Founded in 1998 by Jasmina Bojic, film critic and educator, UNAFF is an international documentary film festival originally established to honor the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It has grown and earned the respect of audiences and filmmakers alike for its fearless independence and integrity. In addition to providing early outlets …
The event organizers are rescheduling this event due to a forecast of rain and cold and want to get a good turn out and not get folks drenched! Join Amnesty members in San Francisco for a Photo Action and Press Conference with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and local human rights community members. In …
Please join American Indian Movement (AIM) members, prominent indigenous organizers and other advocates for an urgent rally calling on President Biden to grant clemency to Native American elder Leonard Peltier—this year! What: Rally to Free Leonard Peltier with Speakers and Musical Guests! When: Sunday, November 13 at 2pm Where: Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC …
Bringing together Amnesty International USA members from across Oregon and Washington for information sharing and building stronger community. Sponsored by Amnesty International Puget Sound, this virtual event aims to bring together local and student groups and is open to potential members too. Presentations and discussions will involve lobbying, member leader roles, immigration, Palestine, closing Guantanamo, …
One letter can change a mind. A hundred letters can save a life! Amnesty International Sacramento Chapter will be holding a Write for Rights event on December 9, 2022. If you live in the Sacramento area, please drop in between 3 - 6 PM. Write letters, emails, posts, or tweets on behalf of people around …
Amnesty International Local Group 73 in Ithaca, NY invites you to our Write for Rights 2022 event. Come celebrate Human Rights Day by writing and signing letters for this year's ten Write for Rights cases! Where: Kahin Center, 640 Stewart Ave, Ithaca When: December 10, 2-5pm ET Write for Rights is Amnesty International's …
Join us to advocate human rights at our 47th annual benefit concert with talented musicians performing classical and contemporary music. Featuring duos by Purcell, Ibert, Ravel, Talma, Fauré, Piazzolla for soprano, violin, flute, guitar, piano. Sunday Dec. 11 at 3pm CHRIST & ST. STEPHENS CHURCH 120 W. 69TH STREET, NYC General Admission, $30 Students/Seniors, $20 …
From the first fully autonomous deadly targeting in Libya to “kamikaze” drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and “Over the horizon” capability in Afghanistan, the use of lethal drones is expanding with little restraint. The technology and availability of lethal drones continue to quickly expand and are outpacing ethical and policy reflection and restraints. …
Please join us for a photo action and press conference with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, local legislators, indigenous and human rights community members, all calling for the urgent release of Leonard Peltier. Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Noon San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Rain or …
Join Amnesty International Puget Sound AIPS and Local Group AI-270 on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 6-8pm PT for a streaming of the film There Is A Field, followed by a panel discussion of experts in several fields of study. Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoce-vqT0uHNeVp16yQKEzQN4WQuqrjS1u After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining …
