Category Archives: Local Chapters

2023 Write for Human Rights

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Join Amnesty International Pittsburgh (Group 39) and many other inspiring Pittsburgh rights groups and community leaders on Monday, December 11, 2023, 6-9pm at Calvary Episcopal Church for our annual Write-for-Rights event.

This year marks the 38th annual gathering in Pittsburgh! During the event you can contribute to writing hundreds of letters on important human rights cases of our time.

Stop in and stay as long as you can. Write letters. Talk to other activists. Check out information tables about local groups working in Pittsburgh on local, national and international issues. There will be a candle-lighting ceremony at about 7:15pm.

Case information, letter writing materials, and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear face coverings while not eating or drinking.

Moving forward to end gun violence

A panel discussion with local elected and community leaders, co-sponsored by Amnesty International Group 39, CeaseFirePA, and Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence.

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Too many people in our communities are victims of shootings every year. However, community groups, public health experts, municipalities and members of the state government are pursuing concrete steps against gun violence. Which strategies are successful, and what can we do better in the Pittsburgh region?

Panelists:
Dan Frankel, State Representative
Erika Strassburger, Pittsburgh City Council
Rev. Eileen Smith, South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace
Richard Garland, Violence Prevention Program
Moderation & Introduction: Josh Fleitman, CeaseFirePA

When: Wednesday, September 27, 7pm
Where: Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

2022 Write for Human Rights


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Join Amnesty International Pittsburgh (Group 39) and many other inspiring Pittsburgh rights groups and community leaders on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 6:30-8:30pm at Calvary Episcopal Church for our annual Write-for-Rights event.

This year marks the 37th annual gathering in Pittsburgh! During the event you can contribute to writing hundreds of letters on important human rights cases of our time.

Stop in and stay as long as you can. Write letters. Talk to other activists. Check out information tables about local groups working in Pittsburgh on local, national and international issues. There will be a candle-lighting ceremony at about 7:15pm.

Case information, letter writing materials, and light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear face coverings while not eating or drinking.