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U.S. Campaign for Burma Event
Posted June 28th, 2011 by April | Amnesty News
Artists Against Censorship: A Literary Event will be held on Thursday, August 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th Street, Philadelphia. Admission will be $5, raffles will be held as well as an open mic, light refreshments will be for sale, and proceeds will benefit the U.S. Campaign for Burma, which promotes human rights, democracy and freedom in Burma. People can contact Michelle Tooker at michellemtooker@yahoo.com or 845-591-8960 for more information or to find out how to perform.
Meeting of the Philadelphia Chapter AI Group
Posted May 24th, 2011 by Ron | Amnesty News, Philly Center City
Our next meeting is this Thursday at 7 PM, May 26, at the Ethical Society in Philadelphia. The speaker is from the National Service Center, a group that works with immigrants. Topic “Human rights for detained immigrants.” If interested in our Chapter E-mail me at rfcoburn@mail.med.upenn.edu
Announcement for young adults
Posted May 24th, 2011 by Ron | Amnesty News, Philly Center City
Group 112, located in Center City Philadelphia, is planning on initiating an Amnesty International group that is associated with our Chapter. This group is targeting people just leaving AI groups in their colleges. It would meet separately and function separately but Group 112 could offer help, space for a meeting, letters, etc. The plan is: if we find 6-8 interested people we would go forward with this plan. If interested E-mail me, Ronald Coburn, at rfcoburn@mail.med.upenn.edu. I am coordinator of Group 112.
Amnesty International Philadelphia Meet Up, May 4th
Posted April 29th, 2011 by Emilia | Amnesty News, Philly Center City
Hello Fellow Amnesty Activists and Human Rights Defenders,
Amnesty International Philadelphia would like to kick off the summer by hosting our first night of networking and activism with fellow AIUSA activists. The work that all of Philadelphia’s student and local groups have done on various Amnesty campaigns is amazing. Moving forward, we would like to build an activist network where not only do we connect with ourselves and other AIUSA members, but also other organizations fighting for similar causes. So come meet us for coffee on May 4th at 7pm at Good Karma Cafe, 928 Pine Street, Philadelphia. Bring your friends, family, and people you meet. We will be using this time to write letters on important cases, talk about the future of Amnesty in Philly since this is all of our network, and most importantly sign petitions for Troy Davis whose appeal was denied and execution could be very soon. We hope this meeting will be the first of many and that we can grow our activist network into something visible, helpful, and accessible to all.
As always thank you for your continued support and hard work. We hope to see you May 4th at 7pm at Good Karma Cafe.
Meeting in Philadelphia on March 24
Posted March 15th, 2011 by Ron | Amnesty News
Agenda March 24 Meeting Of Amnesty International – Philadelphia Chapter
7 Pm At The Ethical Society, 1906 S Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Introduction and Changes in Agenda
5 Minutes
Report from members who attended the Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International in San Francisco last week
30-40 minutes
Report on Amnesty International’s global effort to end violence against women and girls. Sign petitions to Senator Casey and Toomey
20 minutes
Report on planned lobbying to support bills now in Senate committees (S 1550 and S 1548 “Protect Citizens and Residents From Unlawful Detention” and “Minimal Enforceable Standards for the Treatment of Immigrants in Detention” a date to meet with Senator Casey’s and Toomey’s staff will be set up for the first or second week in April. Volunteers will receive a copy of the “bills”. There will be an orientation meeting.
10 minutes
Announcement: April 8 Amnesty’s “Get On the Bus to New York City”. Join 1,000 AI activists for a day of human rights education and activism, marches and vigils. If desired, our chapter will pay the Megabus fare.
5 minutes
Letters protesting human rights violations will be signed.
30 minutes
Philadelphia Group Jan. 27 Meeting
Posted January 21st, 2011 by Ron | Amnesty News, Philly Center City
AGENDA
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL – PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
THURSDAY JANUARY 27 7:00 PM AT THE ETHICAL SOCIETY, 1906 S. RITTENHOUSE SQUARE, PHILADELPHIA.
Talk-Discussion
A United Nations – funded Study of Human Rights in the United States: – Ezgi Taboglu and some law students, from the Transnational Legal Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania Law School.<
Previous events
The “Wine and Cheese Party” held in December in conjunction with the Amnesty International Global Write-A-Thon.
On-going program
Human rights of detained immigrants. Leaflet distribution day next April. – 5 minutes
Announcements
There are travel grants available for our members to attend the National AI Meeting in San Francisco the week end of March 18.
The GO-BUS Amnesty International Rally in Washington DC, in May.
Treasurer’s Report
Letters protesting human rights violations:
Letters regarding our Prisoners of Conscience: The Women of Tenaco in Mexico, and Chekib El-Khiari from Morocco; and other letters. – 30 minutes
Philadelphia Area Meeting March 20
Posted March 8th, 2010 by April | Amnesty News
Amnesty International is holding a special meeting on Saturday, March 20, for Amnesty International supporters and groups from all over the Delaware Valley. The meeting will include sessions on immigration detention and the death penalty, as well as a choice of workshops.
More Information and Registration
Come join us for Human Rights Happy Hour at NoChe
Posted July 24th, 2009 by April | Amnesty News
Join us at NoChe, 1901 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia for human rights happy hour! Friday July 31 7:30-9:30 pm.
Wristbands will be available for a donation of $3 or more, and may be used for these specials: $5 Bud Light Pitchers, $2 Bud Light Drafts, $4 Well Drinks, $4 Finlandia Drinks, $5 House Wines, $4 Nachos and 1/2 Price Pizzas.
100% of wristband proceeds will go to Amnesty International USA. Become a member of AIUSA and receive a wristband free.
Information about Amnesty International will be available, as well as petitions for current human rights cases.
Troy Davis Bethlehem vigil pictures
Posted May 25th, 2009 by Dan | Allentown, Amnesty News, Bethlehem
Amnesty International supporters in Bethlehem held a vigil on May 15 in support of Troy Davis. Thanks to Dan Laxar, Allentown group coordinator and PA legislative coordinator, for sending these pictures.
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Letter writing update – Roxana Saberi Freed!
Posted May 13th, 2009 by April | Amnesty News
From the AIUSA Blog:
“We’re happy to report that American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was freed from prison in Iran!
Roxana had been given an eight-year prison sentence on trumped up charges of “espionage” following a brief closed door trial in Tehran last month. Amnesty International had issued an urgent action calling for her release. Over 26,000 messages were sent to the Iranian government demanding her release.
Thanks to all who took action with us. While Roxana may be free, there are still countless other prisoners of conscience languishing in prison cells around the world. Please take a moment to take action on their behalf so they can join Roxana in freedom.”