tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60750279216017186162012-01-18T05:52:08.587-08:00Amnesty International IrelandAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-66546976622859857822010-06-02T05:54:00.001-07:002010-06-02T06:01:28.121-07:00Does Gender Equality Exist? by Sharon Dolan<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Arial Unicode MS"; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:128; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1 -369098753 63 0 4129023 0;} @font-face {font-family:"\@Arial Unicode MS"; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:128; Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-1042535647797437792010-05-24T04:05:00.000-07:002010-05-24T04:06:55.543-07:00Abandoned Again? Chad Forces the UN Out of the CountryAbeché, Eastern ChadMay 23, 2010We have begun our work on the ground in eastern Chad and in early days much of our focus is on the impending decision of the UN Security Council about the future of the critical UN mission here. Under pressure from the Chadian government, and with the conspicuous absence of the usual strong influence of Chad’s former colonial power, France, the Security Council isAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-14796358401835154582010-05-21T04:20:00.000-07:002010-05-21T08:21:47.861-07:00Climate Justice and Human Rights – Can’t See the Wood for the Trees by Ciarán O’Carroll<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-IE;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-58918299753606014162010-05-19T06:01:00.000-07:002010-05-19T07:02:33.847-07:00Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely"Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it" William PittPower corrupts. I have no doubt about it. Absolute power is so corrupting that it can result in the deaths of numerous, often nameless, faceless individuals. History tells us this. Millions of people have lost their lives under totalitarian regimes: France’s reign of terror; Hitler’s Germany; Stalin’s purges.None ofAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-81963610254231440302010-05-11T05:09:00.000-07:002010-05-11T07:24:04.683-07:00The Election and The Pope by Sharon Dolan
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Arial Unicode MS"; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:128; Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-13172590092879158912010-05-04T04:49:00.000-07:002010-05-10T04:18:36.721-07:00The Beautiful Game – by Ciarán O’CarrollEvery four years, football fans, and foes, gather together to cheer, shed tears, and no doubt drink, to one of the greatest sporting events around: the FIFA Football World Cup.This year, this most magical of events, will be held in South Africa.Preparations have been underway, for a number of years now, and the South African government, has lavished an estimated €1.3bn on the building of Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-19154453508279081082010-04-26T22:48:00.000-07:002010-04-30T08:00:18.388-07:00He who does not weep, does not see<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-IE X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-12609481101582074342010-04-22T05:19:00.000-07:002010-04-22T05:23:02.900-07:00Amnesty’ Conference 2010 and Troy Davis by Adrianne WyseI trekked into the 2010 Amnesty Conference to support a friend. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a member of Amnesty International (AI) and fully support everything that they do. I just haven’t exactly been an active member in recent years. But this year’s National Conference has left me determined to get back involved with the organisation and do everything I can to help.The moment I arrived I was Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-70844888726949211852010-04-14T05:05:00.000-07:002010-04-18T04:53:30.299-07:00Jack Bauer and Cruel and Unusual Punishment by Sharon DolanSo this week I’ve been learning about International, European, and Irish Human Rights law: In particular the European Court of Human Rights. Established under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), in 1950, to monitor respect of human rights by the states in Europe.Learning and reading of the cases the courts hear, and have ruled on (did you know that over 50% of the cases heard are Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-18275851491819368762010-04-08T06:07:00.000-07:002010-04-18T04:47:42.296-07:00Why do I have to learn algebra?Article 26: We all have the right to educationIt’s in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It’s the Millennium Development Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education. We are told repeatedly of the value of education. It has been said often; and it has been said loud. It changes lives.But we all wake up some, or most, mornings and wish we just didn’t have to go to school. We do not Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-12179892466862385512010-04-01T06:06:00.000-07:002010-04-28T06:09:40.874-07:00Anti Homosexuality Bill – Uganda by Philip Dalton<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:Batang; panose-1:2 3 6 0 0 1 1 1 1 1; mso-font-alt:¹ÙÅÁ; mso-font-charset:129; Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-80432978301556281222010-03-30T05:08:00.000-07:002010-03-30T05:10:27.839-07:00The Death Penalty – Neil Moran and Emily Walker<!--[if gte mso 9]> lmoye 9.3821 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 <![endif]--> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-74705011547209888522010-03-23T06:01:00.000-07:002010-03-23T06:12:01.980-07:00In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities.‘I think being a woman is like being Irish. Everyone says you're important and nice, but you take second place all the same’. Iris Murdoch Well dear Iris should have known, being as she was both a woman, and Irish, and trying to make her way in the male dominated academia of Oxbridge. If I asked you to define yourself, what words would you use? White? Black? Western? Eastern? Catholic? ProtestantAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-37499492691595313962010-03-19T06:08:00.000-07:002010-03-19T06:13:54.944-07:00Right to Protest: You're Not Welcome Here No More by Ciarán O'CarrollOn the 15th of March 2010 the Israeli Army, once again, raided the Palestinian West Bank villages of Bil’in and Nil’in. The soldiers went from one end of the village, to the other, posting a document on shop fronts and homes.This document declared that Israeli, and international activists, were strictly prohibited from entering the villages between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm every Friday and Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-92010086305248015412010-03-09T07:37:00.000-08:002010-03-21T09:00:17.305-07:00What does the term Human Rights mean to you?
<!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:72.0pt 90.0pt 72.0pt 90.0pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-45212279328356457972010-03-01T02:19:00.000-08:002010-03-03T08:43:10.227-08:00Stoning and Women’s Rights in Iran - Philip Dalton “In Iran it is legal to stone a person to death it is illegal to use the wrong sized stone”. A quote from the recent Amnesty International report, on the legalised execution by stoning in Iran. This judiciary “V-sign” to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights resonates with corruption of the state and religion putting common sense, basic human rights and a fair legal system in a Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-37549309281491860952010-02-12T03:31:00.000-08:002010-02-13T05:30:53.818-08:00Urgent ActionsLuiz Rossi the subject of the first Urgent Action The story of how Amnesty International (AI) came into being is almost legend. Founded upon the principle that by writing a letter, one could save a life.In 1961 British lawyer Peter Benenson was appalled to hear the story of two young students, who had been arrested in fascist dictator Salazar’s, Portugal. They had risen their glasses, in a toast,Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-44562206945350097002010-01-28T08:48:00.000-08:002010-02-02T03:17:13.465-08:00Report from World Wise FairLast Friday, the 22nd of January 2010, Amnesty International had the great privilege of being invited to the WorldWise Forum: The Partnership Journey, held in Croke Park, Dublin. Over 400 students and 50 teachers from Secondary Schools across Ireland attended.The school partnership programme partners Irish schools with schools from another part of the world, in the hope that both groups of Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-23365995441137110842010-01-27T04:00:00.000-08:002010-03-21T09:02:46.427-07:00A report from the talk by Palestinian Human Rights Activist Khalil Shaheen By Ciaran O Carroll
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 4
According to the Universal Declaration of Human rights, slavery in all its forms is forbidden, and no one has the right to have to forcedly serve another person. Despite this, slavery is still a continued practice in many forms in parts of the world today. Bonded labour, human trafficking and the use of child soldiers are carried out both in Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-89513467875035822402009-12-14T06:42:00.000-08:002009-12-14T07:10:30.822-08:00Students join Amnesty volunteers and staff carol singing and raising money to support the work of Amnesty, on International Human Rights DayStudents from Terenure College, Castleknock Community College and Presentation Secondary School, Warrenmount participated in the carol singing to celebrate International Human Rights Day and helped to raise money to support the work of Amnesty. Students from Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-74938538722039883642009-12-14T02:20:00.000-08:002009-12-14T02:23:59.137-08:00AMNESTY STREET COLLECTIONAmy Long from St Aloysius School, Carrigtwohill was delighted to bump into George when herself and her fellow students from the School were doing a Street Collection for Amnesty Cork Group.A total of €867.43 was collected by students from Mount Mercy School, Model Farm Road and St Aloysius School. Many thanks to the members of the public who were able to support the collection.If you would like Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-49294718569977085882009-12-10T09:29:00.000-08:002009-12-11T02:53:05.495-08:00Ciaran O'Carroll, Amnesty student activist reports from Copenhagen on Climate ChangeClimate Change Refugees Need International Recognition:By the year 2050 global warming is likely to cause 150 million people to abandon their homes and become refugees according to a new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation. In 2008 alone, more than 20 million people were displaced by climate-related natural disasters, including 800,000 people by cyclone Nagris in Asia, and almost Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-4836662942210433742009-12-08T01:27:00.000-08:002009-12-08T01:39:03.390-08:00Our Lady of Mercy College, Beaumont hold International Day with a big focus on campaigning for Amnesty!Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-66060487071515080582009-09-28T02:22:00.000-07:002009-09-28T02:45:19.715-07:00Congratulations to students of Ashton school, Cork who participated in the Cork Mini Marathon on Saturday 26th September 09From left to right: Joy Beardsworth, Aoife DelaneyFrom left to right: Roisin Merz, Cliona Lane UPCOMING MARATHONS - GET ACTIVE FOR AMNESTYIf you are considering taking part in the Limerick Women’s Mini-Marathons or the Dublin City Marathon we would be delighted if you would do so on behalf of Amnesty International Ireland. Have a great day out with your friends and raise some Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-24342720718722417442009-09-25T08:38:00.000-07:002009-09-25T08:41:18.506-07:00The Student and the masterThe day I went to the Memorial Building in Trinity College Dublin for Denny’s school debate on the motion ‘Voting should be made compulsory’, something caught the corner of my eye. It was a vibrant coloured poster on the side notice board. Instantly I walked over to the poster. I was amazed and shocked to read that Ms Ebadi was coming to Ireland to address The Hist Society at Trinity College on Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-70544729947420149822009-08-18T05:39:00.000-07:002009-08-18T05:40:20.232-07:00AMNESTY STUDENT AND YOUTH CONFERENCE By Ciara O’BrienWell as a very new member to Amnesty, I felt privileged to be invited to the conference and even managed to persuade my friends to come with me. On the morning of the conference all three of us were nervous and apprehensive not knowing what to expect of the two days. But as soon as we arrived at the Pearse Street library our nerves were wiped away with the smiles and friendliness of all who were Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-81272256676219898552009-07-17T04:15:00.000-07:002009-07-17T04:17:51.485-07:00Report from Mercy College Woodford Students on a Year of ActivismReport from Mercy College Woodford Students on a Year of Activism By Megan Mulcahy and Catriona PatienceStudents at Mercy College Woodford recently won an award from the Bank of Ireland for “Best Group”, beating off stiff competition from the many other groups in the many other schools in the area, including EVERY sports group.With this in mind, we have put together a summary Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-72412711652675149092009-01-08T03:37:00.000-08:002009-01-08T03:39:07.215-08:00Gaza Crisis - DemonstrationDear Friends,I know you are all very concerned at the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Gaza.Amnesty International has unequivocally criticised the Israeli authorities and Hamas and is proactively lobbying the Irish Government, the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland and Hamas.On Friday at 6pm outside St Stephen’s Green we will be inviting members of the public to light a candle to commemorate Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-58618103870791536192009-01-07T09:13:00.000-08:002009-01-07T09:59:45.326-08:00Irish Government must summon Israeli Ambassador – AmnestyAmnesty International Ireland has again condemned indiscriminate attacks on civilians by all parties to the conflict in Gaza and southern Israel. The organisation went on to call on the Irish Government to summon the Israeli Ambassador to stress Irish opposition to indiscriminate attacks by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip. Amnesty International is also calling on for a suspension of talks on Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-73150397839776187312009-01-07T04:21:00.000-08:002009-01-07T04:22:49.370-08:00 Amnesty calls for immediate truce in Gaza Amnesty International today urged the UN Security Council to demand that Israel, Hamas and Palestinian armed groups observe an immediate truce in Gaza to allow desperately needed humanitarian assistance to the beleaguered civilian population, evacuation of the wounded and safe refuge for civilians wishing to flee the conflict zone. “Civilians in GazaAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-5682471404477315402009-01-07T02:57:00.000-08:002009-01-07T02:58:32.527-08:00Israel must allow access to GazaAs the number of casualties continues to mount, civilians in Gaza are in increasingly dire need of food, medical and other emergency assistance. Demanding access to Gaza for humanitarian workers and observers, Amnesty International also named the civilian victims of a number of Israeli attacks. International humanitarian and human rights workers, as well as journalists, have not been allowed Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-71535276935688201502008-11-20T08:44:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:54:23.589-08:00News from the Youth Leadership weekend.....Wow my first amnesty week!Where to start?Well after arather long-winded journey we finally managed to make it to Donegal, Bundoran (Please don’t ask me where it is, after trying to get several people to explain the geography of the area I still have no idea!), when we got to our restaurant, we met our southern allies.Although during the first meal we didn’t get much talking done with them, as we Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-14378945962846928462008-11-20T08:41:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:44:31.881-08:00News From the Youth Leadership Weekend- Rebecca and V'cenzaWe’ve really enjoyed our weekend on Saturday we took part in a drama workshop were we learnt about forum theatre, this helped us find new ways to come up with solutions to major problems.We learnt new ideas on how to campaign effectively, and get others involved.On Sunday we took part in out own Amnesty demonstration, campaigning for womens’ rights in Iran, we thought this was the most enjoyable Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-82931250727971397262008-11-20T08:39:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:41:48.940-08:00News From the Youth Leadership Weekend - ShannonMy name is Shannon and I am from the Drumragh Intergraded College Amnesty International group. I have really enjoyed the experience of the weekend and I would love to do it again sometime. My favourite thing about the weekend was probably directing the shaping of the candle out of people holding candles. This was a really fun experience and I learnt a lot of management skills form this.I have metAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-47805655330413945342008-11-20T08:37:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:39:00.921-08:00News from the Youth Leadership weekend - Sonia......Hello my name is Sonia and I am on an amnesty Youth group weekend in Donegal, I am really enjoying my time I have spent here so far.We arrived here on Friday night at 8 o'clock and were very tired because of all the travelling we had done that day.Even though everyone was exhausted they were all still very talkative and friendly, I came here with my friend Shannon because we were chosen to Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-65518144334874861812008-11-03T02:23:00.000-08:002008-11-03T02:26:10.164-08:00Massive victory for human rights Amnesty International Ireland today welcomed reports of a new approach adopted by the Irish Government on the issue of extraordinary renditions. These reports indicate that the Government intends to review and strengthen legislation governing the search and inspection of suspected rendition flights.Amnesty International Ireland Executive Director Colm O’Gorman said:“This is a welcome victory Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-38171864723693271602008-10-03T04:36:00.000-07:002008-10-03T04:37:16.557-07:00New Resource for CSPE Teachers: Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human RightsCelebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a resource pack for Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE) teachers and their students. Developed by Amnesty International Irish Section and the Curriculum Development Unit, it is written for first, second and third year students at second level, enabling them to explore and Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-69517848057427781472008-10-03T03:46:00.001-07:002008-10-03T04:24:59.386-07:00Get this widget!<!-- SpringWidgets | Amnesty International Ireland (#60654) | Blogger | Generated on 10/03/2008 -->Get this widget!Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-70817546949088332592008-10-03T03:05:00.001-07:002008-10-03T03:05:37.918-07:00Trek Vietnam 2009 Get Active for Amnesty TREK VIETNAM - 12th to 21st March 2009 The beautiful area southwest of Hanoi offers some of Vietnam’s most breathtaking scenery and is fantastic trekking country. Home to a number of diverse indigenous communities we will travel through pristine jungle, over ancient mountain passes, around terraced paddy fields and visit local villages. After six-days of spectacular trekking Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-26308435200412277832008-10-03T03:04:00.001-07:002008-10-03T03:04:42.449-07:00Mental Health Lobbying Network Thank you event October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The global theme this year is citizen activism and advocacy to make mental health a global priority. To mark the event Amnesty International will hold a thank you party to celebrate our Mental Health Lobbying Network activists. If you are interested in mental health as a human rights issue please come along. As part of our campaign to promote the right Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-61220374749512647602008-10-03T02:59:00.000-07:002008-10-03T03:01:57.251-07:00Annual Conference 2008 AI Irish Section is delighted to reveal that our new Executive Director, Colm O’ Gorman will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Annual Conference. We’re looking forward to an exciting day where members have the opportunity to discuss their motions and constitutional amendments. What: Amnesty International Irish Section Annual Conference 2008When: Saturday, 18 October, 2008Where:Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-9766601040665930512008-10-02T05:50:00.000-07:002008-10-02T05:52:24.154-07:00SMALL PLACES TOURWhere, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home—so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. Yet they are the world of the individual person; the neighborhood he lives in; the school or college he attends; the factory, farm, or office where he works. Such are the places where every man, woman, and child seeks equal justice, equal Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-66045663709957880372008-10-02T05:49:00.000-07:002008-10-02T05:50:21.527-07:00Letter from troy davisTo all, I want to thank all of you for your efforts and dedication to Human Rights and Human Kindness, in the past year I have experienced such emotion, joy, sadness and never ending faith. It is because of all of you that I am alive today, as I look at my sister Martina I am marveled by the love she has for me and of course I worry about her and her health, but as she tells me she is the eldestAmnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6075027921601718616.post-22936759432993969632008-10-02T05:46:00.000-07:002008-10-02T05:48:53.448-07:00Amnesty calls on Ireland to act as crisis worsens in CongoFor every two children released, five are taken and forced to be child soldiers, said Amnesty International, in a new report issued today (29/09/2008) on the ongoing conflict in the province of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Since 2005 Ireland has provided over €20 million in humanitarian assistance to the DRC and members of the Defence Forces are serving with the UN Amnesty Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18246836796020601014noreply@blogger.com0