Dhondup Wangchen, a Tibetan filmmaker was sentenced to 6 years in prison by the chinese government in 2008 for views expressed in his films.
Join Amnesty International Group 39 to watch the film “Leaving Fear Behind” to learn about Dhondup Wangchen and the human rights situation in Tibet. Discussion and actions, including writing letters to support his release, to follow after the film. Continue reading “Leaving Fear Behind” Film Screening October 9, 2012
Group 39 will host their annual picnic in place of our usual meeting on August, 13th (Monday), starting at 6 PM.
Where: 537 Gettysburg St, Pittsburgh PA (in Point Breeze)
Join Amnesty International Pittsburgh Group 39 (our general community group) for a night of spoken word, poetry, short films and other activities to learn more about human rights cases and issues the local group works on and how you can get involved. Non-members are welcome to find out more about what types of work we do and how to join up! Current members are invited to welcome new members and reconnect with other members. Amnesty International Pittsburgh Group 39 has been working for human rights since 1976, whether it be for victims of abuses overseas or right here in Pittsburgh. We welcome all to join and keep this rich legacy going! Continue reading Speak Up, Join Up Membership Drive and Fundraiser for AIUSA PGH, June 30, 2012
Please join the Pennsylvanians For Alternatives to the Death Penalty (PADP) for a public forum on jury selection in death penalty cases.
After a short video explaining the different degrees of murder and the components of a capital trial, there will be a mock jury selection process with two prospective “jurors” selected from the audience for questioning by a “prosecutor” and a “defense attorney.” Continue reading Who Decides Who Lives, PADP Forum, May 30, 2012