Right to Protest – A Human Rights Training
There’s a crucial point missing from the debate about gun violence: Saving lives is not a policy choice for elected officials to consider or ignore — rather, it is a binding legal obligation on the US government under human rights treaties that the US has signed and ratified, including the International Covenant on Civil and …
How Do We End Online Harassments of Women using the Law
Georgetown Law Center, McDonough Hall Room 141 600 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesIn the social media era, marginalized communities are more at risk for experiencing online harassment from trolls, bots, and people who hide behind anonymity to express deeply violent views. Women in these communities are particularly at risk for receiving gendered vitriol. While the remedies are few, at Georgetown Law Center, we bring together experts and …
Florida State Meeting -Born to be Free
FSU Law School pin Florida State University College of Law 425 W Jefferson St,, Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesREGISTRATION LINK: https://amnestyfsu2018hrc.eventbrite.com The 2018 Human Rights Conference is an opportunity for students, faculty, members of the Tallahassee community to gather and discuss human rights. This year's overarching theme is "Born to Be Free," a reminder that human rights are universal, inalienable, indivisible, and interdependent. This year's event will take place on March 31st, 2018 …
Utah Activists in Action! State Meeting
University of Utah, Ray A. Olpin Student Union, Student Equity and Diversity Lounge, Room 293 200 S. Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, United StatesNow more than ever, we need to be educated on how human rights violations affect our every day lives. Join members of Amnesty International Utah as we discuss pressing human rights issues, provide trainings on our major campaigns and brainstorm ways to create positive change in our community. Event is open to the public! Join …
Human Rights a Year Into the Trump Administration
Boston University Photonics Center RM 206 8 St Marys St, Boston, MA, United States"Human Rights One Year Into the Trump Administration" is going to be a panel mainly focused on immigration and refugee issues at a local level. This panel is a great opportunity for students to ask questions they may have on this topic to professionals in this field, and learn about how immigration, refugee issues, and …
Amnesty International Local Group 612 East Bay
Contact [email protected] for venue details Oakland, CA, United StatesAmnesty International Local Group 612 East Bay
Amnesty International East Bay Group 612Monthly Meeting
1026 N. Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 1026 N. Forest Street, Bellingham, WA, United StatesAmnesty International East Bay meets the last Saturday of the month. Email [email protected] for details on meeting venue.
Violence Against Women in the Age of Social Media
Center for Intercultural Engagement at Northeastern University Curry Student Center 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MassachusettsFor many women, the Internet is not a safe space. Although social media platforms in particular have become a critical space for women to express themselves and make their voices heard, they have also become spaces where women are easily targeted for expressing their views. Online violence and abuse denies women the right to express …
Amnesty International Houston Group 23 Monthly Meeting
Central Market Houston 3815 Westheimer Rd, HOUSTON, TX, United StatesWe have a local group meeting at Central Markert's Upstairs Community Room the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. We discuss current AI campaigns with guest speakers, plan events, and educate new members about our local group. Food, Drink, Information & Actions! Meet us & learn how *you* can make a difference locally …
Social Media, Social Activism, & Violence – Take Action!
Join Amnesty International GSU & Take Action to Stop Online Violence Against Women! Use your voice to protect women online. Social Media has become a way of connection, organizing, and space to express. Women should not be bullied from use of this platform. Participate in our petition signing, photo action, and chalking! #ToxicTwitter campaign a) …