Every year, the human rights conference is jam packed with exciting events. From concerts to marches, lectures to workshops, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and get hands on experience tackling human rights issues. This year's AGM will take place in Denver, CO from March 30th - April 1st 2012 at the Denver Marriott City Center on 1701 California Street.
For more details check the preliminary conference agenda here and check out a list of our confirmed speakers here.
Make sure to also check in with us on Twitter @AmnestyAGM and like us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/AGM2012. Also! Check out our photo stream from last year's AGM in San Francisco on our Amnesty International's Picasa Page.
Attention Local Groups:
What better way to kick off the AGM than to expand your activist skill sets and connect with fellow local group leaders from all across the US? Come join us to Rise up for rights!
Local Group and Area Coordinator Training and Planning Session
Friday, March 30, 2012 | 9:30am – 3:15pm
On Friday, March 30th, 2012 during the AGM, Amnesty International calls on all leaders and local groups to come together for a special planning and training session. This is a half-day gathering which provides a unique platform for current and emerging Local Group leaders and Area Coordinators from across the country to connect, learn, and help shape Amnesty's work.
- Local Group members will learn more about Amnesty's work, train to become more effective human rights leaders, and have the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others committed to human rights work.
- Area Coordinators will learn how to help advance Amnesty's human rights agenda and build Amnesty's local presence in their areas, as well as learn to develop more effective partnerships with other local human right
Read more about the session and the agenda here.
For more information and to register contact jfeuer@aiusa.org.
Amnesty International Ongoing Issues
AIUSA is constantly involved in a great number of pressing human rights issues worldwide, such as our Individuals at Risk and Demand Dignity Campaigns, among others. Please feel free to peruse the website to familiarize yourself with our several campaigns, many of which will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting.
Don't forget to check back here for more information closer to the AGM 2012!
