With a damning new report about the extent of torture by the CIA, and more questions being raised about UK involvement, can we afford to ignore this issue? Surely that’s not a real question. Why would anyone wish to ‘ignore’ torture? Now that’s a real question. http://www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/stop-torture Torture is not a thing of the distant […]
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WRITE FOR RIGHTS 2014
Come and join in! Saturday, 8th November 2014 The Ridings, Wakefield – near Esquires Coffee Shop Every year during November and December Amnesty International asks its supporters to join their Write for Rights campaign and write a letter, sending a message of hope to someone suffering human rights abuses. This weekend the Wakefield local group […]
September Meeting
The next Local Group Meeting is on Wednesday, 17th September 2014 Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street Wakefield WF1 1NQ Coffee and discussion from 1900 Come and join in. Find out how you can make a difference in a world where human rights are at risk in so many places. For further details secretary@aiukwakefield.org.uk or 07800605397 Twitter:@AIUKWakefield Facebook: AI-UK-Wakefield All […]
July Meeting
The next Local Group Meeting is this Wednesday, 16th July 2014 Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street Wakefield WF1 1NQ Coffee and monthly action from 1900 – 1930 Come and join in. Find out how you can make a difference in a world where human rights are at risk in so many places. For further details secretary@aiukwakefield.org.uk or 07800605397 Twitter:@AIUKWakefield Facebook: […]
Coffee, Cakes and Campaigning
Hurrah! It’s time for more…. Coffee, Cakes and Campaigning Coffee Morning Friday 11th July 2014 1000 am – 1200 noon All welcome. Come along, catch up with campaigns. We will be writing and signing letters of support for the Stop Torture campaign and Individuals At Risk Enjoy coffee and cakes and join the action. Quaker Meeting […]
City of Sanctuary Refugee Week Event
June Group Meeting
The next Local Group Meeting is this Wednesday, 18th June 2014 Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street Wakefield WF1 1NQ Coffee and monthly action from 1900 – 1930 Discussion: Stop Torture Campaign For further details secretary@aiukwakefield.org.uk or 07800605397 Twitter:@AIUKWakefield Facebook: AI-UK-Wakefield The next … Coffee, Cakes and Campaigning event will be on Friday 11th July 2014 1000 – 1200 Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill […]
Come and Get Involved!
May meeting Quaker Meeting House, Wednesday 21st May 2014, 7:00pm Just before you vote in the local and European elections on Thursday, why not come along and discuss how valued human rights must be in any political manifesto. All welcome, members and non-members alike. TOGETHER WE ARE POWERFUL
March meeting AND Guest Speaker!
Human Rights Workshop Wednesday 19th March 2014. Guest Speaker Barbara Lodge Coffee and agenda from 7pm – 7.30 start Quaker Meeting House, Thornhill Street Wakefield WF1 1NQ All welcome, members and non-members TOGETHER WE ARE POWERFUL
EVENT: International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, why not join Amnesty International Wakefield, and many more, at Wakefield Cathedral. When: TOMORROW! Saturday, 8th March – 1130 until 1500 More information: HERE and HERE Come and have fun! TOGETHER WE ARE POWERFUL