by megiana January 12, 2011 in actions, main by megiana
Secret Policeman's Ball Poster
Just a wee reminder that we’re meeting at 3pm outside the QMU today for operation Secret Policeman’s Ball posters!
My number is 07842094672 if any of you are running late and want us to wait 🙂
Thank you all very much for the help you’ve offered over the next few weeks, exciting times!
Megan
by megiana November 30, 2010 in events, information, main by megiana
‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights’ photo exhibition’, Tuesday 30th November-Thursday 9th December, Daily, 9am-5pm, University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building.
Just to inform everyone that the ‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights’ photo exhibition is now up and ready for viewing. It documents the extensive work carried out during Amnesty International UK’s six-year campaign, ‘Stop Violence Against Women.’
This campaign ended in 2010 but is by no means the end of Amnesty’s work on gender and women’s human rights. The exhibition celebrates the success and gives recognition to Amnesty supporters for their commitment and enthusiasm. It highlights that there is still much to be done on women’s human rights and achieving gender equality around the world, and that Amnesty will continue to work beyond the campaign.
The exhibition will be up in the University Chapel’s exhibition space until the 9th of December. Open every day, 9am-5pm, drop by at a time that suits you. Powerful and informative, this is well worth a visit.
Warm regards,
Megan.
by megiana October 31, 2010 in events, information, main by megiana
Hello,
Weekly updates in the land of GU Amnesty…
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Tuesday’s meeting this week:
After the huge amounts of enthusiasm last week where we all ended up splashing lots of paint around we soon realised that props would not dry or anywhere near ready for a flash mob the next day so it was democratically decided to postpone the flash mob until this coming Wednesday the 3rd November and to use this Tuesday’s meeting to finish off our creations. Come along and help out as we prepare to petition for Troy Davis and his urgent case (http://www.amnesty.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=11458).
And please print off your Troy Davis mask templates if you’ve not already by opening the attachment. Resources to make them into masks will be provided on Tuesday.
Tuesday 2nd November – LOVE IS A HUMAN RIGHT DANCE PARTY
What better way to spend your Tuesday evening than to go out have a few drinks, a wee boogie and a fun night with some friends than to also be doing it in the name of human rights? Raise some money for Amnesty and show some awareness about equal rights for the gay, lesbian and transgender community.
And if that wasn’t enough to tempt you then we’re going to have pre-drinks at myself and Jens flat to use this chance for some Amnesty socialising and chat. Everyone is welcome, 9pm, we’ll then all head to Nice N Sleazy together as it’s not too far away! My number is 07842094672 if you want to get in touch and I’ll let you know where to find us!
Wednesday 3rd November – Troy Davis Flash Mob
Again, details will be arranged on Tuesday but the general idea is to commune for a 2 minute demonstration on the hour of 11am, 12pm and 1pm. That way we’ll catch the rush and everyone can come along even if you have a lecture. Then we’ll use a rota system to gather petition signatures through the remaining time. It’s going to be highly visual and so will hopefully have a high impact and result in lots of signatures!
Saturday 6th November – AIUK Regional Conference
Amnesty staff and volunteers hold a range of conferences around the UK across the year, offering a great way to meet other active supporters, share your interests and passion for human rights, and to learn more about Amnesty’s campaigning work. This year the conference is to be held in our very own West End and running from 10am-4.30pm this Saturday it’s too handy to miss! If you’d like to come along just let me know and I’ll book us in a few places.
Friday 12th-Sunday 14th November – AIUK National Student Conference
This years Amnesty UK’s student conference will be in the Human Rights Action Centre in London. We have 11 places to send people down so i will ask that if you’re interested please e-mail me back and we’ll arrange places.
The weekend will allow you to hear inspirational speakers discuss and debate today’s human rights issues, learn new skills, take action, vote and meet Amnesty students from across the UK. I highly recommend it, it’s always a great weekend! (http://www.amnesty.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=11635)
Conference places cost £20 per person, which includes:
Of course there will then also be the cost of travelling to London, by which means of transport can be decided. We will be able to apply for some funding from the SRC but it will involve presenting receipts so anyone wanting to go will need to be able to pay upfront in order to reclaim costs back. Not sure how much they will offer us either but if trains are booked early or people are up for mega busing it then travel needn’t be expensive! 🙂
Thank you!Troy Davis Mask
by megiana October 25, 2010 in events, information, main, news by megiana
Protect The Human!
by Catriona October 18, 2010 in main by Catriona
This is a list of recommended books compiled by the (brave) folk who hiked up the mountain this weekend.There’s no specific connection to human rights ,just a list of really good books. Enjoy!
Last Chance To See – Douglas Adams
Family Matters/A Fine Balance-Rohinton Mistry
The Book Thief-Markus Zusak
A People’s Act of Love-James Meek
Journey By Moonlight-Antal Szerb
The BriefÂÂ Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao-Junot DÃÂaz
The Mandarins-Simone de Beauvoir
Lustrum-Robert Harris
Pale Fire-Valdimir Nabokov
The Master and Margarita-Mikhail Bulgakov
The Eyre Affair-Jasper Fforde
Knockemstiff-Donald Ray Pollock
If anybody has anything to add to the list then let me know.
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by megiana September 7, 2010 in main by megiana
inspiration
“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom” – Bob Dylan.
“The human race is an unfair and stupid competition. A lot of the runners don’t even get decent sneakers or clean drinking water. Some people are born with a massive head start, every possible help along the way and still the referees seem to be on their side. It’s not surprising that some people have given up competing altogether and gone to sit in the grandstand, eat junk food and shout abuse. What we need is a lot more streakers.” – Banksy.
“Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.” – H.G. Wells.
“You cannot change anything in your life with intention alone, which can become a watered-down occasional hope that you’ll get to tomorrow. Intention without action is useless.” – Caroline Myss.
by Rob Hallam May 26, 2010 in events, main, photos by Rob Hallam
As an end-of year event, we had a tea party / picnic in Kelvingrove Park in the glorious sunshine, modelled on the Amnestea parties Amnesty has been organising. It was such good fun it was tentatively decided we will have another one next year!
by Ruth Hickin September 8, 2009 in information, main by Ruth Hickin
Hi!
I hope everyone has had a really good summer, doing whatever you’ve been doing. I say summer with hilarious irony, because if you all like me were in the UK it was essentially a weird extended springish autumn thing. But hey-ho good news it is getting very, very close to fun Fresher’s week!
I am just wondering who is around to help out with some really fun things that we have planned! You can be a part of Amnestea and cakes at the cultural carnival, an arms trade photo campaign, a second hand clothing stall, a social at our old favourite the Halt bar, some interesting new decorations for the streets around the Uni – and of course the Amnesty stall!!
So if you are around the week beginning the 14th, and most particularly the 15th and the 16th please email me/text me/facebook me to let me know!
Just to inspire you to re ignite your Amnesty passion I’ve just put together a list of the things we are campaigning to stop-
With very best wishes,
Ruth Hickin
p.s I am currently on the hunt for a clothing rail and a hot water urn…so even if you can’t make it but can think of someone who can help with that it would really, really helpful
by Rob Hallam April 1, 2009 in main by Rob Hallam
Hello Darlings,
I am on the lookout for some volunteers who will be my team for the invisible children event. We will need many many volunteers to help us run the event as smoothly and as successfully as possible so please get involved if you are free on the 25th April.
This is going to be a fab event and with all of your support even fabber!
email me to become part of the glasgow invisible children team:
0507299l@student.gla.ac.uk
If you are free tomorrow (Thursday) at 5 please come round to my flat to help us with the youtube vids to get rescuers also:
247 West Prince Street
Rachel x
by Rachel January 14, 2009 in main by Rachel
Hello all,
Sorry to spring this on you but as the current climate requires we must act quickly. If you can make this meeting please attend, we could do with as much support as possible.
2pm outside the library tomorrow (FRIDAY)
We are planning an event for next week (RAG week) and the following week hopefully a bigger demonstration and club night with OneVoice, Stop the War and Amnesty International.
Please if anyone has any reservations or issues with these plans please please email me as soon as possible. I want the whole societies opinions on every event we have so please contact me.
Thank you
