The British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) and the South West Equality Network have announced that the Human Rights Tour 2015 will be coming to Exeter on 6 October for a Community Day.

Now in its fifth year, the BIHR's Human Rights Tour partners with local groups from across the UK bidding to bring BIHR to town for free-to-attend pop-up community education and debate days to raise awareness about human rights.

This year the tour will stop by in Exeter to discuss and debate with local people about how human rights are relevant in our lives and what the future holds for the universal protections we all share.

This year's Tour is particularly special, forming part of BIHR's 15 Days of Action to mark 15 years of the Human Rights Act. The 15 days will take place from 2 – 16 October, stopping in Exeter on 6 October.

Deputy Director of BIHR, Sanchita Hosali, said: "The British Institute of Human Rights is thrilled to be coming to Exeter as part of this year's Human Rights Tour. With powerful voices talking about unravelling the protection of our universal human rights here at home, it is more important than ever before for each of us to recognise what is at stake.

Together with the South West Equality Network, we will provide a much needed space for a conversation with the people of Devon on the often untold story of the Human Rights Act and the protections and benefits it brings to all of us."

The Devon City Council are hosting the event in Exeter at the Exeter Library, Castle Street from 10am – 4pm. Free tickets can be booked here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fifteen-days-of-action-full-day-community....