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Rights under threat: The roles of cities and communities as human rights defenders

Call to Action, Local Chapters, Main Events

Friday Oct. 16, 3-5PM University of Pittsburgh, Cathedral of Learning Rm 2017
& Saturday October 17 2026 10AM-2PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, 808 Ridge Ave
Facilitated by Human Rights City Alliance

As political leaders fuel social and political divisions, our communities and local governments have become frontline defenders of community safety and the rights of all residents. To further knowledge and networks to address threats to human rights, we invite you to hear from local leaders and affected communities as we work to generate solutions. We know that threats to vulnerable residents are ultimately threats to all of us, and we hope you’ll join us during United Against Hate Week as we stand up to hate and unlawful repression and build the city we need.

Friday October 16 is a public panel at the University of Pittsburgh featuring speakers from the City of Pittsburgh’s human rights agencies, including the Commission on Human Relations, Gender Equity Commission, and LGBTQIA+ Commission. On Saturday October 17th, we will host a community forum that includes an informational program, networking, information-sharing, and dialogues on community solutions. 

Co-sponsors & Community Partners: Human Rights City Alliance; Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations; Women & Girls Foundation; Casa San Jose; University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems; Amnesty International USA Group 39; ; University of Pittsburgh’s Center on Race and Social Problems 

2025 Write for Human Rights

Local Chapters, Main Events

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Join Amnesty International Pittsburgh (Group 39) and many other inspiring Pittsburgh rights groups and community leaders on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm at Rodef Schalom Congregation for our annual Write-for-Rights event.

This year marks the 40th annual gathering in Pittsburgh! During the event you can contribute to writing hundreds of letters on important human rights cases of our time.

Stop in and stay as long as you can. Write letters. Talk to other activists. Check out information tables about local groups working in Pittsburgh on local, national and international issues. There will be a candle-lighting ceremony at about 7:15pm.

Case information, letter writing materials, and light refreshments will be provided.

Letter to the repressed Russians and Ukrainians

Call to Action, College Chapters, Local Chapters

Group 39 and Pitt Amnesty are cooperating with Russians Against War to write letters of support to political prisoners in Russia. People should not be imprisoned for their opinions, but more than 1,000 people in Russia are.

All letters are translated and delivered electronically, and participants may even receive responses.
Enjoy tea and dessert while connecting with a community that values human rights and human dignity.

When: October 23, 6:00–7:30pm
Where: University of Pittsburgh (Wesley W. Posvar Hall), Room 5200, 230 S. Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Information session about immigration enforcement

Call to Action, College Chapters, Local Chapters
  • Know your rights
  • Hear how local immigrants have been affected recently
  • Discover ways to support immigrant communities
  • Learn about resources available to you as a foreign citizen

Co-hosted by Casa San Jose, Pitt Amnesty and AIUSA Group 39

Wednesday, September 24, 6:00-7:30pm
William Pitt Union, Room 538, 3959 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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