2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights 

* Featuring Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan! *

October 23-25, 2009
Sheraton Richmond West
6625 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
1-800-325-3535
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Come join other AI activists from around the Mid-Atlantic region for an inspiring weekend affirming the full spectrum of rights and human dignity for all.  The conference theme is “Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights.”  We are proud to be hosting our Amnesty International Secretary General, Irene Khan at our regional conference this year.  She will be speaking about her new book The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights and the critical importance of AI’s new Demand Dignity campaign.

We look forward to seeing you all at the conference and thank you for your commitment to the human rights movement!

NEWS AND FEATURES

Full program coming soon.

Events to include:
- Working With Volunteer Leaders Panel
- Cheesecake and Resolutions
- Stretch Your Activism (Yoga with a message!)
- Local Group Caucus Lunch
- Student and Youth Caucus Lunch
- Amnesty International 101
- State Campaign Planning

Registration

Accommodations

The Sheraton Richmond West is offering Amnesty International conference attendees a special room rate of $89 for a single or double, plus local taxes and fees.

Conference attendees must make their own reservations directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-325-3535. Be sure to mention "Amnesty International USA" to obtain this special group rate.

Reservations must be made by Tuesday, September 22, to take advantage of the special rate!
However, space is limited, so please make your reservations as soon as possible!

Please plan to arrive on site early Friday evening to participate in our Friday evening Welcoming Reception and Town Hall.