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Welcome to Amnesty International

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The Meeting

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Agenda for the meeting - 1 hour•The Committee

•Introductions to each other

•Amnesty International

•Student groups and the UK Network

•What’s coming up in 2010/11

•Burma Campaign DVD – Photo action (6mins)

•Take Action for Prisoner of Conscience Zarganar

•Key contacts

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The Committee

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Introduction to each other

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Introduction to Amnesty International

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Amnesty International History

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Amnesty International Facts

• Worldwide movement campaigning against human rights violations.• 2.8 million members in over 150 countries.• Vision – where basic human rights laid are respected and enjoyed by everyone.• Aim – to protect and uphold these rights in every region of the world.

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Amnesty International Celebrity supporters

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Student Groups and the Student Action Network (STAN)

www.amnesty.org.uk/student

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Exeter

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Fundraisers

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Warwick

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Cambridge 2008

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SAB OFFICER SHORT TALK

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Autumn 2010 – What’s coming up?

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September

• Burma Political Prisoners

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October

• Demand Dignity – Forced Evictions (Serbia and forced evictions of Roma communities) www.amnesty.org.uk/povertyaction

• Death Penalty – USA focus www.amnesty.org.uk/deathpenalty and www.amnesty.org.uk/troydavis

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November

• Terrorism, Security and Human Rights - Guantanamo Bay www.amnesty.org.uk/terror

• Israel Occupied Territories – Palestinian discrimination reports and action http://www.amnesty.org.uk/search.asp?q=+Israel+Occupied+Territories+&submitted=-1

• Greeting Card Campaign – Individuals at Risk (runs Nov - January) www.amnesty.org.uk/gcc

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December

• Human Rights Day Mailing - Human Rights day is on the 10th December 2010, great time to hold an AmnesTEA party.

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Key Date

• 12th – 14th November: Student Conference 2010, London.

www.amnesty.org.uk/studentconference

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www.amnesty.org.uk/hands

Burma Campaign Film

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Burma Campaign Film

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Take Action – Free Prisoner of Conscience Zarganar (Burma)

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Freshers’ Fair Team

• Email: freshers@amnesty.org.uk

Supporter Care Team:

• Email: student@amnesty.org.uk •Writing – Education & Student Team, AIUK, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, EC2A 3EA•calling 0207 033 1596

Key Contacts

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It could be you. . .

• Put yourself forward to be on the committee.• Come and see us or email freshers@amnesty.org.uk

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“Please Use Your Liberty to Promote Ours” - Aung San Suu Kyi

Thanks for coming!

See you soon.