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Event: Trent University's Chapter of Amnesty International will be holding a day long protest to call for the closure of Guantanamo Bay on January 24th, 2007. The protest will take place on the campus of Trent University in Peterborough, and will visit all colleges of the university, as well as the Peterborough Town Hall.
Starting at 8am, and running until 9pm, a handful of student activists will be making appearances across campus dressed in the orange suits and black hoods that the Guantanamo detainees are forced to wear. The intent is to make a visual impact on the students of Trent University, and put the image of Guantanamo in their minds. The following Wednesday, January 31st, Trent's AI will be holding a letter writing campaign calling for the closure of the detention center. We are hoping that the images of our protest will drive students to sign our petition.
City/Province: Peterborough, Ontario
Location: Trent University
Date: January 24, 2007
Start time: 8am
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Trent's AI
Contact Email: trent.ai@hotmail.com
It is important that human rights are defended all around the world, no matter where violations are committed, by who, and for what reason. Every human being has the right to dignity, the right to not be tortured, the right to a trial. These rights have not been realized at Guantanamo Bay, so we must ensure that the American military respects them.
Starting at 8am, and running until 9pm, a handful of student activists will be making appearances across campus dressed in the orange suits and black hoods that the Guantanamo detainees are forced to wear. The intent is to make a visual impact on the students of Trent University, and put the image of Guantanamo in their minds. The following Wednesday, January 31st, Trent's AI will be holding a letter writing campaign calling for the closure of the detention center. We are hoping that the images of our protest will drive students to sign our petition.
City/Province: Peterborough, Ontario
Location: Trent University
Date: January 24, 2007
Start time: 8am
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Trent's AI
Contact Email: trent.ai@hotmail.com
It is important that human rights are defended all around the world, no matter where violations are committed, by who, and for what reason. Every human being has the right to dignity, the right to not be tortured, the right to a trial. These rights have not been realized at Guantanamo Bay, so we must ensure that the American military respects them.
Event: Toronto Rally to CLOSE GUANTANAMO
With signs, banners and an 8 x 8 "prison" full of orange-suited, so-called "enemy combatants", we will demonstrate to passersby, the US government and the Toronto media that this ongoing attack on the principles of human rights must end immediately. We demand that the Guantánamo detainees be charged, tried and, if evidence is lacking as it surely is, released.
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Location: University Avenue, north of Queen,
Date: Saturday, January 27
Start time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Michael Craig
Contact Email: michael@focusproductions.net
Guantánamo Bay, the US Detention Centre, is an abomination. According to Amnesty International, this prison is “an open attack on human rights” where 400 men are currently being humiliated, tortured and detained without charge or trial.
With signs, banners and an 8 x 8 "prison" full of orange-suited, so-called "enemy combatants", we will demonstrate to passersby, the US government and the Toronto media that this ongoing attack on the principles of human rights must end immediately. We demand that the Guantánamo detainees be charged, tried and, if evidence is lacking as it surely is, released.
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Location: University Avenue, north of Queen,
Date: Saturday, January 27
Start time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Michael Craig
Contact Email: michael@focusproductions.net
Guantánamo Bay, the US Detention Centre, is an abomination. According to Amnesty International, this prison is “an open attack on human rights” where 400 men are currently being humiliated, tortured and detained without charge or trial.
Event: The event will be a street theatre-esque demonstration where at least 5 participants will be clothed in orange prison jumpsuits to represent the prisoners at
Guantanamo. They will be handled by "guards" dressed in military fatigues, and all of the prisoners, as well as other participants will have signs with slogans regarding human rights. We will start the day by hosting tables at both Concordia and McGill to
get signatures for post cards, and later congregate at Philips Square to begin the main event. From there, we will head to the consulate, where we intend to have media coverage.
Join us in a march to stop human rights abuses in the name of the "war on terror".
City/Province: Montreal, Quebec
Location: Philips Square, corner St. Catherines and Union
Date: January 25
Start time: 12 pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Jessika Tremblay
Contact Email: jessika.tremblay@mail.mcgill.ca
A "war on terror" is not an excuse for denying suspects their human rights. The question of security will not be addressed by breaking international law and making up rules for the detainment of terror suspects. Prisoners are humans too, and have rights to fair trials and just treatment.
Guantanamo. They will be handled by "guards" dressed in military fatigues, and all of the prisoners, as well as other participants will have signs with slogans regarding human rights. We will start the day by hosting tables at both Concordia and McGill to
get signatures for post cards, and later congregate at Philips Square to begin the main event. From there, we will head to the consulate, where we intend to have media coverage.
Join us in a march to stop human rights abuses in the name of the "war on terror".
City/Province: Montreal, Quebec
Location: Philips Square, corner St. Catherines and Union
Date: January 25
Start time: 12 pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Jessika Tremblay
Contact Email: jessika.tremblay@mail.mcgill.ca
A "war on terror" is not an excuse for denying suspects their human rights. The question of security will not be addressed by breaking international law and making up rules for the detainment of terror suspects. Prisoners are humans too, and have rights to fair trials and just treatment.
Event: A street theatre-style demonstration - to demand “Close Guantánamo” dramatically, creatively and peacefully. Wear an orange jumpsuit, or an orange “Close Guantánamo” shirt. Bring a “Close Guantánamo” sign or a “Stop Torture” banner.
City/Province: Ottawa, Ontario
Location: Sussex Drive at the the foot of the York Street Steps across from the US Embassy
Date: Thursday, January 25th 2007
Start time: 11am
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Amnesty International Canada
Contact Email: closegitmo@gmail.com
Why close Guantanamo? Because it openly breaks international law. Guantanamo tells the world it's okay to torture, deny fair trials, and abuse human rights. Guantanamo is a symbol of contempt for human dignity, safety and freedom. Guantanamo makes the world less secure by fueling more anger and violence.
United Nations experts, the UN Committee Against Torture, former US presidents, and other allies have all called for the closure of Guantánamo.
City/Province: Ottawa, Ontario
Location: Sussex Drive at the the foot of the York Street Steps across from the US Embassy
Date: Thursday, January 25th 2007
Start time: 11am
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Amnesty International Canada
Contact Email: closegitmo@gmail.com
Why close Guantanamo? Because it openly breaks international law. Guantanamo tells the world it's okay to torture, deny fair trials, and abuse human rights. Guantanamo is a symbol of contempt for human dignity, safety and freedom. Guantanamo makes the world less secure by fueling more anger and violence.
United Nations experts, the UN Committee Against Torture, former US presidents, and other allies have all called for the closure of Guantánamo.
Event: Join the AITO USA Team as we call for the closure of Guantanamo Bay! Speak Up for Human Rights! Bring your lungs, your friends, and warm clothing.
Flyers, petitions, posters & flags from Amnesty with an orange theme. A display representing people at Guantanamo Bay. Demonstration will include moments of silence to reflect and pay tribute to those are imprisoned.
It is time, America, to CLOSE GUANTANAMO!
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Location: Across From the US Consulate; E. side of University Ave, N. of Queen St. West
Date: January 27, 2007
Start time: 1:00 pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: AITO USA Team - Marita Obst
Contact Email: maritaobst@gmail.com
The US detention centre at Guantánamo Bay has become a symbol of injustice and abuse.
Hundreds of people called "enemy combatants" have been illegally detained for five years, many without access to any court, legal counsel or family visits.
Many interviewed by Amnesty allege that they were tortured at Guantánamo. Three of the 400 who remain have committed suicide, and others have gone on prolonged hunger strikes.
It is time for America to Close Guantanamo!
Flyers, petitions, posters & flags from Amnesty with an orange theme. A display representing people at Guantanamo Bay. Demonstration will include moments of silence to reflect and pay tribute to those are imprisoned.
It is time, America, to CLOSE GUANTANAMO!
City/Province: Toronto, Ontario
Location: Across From the US Consulate; E. side of University Ave, N. of Queen St. West
Date: January 27, 2007
Start time: 1:00 pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: AITO USA Team - Marita Obst
Contact Email: maritaobst@gmail.com
The US detention centre at Guantánamo Bay has become a symbol of injustice and abuse.
Hundreds of people called "enemy combatants" have been illegally detained for five years, many without access to any court, legal counsel or family visits.
Many interviewed by Amnesty allege that they were tortured at Guantánamo. Three of the 400 who remain have committed suicide, and others have gone on prolonged hunger strikes.
It is time for America to Close Guantanamo!
Event: Halifax - Join our march and candlelight protest to draw attention to the plight of detainees. The march will start at 6:30 pm at Victoria park, corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street and will arrive on the sidewalk outside the US Consulate at Purdy's Wharf at 7:30 pm for speeches from AI reps. Join five "detainees" in orange jumpsuits and hoods, AI members in "Close Guantanamo" t. shirts and carry a sign asking for the closure of Guantanamo. We'll have postcards, petitions and signs available. Please wear orange.
City/Province: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location: Starting at Victoria Park and ending at the US Consulate
Date: Saturday, January 27
Start time: 6:30 pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Kim Cahill
Contact Email: amnesty@ns.sympatico.ca
Amnesty International members believe in human rights. We're asking our government and others to protect those rights in all circumstances and to speak out when injustice happens. Human rights violations are never acceptable. As the slogan says so well, "Human Rights for All. No Exceptions."
City/Province: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location: Starting at Victoria Park and ending at the US Consulate
Date: Saturday, January 27
Start time: 6:30 pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Kim Cahill
Contact Email: amnesty@ns.sympatico.ca
Amnesty International members believe in human rights. We're asking our government and others to protect those rights in all circumstances and to speak out when injustice happens. Human rights violations are never acceptable. As the slogan says so well, "Human Rights for All. No Exceptions."
Event: Movie showing of the documentary "The Road to Guantanamo" to promote Amnesty Internationals cause to "Close Guantanamo"
City/Province: Waterloo, Ontario
Location: 200 University Avenue West, University of Waterloo, SLC-Multi Purpose Room
Date: 22nd January 2007
Start time: 830PM
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization:
Contact Email:
Justice must apply for all.... regardless of race, colour, religion or creed. This is our responsibility as human beings.
City/Province: Waterloo, Ontario
Location: 200 University Avenue West, University of Waterloo, SLC-Multi Purpose Room
Date: 22nd January 2007
Start time: 830PM
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization:
Contact Email:
Justice must apply for all.... regardless of race, colour, religion or creed. This is our responsibility as human beings.
Event: Winnipeg Close Guantanamo Rally
Join us for a rally and demonstration to draw attention to human rights violations at the U.S. detention centre at Guantanamo Bay. Everyone is welcome to attend the rally- you will be able to sign postcards and a giant display asking the U.S. government to respect human rights at Guantanamo- no exceptions!
City/Province: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Location: Corner of Broadway Ave and Kennedy- behind the Law Courts
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Start time: 1:00pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Jason Wikis
Contact Email: jaywiki@hotmail.com
Join us for a rally and demonstration to draw attention to human rights violations at the U.S. detention centre at Guantanamo Bay. Everyone is welcome to attend the rally- you will be able to sign postcards and a giant display asking the U.S. government to respect human rights at Guantanamo- no exceptions!
City/Province: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Location: Corner of Broadway Ave and Kennedy- behind the Law Courts
Date: Saturday, January 27th
Start time: 1:00pm
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Jason Wikis
Contact Email: jaywiki@hotmail.com
Event: Vancouver Close Guantanamo Action!
Everyone is welcome to join us in Vancouver as we accompany six volunteers in orange jumpsuits through the downtown core on Thursday, January 25. We'll leave the AI Pacific Regional Office (#430-319 West Pender) at 11:15 am, proceed to Libary Square for a brief vigil (approximately 11:30 am), then on to the Vancouver Art Gallery for a second brief vigil. We will end up at the US Consulate at 1095 West Pender about 12:30 pm for a final vigil.
City/Province: Vancouver, British Columbi
Location: Start at AI Pacific Regional Office (#430-319 West Pender)
Date: Thursday January 25
Start time: 11:15am
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Don Wright
Contact Email: Contact vancouver.intern@amnesty.ca
Everyone is welcome to join us in Vancouver as we accompany six volunteers in orange jumpsuits through the downtown core on Thursday, January 25. We'll leave the AI Pacific Regional Office (#430-319 West Pender) at 11:15 am, proceed to Libary Square for a brief vigil (approximately 11:30 am), then on to the Vancouver Art Gallery for a second brief vigil. We will end up at the US Consulate at 1095 West Pender about 12:30 pm for a final vigil.
City/Province: Vancouver, British Columbi
Location: Start at AI Pacific Regional Office (#430-319 West Pender)
Date: Thursday January 25
Start time: 11:15am
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization: Don Wright
Contact Email: Contact vancouver.intern@amnesty.ca
Event: Protest and Rally to Close Guantanamo Bay
Our activities, which will require as many volunteers as possible, will consist in:
Monday, JANUARY 22- Wednesday, JANUARY 24 Concordia University, Montreal QC Sir George William Campus
- Donning ORANGE JUMPSUITS and MILITARY FATIGUES, Amnesty activists will be needed to collect signatures for a petition demanding the closure of Guantanamo Bay on THE MEZZANINE. The petition will be delivered to the U.S. consular services in the demonstration that will take place the following THURSDAY.
Thursday, JANUARY 25
- Alongside fellow Amnesty members from across Montreal, we will require volunteers to wear either jumpsuits or military fatigues (depending on which ones you fit best!), for our critical mass on PHILIPS SQUARE at NOON.
There we will have a Vigil and march our way to the US Counselate
City/Province: Montreal, Quebec
Location: Philips Square Near McGill
Date: January 25th 2007
Start time: 12 Noon
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization:
Contact Email: Amnesty.Concordia@gmail.com
Human Rights for All! Justice!
Our activities, which will require as many volunteers as possible, will consist in:
Monday, JANUARY 22- Wednesday, JANUARY 24 Concordia University, Montreal QC Sir George William Campus
- Donning ORANGE JUMPSUITS and MILITARY FATIGUES, Amnesty activists will be needed to collect signatures for a petition demanding the closure of Guantanamo Bay on THE MEZZANINE. The petition will be delivered to the U.S. consular services in the demonstration that will take place the following THURSDAY.
Thursday, JANUARY 25
- Alongside fellow Amnesty members from across Montreal, we will require volunteers to wear either jumpsuits or military fatigues (depending on which ones you fit best!), for our critical mass on PHILIPS SQUARE at NOON.
There we will have a Vigil and march our way to the US Counselate
City/Province: Montreal, Quebec
Location: Philips Square Near McGill
Date: January 25th 2007
Start time: 12 Noon
Open to the public? Yes
Contact Person/Organization:
Contact Email: Amnesty.Concordia@gmail.com
Human Rights for All! Justice!