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Welcome to Amnesty International Group 22
in Pasadena, California
Group 22 is one of many local affiliates of Amnesty
International USA, which in turn is the United States national
section
of the worldwide Amnesty
International
movement. Founded in 1961, AI works impartially for the release of all
prisoners of conscience, fair and prompt trials for political
prisoners,
and an end to torture and executions (for further information, see the brief
history and description and the text of the definition
of human rights). Group 22 is both a registered student group at
Caltech and a community local group for the Pasadena area.
New members are always welcome!
Simply show up any of our events listed below. Our monthly meetings or
letter-writing sessions are especially good places to start. See the map for directions.
For further information contact: aigp22@its.caltech.edu.
AI Group 22 Upcoming Events
Regular meetings:
Thursday, Dec. 3, 7:30 PM. Monthly Meeting. (Normally 4th Thursday of every month, but moved up 1 week for Thanksgiving.) We meet in the lounge of the Caltech Y, at 1350 San Pasqual, between Hill and Holliston, south side. (Just behind the two curving walls forming a gate to a path. Signs will be posted. Also see the map.) We will be planning our activities for the coming months. Please join us! Refreshments provided.
Sunday, Dec. 20, 6:30 PM. Human Rights Book Discussion Group. (3rd Sunday of every month.) This month we discuss "Amulet" by Roberto Bolano, which has been called "an enthralling and haunting ode to youth, life on the margins, poetry and poets, and Mexico City". All welcome! You don't have to have read the book to join in the discussion. Our normal venue at Vroman's Bookstore is closed to book groups during the holiday shopping season, so will meet at the residence of one of our members: 187 South Catalina Ave, Unit 2, Pasadena. Call 626-795-1785 for more information.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:30 PM. Letter-writing Meeting. (2nd Tuesday of every month, but the December meeting is skipped since it's the week of the Write-a-thon [see below].) We will meet at the Rathskeller of the Caltech Athenaeum (NW corner of Hill and California, in Pasadena -- see map in the sidebar). The Rathskeller is in the Athenaeum basement; take the stairs to the right of the main entrance. Look for the table with the Amnesty sign. Please join us to write actions on human-rights violations around the world. We also spend some time just talking about whatever we feel like. This informal gathering is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with Amnesty!
Special Events:
Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 AM - 2 PM. Global Human-Rights Write-a-Thon in Cafe' Culture, 1359 N.Altadena Drive, Pasadena. (Tel. 626-398-8654.) This is part of a global effort by Amnesty International to commemorate Human Rights Day (10 Dec). Please join us to write cards to victims of human-rights abuses all over the world, but also to engage in friendly conversation and enjoy the delicious food at Cafe' Culture.
Current Group 22 Newsletter (PDF form) Curent AI Actions and Campaigns in which we are involved:
Past AI Actions and Campaigns in which we were involved:
Past Newsletters
Related Information
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