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India: Democracy = Human Rights?

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india_dec1Join us for a panel discussion ~ organized jointly with AID Pittsburgh

Does democracy give a voice to poor people, women and ethnic minorities in India and other developing countries?

Panelists:
Dr. Robert M. Hayden (University of Pittsburgh, Department of Anthropology and Graduate Schools of Law and Public & International Affairs)
Pavithra Tantrigoda (Carnegie Mellon University, Literary and Cultural Studies)

Wednesday, October 15, 7pm

University of Pittsburgh, Allen Hall, Room 321, 3941 O’Hara St

Light refreshments will be served

Sister Helen Prejean comes to Pittsburgh

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Sponsored by Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (PADP)

Please join us to meet Sister Helen Prejean, a tireless advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. Sister Helen is a Sister of Saint Joseph of Medaille who is renowned for her book “Dead Man Walking“, made into an internationally known feature film. Her latest book is “Death of Innocents“, in which she advocates for the many innocents who populate the death rows and some of whom have already been executed.

When: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7pm
Where: Rodef Shalom (Morewood Ave at 5th Ave in Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA)

“Hool: Rebellion”

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), Amnesty International Group 39 and AID Pittsburgh are presenting

“Hool” — A Documentary film screening

The story of the oppression of the Adivasis (tribals) in East India and their fight for their rights.

In solidarity for Soni Sori, imprisoned Adivasi activist

Come to learn about

  • The cost of development on the human rights of indigenous communities in India
  • The fate of Soni Sori, who is recognized as prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International
  • Ways to support Adivasi communities and fight violence against women

When: Monday, March 4, 2013, 7pm
Where: William Pitt Union, Room 837 (4200 5th Ave in Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA)