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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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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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Amnesty International USA Xinjiang Exhibit Opening Night
Amnesty International USA Xinjiang Exhibit Opening Night
On 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 …