EVENTS


Write for Rights 2024: Our annual letter-writing campaign to support people suffering human rights abuses. 1 Nov-31 Dec. See page 12 • Write for Rights – A short guide is a 15-minute online course to inspire you to take part. Free. academy. amnesty.org (search ‘write for rights’)


Conference: Amnesty International UK’s annual Youth Conference. Includes workshops, speakers and campaign actions. Free. 22 Nov, 10am-4pm, Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA. More info and register: amnesty. org.uk/events/aiuk-youth- conference


Amnesty regional conference: For people in the northwest. Sessions on craftivism, protest rights, racial justice campaigning and much more. £10/£5 unwaged. 23 Nov, 10am- 4pm, Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL. Book: wegottickets.com/ event/634757


Amplify: Amnesty UK’s first human rights festival with The Guilty Feminist and Sofar Sounds. Workshops, live music and talks with leading activists. £12/£7.50 con. 7 Dec, 11am, Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, London SE18 6HD. More info and tickets: woolwich. works/events/amplify- human-rights-festival


40 AMNESTY WINTER 2024


CONCERTS FOR AMNESTY


7 Dec


Classical music, mulled wine and mince pies, plus Write for Rights campaign letter-writing. £15/£10 children and students. 7.30pm, St Mary’s Churchyard, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AR. Tickets: amnesty. org.uk/events


8 Dec


The Bournville group’s annual concert with inspiring music, dance, spoken word, Write for Rights campaign and stalls. £10 on the door. 2-5pm, Friends Meeting House, 65 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1JT. Tickets: amnesty.org.uk/events


11 Jan


Leading orchestral ensemble Oriflamme play Mozart concertos, hosted by the Mid-Warwickshire group. £15/£7.50 children and students. 7pm, St Mary’s Church, Warwick. Tickets: jsault8@gmail. com, or on the door


RESOURCES


Guide: What’s Tax Got to do With It? on the link between tax and human rights and how to campaign for an equitable tax system. amnesty.org (search title) • Also take free online 20-minute course Tax and Human Rights on academy. amnesty.org (search title)


Briefing: Climate Inaction, Ruled Out! European Court clarifies state obligations to tackle the climate crisis Recharge for Rights:


Ranking the human rights due diligence reporting of leading electric vehicle makers ‘I Turned My Fear into Courage’: Red-tagging and state violence against young human rights defenders in the Philippines


Tajikistan: Reprisals Against Pamiri Minority: Suppression of local identity, clampdown on all dissent Recording Dissent: Camera surveillance at peaceful protests in the Netherlands Unattainable Right to Housing: Report on right to housing in Slovakia


Book: These Rights are Your Rights is an engaging guide to child rights for ages 8+ by Amnesty. £7.99 from amnestyshop.org.uk and also see page 29 • Teachers: Sign up to Amnesty’s TeachRights for free resources to accompany the book amnesty.org.uk/ teachrights


Amnesty’s podcast: Listen to our second season of On the Side of Humanity about abortion rights defenders. On Spotify, Apple and Deezer. amnesty.org/ en/latest/campaigns/2023 /12/on-the-side-of- humanity-podcast


NEW AMNESTY REPORTS


These reports and briefings are available at amnesty.org – search the title


‘I Would Fear Going to Work’: Labour exploitation at Carrefour sites in Saudi Arabia


FUNDRAISING


AmnesTea: Put the kettle on to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10 Dec. Order your kit at amnesty.org.uk/tea


Amnesty shop: Gifts, festive cards and decorations to special offers and 2025 calendars at amnestyshop. org.uk, also see page 41


Amnesty address labels: Re-use your envelopes with Amnesty candle logo labels. £6.50 for 50. Orders to Amnesty Labels, 13 Gainey’s Well, Stroud GL5 1LQ. Cheques payable to: Mid Gloucestershire Amnesty group


Coins, stamps, medals, cigarette cards: Donate any new or used to Robin Sandow, AIUK Section Charitable Trust, c/o The Post Room, Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA


In celebration: Ask people to donate to Amnesty on your special day in place of a present. Contact fundraise@ amnesty.org.uk


Copy deadlines


Spring 2025 issue:11 Dec Distribution date: 7-12 Feb


Classified ads


Free for Amnesty groups. sct@amnesty.org.uk Put ‘Classified’ in the subject line


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