Spring!

It's Spring time and Amnesty @ UCLA is ready to kick off a brand new quarter!

Our first meeting will be April 8th from 5-6 PM in Kerckhoff 131.

Hope to see you there!




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Women of Atenco

Please join us March 8th in our quest to figh for Justice on behalf of the Women of Atenco!

The following is a list of our Events. Please make it out!

EVENT PREPARATION WORKSHOP:
- When: Saturday March 6, 2010, 1 PM - 4 PM
- Where: Rieber Terrace, 8th floor lounge by the elevator
- What: Prepare posters, paper tissue flowers, Mariposa action for bruinwalk on Monday, etc. -- it'll be fun! Take a break from studying and don't miss out)


EVENT INFORMATION:
Women of Atenco - March 8, 2010
-Delegation Meeting with Mexican Consul General at LA Mexican Consulate-Press Conference
-Amnesty Members Erika, Shah, and Megha and Field Director, Kala Mendoza will be attending this meeting.
-When: 12:00 PM

UCLA Women of Atenco Tabling Event
-Booth on BruinWalk from 10 AM to 2 PM
-Flyers about the Women of Atenco and the Rally will be available and
distributed
-Flyers about Amnesty International and Partnership organizations will be available and distributed
-Mariposas Action: Justice, Hope, and Renewal: After more than 3 years without adequate justice for being beaten and sexually assaulted by the police, the women of Atenco have chosen the mariposa (butterfly) to represent their cause. They now ask you to make paper butterflies to send to the Mexico State Governor and show him that the world demands action. The women of Atenco have been waiting long enough--it is time for those responsible to be brought to justice!

Candlelight March from UCLA to Federal Building (Westwood)
-When: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
-Meet at 4:15 PM by the Bruin Bear, don't be late!
This rally is in response to police brutality in the peaceful protest of
women of Atenco, Mexico that led to beating, physically and sexually
assaulting the women protesters who were captured by the police.

*Your cooperation will be essential in helping to get justice for these victims,bring awareness to this human rights issue, and proving that no brutality should go unpunished.*

Free To...

The " Free To..." exhibit created by Amnesty International @ UCLA is a demonstration protesting human trafficking and the human rights it oppresses. The purpose is to emphasize and celebrate all of the freedoms we enjoy today that victims of modern day slavery are unable to experience and to emphasize their horrible condition.


This year our focus is to raise awareness on Human Trafficking also known as Modern Day Slavery, a global phenomenon where victims are sexually exploited, forced into labor, and subjected to abuse. Human Trafficking is a critical issue that is not only an international problem but also one right here in the United States. The "Free To..." event helped Amnesty International @ UCLA connect with the student body and raise awareness.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
YOU HAVE A VOICE.
YOU HAVE HUMAN RIGHTS!.

-Amnesty International

UPCOMING AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EVENTS:

FEBRUARY 8th:

► Event: Free to...
• When: 10 AM - 3 PM
• Where: Bruin Walk by Kerkoff
• Why: Have your picture taken, act of protest against human trafficking, will contribute to Kerkoff Gallery exhibit protesting human trafficking; participants get free Amnesty materials and Noah's bagels; ALSO DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED!

► Event: Open Mic Night: Prisoners - Awareness + Action
• When: 7 PM - 8 PM
• Where: Kerkoff Grand Salon
• Why: Members will represent different prisoners of conscience and audience members will be provided with pre-written letters to sign that will be mailed off to respective oppressive governments

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9th:

► Event: Free to... Continues
• When: 10 AM - 3 PM
• Where: Bruin Walk by Kerkoff

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10th - FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12th:

► Event: Kerkoff Gallery
• When: all day long
• Where: Kerkoff Gallery near Kerkoff Patio
• What/Why: Come view the pictures taken on Monday and Tuesday and other information and displays protesting human trafficking.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11th:

► Event: Love Freedom - Valentine's Day Fundraiser
• When: 10 AM - 2 PM
• Where: BruinWalk, CS rooms, etc. more TBA
• What: Selling bracelets for $2 each and mini-cookie bags for $2
• Why: The amount Americans spend on Valentine's Day alone could free all victims currently trafficked. All proceeds will help Amnesty International prevent human rights abuses.

Take Action:Spring 2010 Core Action Cases

Individuals At Risk

For more than 45 years, Amnesty International has come to the aid of prisoners of conscience and other individuals at risk of serious human rights violations. Thanks to the actions of Amnesty supporters like you, countless individuals have been freed from prison, saved from torture and protected from death threats. Amnesty's Campaign for Individuals at Risk provides hope and improves lives (www.amnestyusa.org).

The following are some of the Prisoners of Conscience that have made Amnesty International's Priority Case list. Please take a minute to help and take action.

China (Western Region):

Journalist Shi Tao is serving a 10 year prison sentence for sending an e-mail about government efforts to censor the media. Authorities used e-mail account information supplied by Yahoo! to convict him in April 2005.

Click HERE and HERE to take action and help Shi Tao, or write a letter to the Prime Minister by clicking HERE (address and instructions)

Indonesia (Mid-Atlantic Region):

Filep Karma and Yusak Pakage are in jail for raising a flag. Police arrested them in 2004 for raising a flag used by those who support Papuan independence from Indonesia.

Yusak Pakage © ELSHAM & Filep Karma © ELSHAM

Please click HERE to take action and help Filep Karma and Yusak Pakage.

Mexico (Midwest Region):

In May 2006, police detained and physically and sexually abused dozens of women in the town of San Salvador Atenco. More than three years later, the women continue to seek justice. AI is pressing authorities to prosecute those responsible for these crimes.

To take action and help the women of Atenco, click HERE or write a personal letter to the President of Mexico by clicking HERE (address and instructions).

Myanmar (Northeast Region):

Aung San Suu Kyi has spent 14 of the last 20 years in some form of detention because of her efforts to uphold human rights and democracy in Myanmar.

© Chris Robinson

Take online action to help Aung San Suu Kyi by clicking HERE or write a letter to the Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council by clicking HERE and following the instructions. You can also take part in a PHOTO ACTION and help AI gather at least 2,100 photos to represent the 2,100 political prisoners detained in Myanmar.

The complete list of Priority Cases along with actions you can take to help them can be found HERE.

* all content and photos unless noted otherwise is courtesy and property of http://www.amnestyusa.org/.

Chance to Act

Upcoming opportunities to ACT: Protest the unjust imprisonment and life sentence of Birtukan Mideksa, an AI Prisoner of Conscience! Saturday, 1/23/10, at Little Ethiopia in LA. Contact amnestyucla@gmail.com

Rubio's Fundraiser!

Friday, January 22, 2010
2:00pm -8:00 pm
Rubios Ackerman Union

Amnesty Events

The People Speak

Amnesty International was invited to The People Speak hosted by the History Channel and UCLA. We joined actor JOSH BROLIN (W, Milk, No Country for Old Men, The Goonie) and producer CHRIS MOORE (Good Will Hunting, American Pie) for a live performance, audience discussion and "sneak peak" preview clips from THE PEOPLE SPEAK film, produced by Matt Damon and Josh Brolin ( based on the acclaimed historian HOWARD ZINN's book A People's History of the United States).

Lisa Reen Kim & Yulanda Au show off their Amnesty T-Shirts.

Members pose after event.

Prof of History, Chris Moore & Josh Brolin.

Amnesty International Promo Video Shoot

Milagros Villalobos & Erika Solanki srtike a pose.

Megha, Erika and Milagros.

Erika filming her lines.

Stills from the shoot.

View the final video by clicking HERE.

Human Trafficking Movie Screening

Rebecca Chao gives introduction.

Milagros & Erika address audience.

Sarah Kozal and Ronja Carlsson giving a presentation about the issue of human trafficking

Members preparing prior to screening.


First Amnesty Social: Pizza, Soda and Ice Breakers.

Bruin Cafe: First Executive Board meeting of the quarter

Yulanda Au (Director of External Affairs), Megha Mahida (Director of Finance) and Radha Desai (Director of Marketing).

Milagros Villalobos & Erik Solanki Co-Presidents.

Activities Fair

Sean Ahdi and Director of Marketing, Radha Desai, recruit members for the 2009-2010 academic year.