Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for our action about Iraqi refugees, and also to those who came out for ISL Coffee Hour!
We have two important issues this week. First...
Our third week of action will focus on crimes against humanity being committed in the Darfur region of Sudan. Recently, the International Criminal Court indicted several members of the Sudanese government and leaders of the Janjaweed militias responsible for some of the most serious human rights abuses. Dr. Maurits van der Veen of the International Affairs department will give a brief introduction to the topic, and then we will screen a 2007 Amnesty documentary entitled Justice Without Borders. We hope you'll join us, and try to make it on time to get a seat because this event is Blue Card (we might fill the room!).
We will also have a critical update on the Troy Davis death penalty case here is Georgia.
On September 11th, a rally for deathrow inmate Troy Davis will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta, GA. He was convicted in Savannah, Georgia for the shooting of a white police officer. Since his conviction 17 years ago, strong evidence of his innocence has surfaced. For example, seven of the nine eyewitnesses have recanted their testimony. Despite that, a tentative execution date has been set for Sept. 23rd - only a few weeks away! The clemency board is Troy's last chance, and he needs our help more than ever.
We will be hosting a screening of At the Death House Door and collecting signatures on Troy's behalf Wednesday, the 10th, at 7:30pm in SLC 148. We will also be tabling earlier on Wednesday at Tate so try to make it out to see us at one or the other.
Please go to amnestyusa.org for more information on how you can help.
____________________________
Meetings are Tuesdays 5:30pm in Sanford 112, unless otherwise stated.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment