including in Glasgow City Chambers.

MA student Olivia @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social blogs on behind scenes curating #NormanKaplan #art In @uoyborthwick.bsky.social collections, she highlights York student-led disinvestment campaigns Exhibition @ThinIcePress #York 'til 30th April Read blog 🔗 antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/behind-the-s...

24 April 1993 - RIP O.R.Tambo From Penton Street, he led ANC-in-exile as a banned liberation movement, building global solidarity #antiapartheid Now, his former HQ becomes space for learning & action 🖼️ by Elodie Yr9 📷 trustees inc @peterhain.bsky.social & advisors visit site #OliverTambo #OTD

Olivia @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social explores York’s #antiapartheid solidarity with South Africa’s liberation through @uoyborthwick.bsky.social archive materials shown w. Kaplan’s art in 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!' 'til 30/04, Thin Ice Press #York @actsa-uk.bsky.social @aamarchives.bsky.social

An iconic moment in modern history: Nelson Mandela walks free after 27 yrs Free Nelson Mandela (Rogan Productions & @actsa-uk.bsky.social & @aamarchives.bsky.social ) explores the era defining milestone + global movement behind it 🎬 BritishFilm Institute preview (Ep. 1)+ Q&A 📅 7 May 🎟️ Bfi.org.uk .

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in today’s @mstaronline.bsky.social Thin Ice Press, #York til 30th April Co-production @antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social @actsa-uk.bsky.social with support from students @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social Inc. materials @uoyborthwick.bsky.social morningstaronline.co.uk/article/more...

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All Shall Be Afforded DignityThin Ice Press, Peasholme Green, York★★★★★THE sumptuous ink black and strong white lines of Norman Kaplan’s linocuts were a powerful tool in the struggle against apartheid...

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@uoyarchaeology.bsky.social students lead the way to 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity! - #exhibition of #NormanKaplan artwork 📍Thin Ice Press #York ‘Til 30/04/26, free Co-produced @antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social @actsa-uk.bsky.social @aamarchives.bsky.social #linocut #art #activism #antiapartheid

Hope or uncertainty? Question from #History #Alevel students #Esher6thFormCollege @peterhain.bsky.social reflects on release of #NelsonMandela from prison — it forced a public recognition that white apartheid rule was ending 🎥 Full film + learning resource on our website → Educational Resources

21 March marks Human Rights Day in South Africa & UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Kaplan’s #linoprint reflect the struggle for rights & dignity All Shall Be Afforded Dignity! on now at Thin Ice Press #york, with @actsa-uk.bsky.social & @uoyborthwick.bsky.social

A fantastic new exhibition, drawing on materials from our Southern African and University Archive collections to showcase the art of anti-apartheid activist Norman Kaplan. Open until 30th April at our old home of St Anthony's Hall in central York.

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Marina & Olivia, MA MuseumStudies @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social curated our coproduced w. @actsa-uk.bsky.social exhib, 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!' @Thin Ice Press #York connecting Kaplan’s art with local #antiapartheid solidarity via @uoyborthwick.bsky.social archives 'til 30 Apr #art #print

Don't miss this new exhibition two of our students have been working on with the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre and Thin Ice Press!

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Marina & Olivia, MA MuseumStudies @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social curated our coproduced w. @actsa-uk.bsky.social exhib, 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!' @Thin Ice Press #York connecting Kaplan’s art with local #antiapartheid solidarity via @uoyborthwick.bsky.social archives 'til 30 Apr #art #print

44 years ago this week, a bomb was detonated at 28 Penton St, the exiledANC HQ. Carried out by SA's apartheid regime to disrupt solidarity & resistance. Today, we rebuild the site, the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre. What was meant to silence strengthened the struggle. #AntiApartheidLegacy #OnThisDay

Marina & Olivia, MA MuseumStudies @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social curated our coproduced w. @actsa-uk.bsky.social exhib, 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!' @Thin Ice Press #York connecting Kaplan’s art with local #antiapartheid solidarity via @uoyborthwick.bsky.social archives 'til 30 Apr #art #print

“What was the most important thing that made apartheid end?” @peterhain.bsky.social explains it was many pressures coming together - resistance, international boycotts & solidarity 🎥 Full #film + resource antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/lord-peter-hain-my-fight-against-apartheid-primary-schools-and-ks3

Work has taken place thru’ 2025 at 28 Penton Street This short film shows moments during transformation of the façade of the former ANC-in-exile office into the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre — shaped through collaboration, care & community Opening 2026 #AntiApartheidLegacy #CivicSpaces #Heritage

“Maps of the mind.” AALC community member Thami Skosana reflects on the student movement against apartheid - and the need not just to resist, but to contribute and bring about change. 📍visit #SecretMaps exhibition @britishlibrary.bsky.social #antiapartheidlegacy #film #solidarity #resistance

Maps aren’t neutral. In this clip from ´Off the Grid’, Nadia Joseph reflects on how maps have been used to control, erase and weaponise power — and why those legacies still matter today 📍visit @britishlibrary.bsky.social for #SecretMaps #exhibition b4 18th Jan #antiapartheid #antiapartheidlegacy

Our volunteer Akira Nakajima reflects on his childhood in Johannesburg, moving between #Japan & #SouthAfrica, and how these experiences shaped his understanding of #freedom, #solidarity and the legacy of #apartheid Read his blog: antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/learnings-fr...

Learnings from Anti-Apartheid - Akira Nakajima - Anti Apartheid Legacy

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Under colonial rule and #apartheid, mapping imposed control As Vusi Mathebula says, reclaiming place names “turns things around,” reasserts the power of the #map, & foregrounds the #voice + #identity of Indigenous #communities Secret Maps @britishlibrary.bsky.social 'till 18th Jan #antiapartheid

Not all resistance is quiet — some of it sings This clip from our film in @britishlibrary.bsky.social’s Secret Maps exhibition centres Meadowlands (1956), Strike Vilakazi’s response to the Sophiatown forced removals, an anthem of defiance. Visit Secret Maps til 18th Jan '26 #antiapartheid #music

Yr6 at Hanover Primary #islington respond to @peterhain.bsky.social talk on #apartheid: “It’s important we learn from our past and make sure it doesn’t happen again.” 🎥 Full #film + resource (Primary&KS3): antiapartheidlegacy.org.uk/lord-peter-hain-my-fight-against-apartheid-primary-schools-and-ks3

🔥 “Learning from history is the key to a better future” In our mural #codesign workshops, community members connected by anti-apartheid & contemporary activism & diaspora heritage shared stories, memories + hopes, shaping the mural for new AALCentre #Mural #art #Solidarity #HAMtheIllustrator

Mandela Statue consultation begins! The display online of photos/videos of the 5 maquettes will go live at 11am on Fri.7th Nov. at bit.ly/NMstatuesurvey The actual stunning scale models will be on display in Glasgow City Chambers every day Mon 10-Fri 14 Nov. for anyone to look and leave comments.