11/18: Native American Women's Rights

This coming week we will be discussing the disproportionate incidence of rape and other violence among Native American women. Native American and Alaska Native women are more than 2.5 times more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted than other women in the United States in general. A complex maze of tribal, state and federal jurisdictions allows perpetrators to rape with impunity and in some cases even encourages assaults.

Join us to learn more about this very serious issue, and help us take action by pressuring the Acting Indian Health Services Director to protect the rights of Native American & Alaska Native survivors of sexual assault.

We will also be doing some crafts for victims of violence and abuse in the spirit of the coming Thanksgiving holiday! :)

Meeting Tuesday 5:30pm Sanford Hall

Also join us this Thursday at International Student Life (ISL) Worldfest on Tate Plaza all afternoon. We'll have petitions and lots of info so stop by!

Zach

11/11: LGBT Rights + Planning Session!

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported our demonstration against Guantanamo on the eve of the election! The petition campaign was successful and we certainly made a visual impact.

This week we will be doing an action on LGBT rights. Members of Lambda Alliance will also be joining us for the meeting and action.

***At this Wednesday's planning meeting we are discussing long term strategy with the goal of making our activism stronger on campus. EVERYONE who is interested in participating in Amnesty activities on campus should attend to make their voice and ideas heard. This is a great chance to shape how our group on campus works, so please take this opportunity seriously.***

NOTE: Wednesday's meeting is scheduled for 8:00pm.