Friday, September 18, 2015

AI Madison Group #139 Weekly Update - September 18, 2015

 Greetings Everyone!
     Many of us sign online petitions. Some of us write letters. Others donate money. We might wear t-shirts and join demonstrations (see video). We might use our professional skills as human rights lawyers, investigators, or writers. All of us feel the passion. All of us feel the urgency to act now... this very minute... for human rights. What an amazing group we have! Can you feel the energy that connects us!!!

    What is the My Body My Rights (MBMR) Campaign? What are Sexual and Reproductive rights? What is the Fall 2015 focus for MBMR? Have you marked the 28th of September on your calendar? Find out more about these Amnesty International issues and take action. Click here for a short powerpoint presentation (9/16/2015), here for the Action Toolkit, and here for the MBMR website.
     This week, we would also like to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the "The Beijing Platform for Action." Check out the UN Women website for more information about the progress women have made since 1996 and current initiatives. Click here for the UN Women YouTube Channel for videos.

     In solidarity,
    
     -Debbie, Weekly Update Editor
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