Banned Books Read Out 2023
Ithaca College Library 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, New YorkThis 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 …
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
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library 315 West Oak Ave, Jonesboro, AR, United StatesSet 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 …
Song in the Desert: Palestinian Author and Artist Speaker
Palestinian artist and author Thayer Abdallah will share his autobiographical book "Song in the Desert" about his life as a Palestinian and refugee. There will also be a display of Thayer's artwork. The event is free, donations will be accepted by AIUSA Local Group 356 in Webster, MA. The event will be held at: Booklovers' …
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 …
Amnesty International USA Xinjiang Exhibit Opening Night
Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Building 2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesOn October 23rd, AIUSA invites you to a reception held in partnership with Senator Merkley, as well as Uyghur Human Rights Project and Atlantic Council Strategic Litigation Project, to launch a weeklong exhibit on the persecution of ethnic groups in China’s Xinjiang at the Senate's Rotunda. Family members of Uyghur detainees, internment camp survivor, along …
Virtual Film Screening: Save a Child, Secure Your Gun
Virtual EventEvery day, at least one child in the U.S. finds an unlocked gun, accidentally shooting someone. We can stop this from happening, and the time to act is NOW! Join us for a virtual event: "Save A Child, Secure Your Gun" 🎬 Documentary Screening 🗣️ Expert Panel Discussion 🔐 Be SMART Safe Storage Training …
Write for Rights Open House
Date: Thursday, December 7 Time: 4:30-8:30pm ET Location: 91 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10003, USA It's time to make a difference and stand up for human rights together! Come and be a part of our open house event where you can use the power of your words to bring about change. Together, we'll …
SECHS Amnesty International Student Group Human Rights Day Event
Palmetto Theatre 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC, United StatesStokes Early College Amnesty International Student Group is pleased to announce an evening of music, unity, and benevolence: Palmetto Theatre 329 N Main St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 December 8, 2023 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm This remarkable event will feature outstanding performances by Tim Sands and Friends, John Hartman/Kay Ritchie, Parallel Lives, …
Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 West 64th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPlease join NYC Amnesty Local Group 9/280 and the New York Society for Ethical Culture in a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10 at 11am ET. The New York Society for Ethical Culture is located at 2 West 64th Street (on Central Park …