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Human Rights and Freedom of Expression in the Era of Political and Social Polarization (online event)
Human Rights and Freedom of Expression in the Era of Political and Social Polarization (online event)
An open and fair global society is based on people freely exercising their rights – without fear or unlawful interference. Yet, the repression of dissent and civil society remains a trend that is a threat to human rights globally. Across the globe, in the media, in libraries, in schools, governments have intensified censorship and routinely …
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Banned Books Read Out 2023
Banned Books Read Out 2023
This read-out is organized by Ithaca college and cosponsored by Amnesty International USA Local Group 73, in Ithaca, NY. This in-person event is an opportunity for people to read from a banned work or from the work of a persecuted author/activist. Contact Cathy Michaels, Ithaca college librarian, if you are interested in attending. You can …
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Reading Banned Books Together, a community gathering for spoken and written words that have been banned or challenged.
Reading Banned Books Together, a community gathering for spoken and written words that have been banned or challenged.
Guest readers will take the stage at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in NYC to read books and music that have been challenged or banned in the US and abroad. Attend in person or via Livestream (RSVP is required) Guest readers include: Caridad De La Luz (LA BRUJA) who won an Emmy in 2022 soon after …
Banned Books Benefit
Banned Books Benefit
Set to have guest speakers such as professors from Arkansas State University like Dr. Gregory Hansen, individuals from CAPES (Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students) and Young Democrats of Arkansas. Aside from guest speakers, we will also have local artists and musicians perform and speak on their perspectives. The event will remain casual with …
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United Nations Association Film Festival
Founded in 1998 by Jasmina Bojic, Stanford educator and film critic, UNAFF is an international documentary film festival originally established at Stanford University and Palo Alto to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since then, UNAFF has grown and earned the respect of audiences and filmmakers alike …