Talk about monkey beach by awardwinning haisla writer, eden robinson. Sterilization of indigenous women in canada without consent. Every month, a guest reader will recommend a book about the human experience they. Every year, amnesty international evaluates the human rights situation in countries around the world. The story of amnesty international began back in 1961 when two portuguese students were jailed just for raising a toast to freedom. We campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. They discuss lawrences cbc canada reads winning novel, the illegal, as well as the. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. Take action for human rights amnesty international canada. Furthermore, students in amnesty international club may also be able to organize some events or action for the club. Amnesty international book club discussing the illegal with.
President of amnesty international book club amnesty international. This months amnesty international book club pick, secret daughter, is a touching story of three women, worlds apart but entwined through circumstance, loss and love. It can be fiction or nonfiction, and for our first year at least, we will have books only by canadian authors. Amnesty book club features excellent literature and share.
Launched in 2014, the amnesty international book club is a project engaging readers, libraries, and book clubs in reading beyond the book. On december 12 well be talking about mighty be our powers by leymah gbowee. Launched in 2014, the amnesty international book club engages readers, libraries and book clubs in reading beyond the book. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights. Amnesty international bookclub 608 members last activity apr 04, 2020 11. Amnesty international book club listen via stitcher for. The ai book club is a great place to select your clubs next read, as the organization aims to support readers beyond just the book.
We are the worlds largest grassroots human rights organization. This thoughtprovoking amnesty international 2021 wall calendar commemorates the important work of amnesty international and its efforts to focus world attention on the human rights and dignity of all people. Childrens laureate chris riddell has created a beautiful book for amnesty about human rights the rules that belong to all. Amnesty international was founded in london in 1961, following the publication of the article the forgotten prisoners in the observer on 28 may 1961, by the lawyers peter benenson and philip james. Listen to amnesty international book club episodes free, on demand. In the same year, benenson had a book published, persecution 1961, which detailed the cases of nine. Amnesty international is a global movement of more than seven million supporters, activists, and volunteers in over 190 countries and territories. The amnesty international book club is a great way for local groups and members to engage their communities in human rights. At its board meeting in october 2019, international board members appointed sarah beamish canada as chairperson. The designer was the late diana redhouse, who died in october 2007, aged 84. Amnesty book by aravind adiga official publisher page. What makes amnesty an urgent and significant book is the generosity and the humanity of its vision. Join amnesty internationals bimonthly book club to read and take action. There are more than student organizations on campus, from amnesty international to fencing to frisbee, chem club to stand up comedy.
Her first book, north end love songs the muses company won the governor generals literary award for poetry. As a registered amnesty book club member you will receive a monthly book club discussion guide and emails about other book club events. The amnesty international book club features acclaimed books chosen by noted guest authors such as joseph boyden, nino ricci, heather oneill, yann martel, esi edugyan and more. You will enhance important life skills such as leadership, public speaking, and community outreach. Amnesty international groups amnesty international. Highquality book titles are regularly featured, along with a great range of accompanying support information including interactive author interviews. Amnesty international is a notforprofit global organization, consisting of over 3 million supporters, members and activists. Find out more by visiting amnesty canadas book club page here. Destiny chan president of amnesty international book. Join us for the new monthly amnesty international victoria book club to discuss great books that examine topical human rights and social justice issues. Book club outreach combine the love of reading and human rights by becoming an amnesty international book club volunteer. This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces a powerful and moving perspective on migration for readers of all ages. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium.
Join amnesty international s bimonthly book club to read and take action. Support your favourite cause at canadahelps with onetime or monthly donations, donations of securities, or with a fundraiser. The amnesty international book club combines awareness and action. During the covid19 global pandemic amnesty international usa will continue to hold virtual events promoting awareness, community organizing opportunities, and advocacy for human rights. Amnesty international latest news, breaking stories and. Amnesty draws attention to human rights abuses and campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards. On october 10 well be talking about a house in the sky by amanda lindhout. Amnesty international is a nongovernmental organization with its headquarters in the united. Our activities include advocacy by sending letters, faxes, petitions and emails, public education and outreach by hosting events, information tables and speakers at most of our monthly meetings.
Amnesty international bookclub group 609 members goodreads. Amnesty international clubs and organizations carthage. In telling these stories, author shilpi somaya gowda sheds light upon gender discrimination and its shocking impact upon the women whose rights are ignored. Read more about the work they do and the impact they make. There are more than 27 art galleries, a dozen museums, and.
Amnesty international announce john lennon inspired picture book. Write to the king of saudi arabia calling for his immediate and. It won the pacific northwest booksellers award, the oregon book award for fiction, the kobo emerging writer prize and has been nominated for more than ten other awards. Whether the club is mobilized around any particular issue or not, any member of a high school amnesty international club is likely to make posters, flyers, and other forms of media campaigns targeting human rights issues. Amnesty international canada questions freedom of speech. The amnesty international book club has selected all of us in our own lives by manjushree thapa as their janfeb 2020 pick our thanks to farzana doctor, who selected all of usfor the book club.
Every month, a guest reader will recommend a book about the human experience they believe other canadians need to read. Amnesty international canada is inviting support for a campaign to defend environmental human rights defenders and the communities they represent. Amnesty international logo the amnesty logo combines two recognisable images inspired by the chinese proverb, better to light a candle than curse the darkness. Book selections are chosen by amnesty international and focus on engaging books by major canadian authors. Amnesty international australia defending human rights. The amnesty international book club is pleased to announce our march 2017 title, laughing all the way to the mosque, by zarqa nawaz a memoir that is sure to get you laughing too. Human rights lawyer waleed abu alkhair was jailed for 15 years under a cruel terrorism law in saudi arabia. Learn more about amnesty international canada national office on canadahelps.
Stratford public library is an official partner of the amnesty international book club. Amnesty international is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people no matter who they are or where they are. Amnesty international edmonton, alberta, canada group has been active for over 40 years and has a dedicated core group of members. Its also a great way to promote amnesty international s work through your local library and independent bookstores.
Research shows latin america is the most dangerous region in the world to defend land, indigenous rights and the environment. Amnesty international book club amnesty international canada. Our book club newsletter has well over 6,000 subscribers, and is mailed monthly with the latest news in books, actions, reflective essays and our very special discussion guide. Books archive amnesty international book club canada. Credit canadas money mindfulness education week essay scholarship. Well continue to campaign relentlessly and give a voice to those whove had theirs taken away. Physical distancing will not prevent us from being on the front lines to ensure that human rights are promoted and protected for all people everywhere. He has defended many peaceful activists, including jailed blogger raif badawi, and has challenged the widespread crackdown on human rights across the country. Amnesty international canada questions freedom of speech and assembly an extraordinary letter from amnesty canada suggests that public universities shouldnt allow proisrael events to proceed. This title has been recommended by guest reader janie chang, author of dragon springs road and three souls. Amnesty international book club discussion amnesty international book club discussion join the conversation in fall 2019, when we feature excellent literature and discuss challenging questions on the human rights aspects of popular novels. Register your book club for free or read about other clubs in canada. Katherena vermette is a metis writer from winnipeg, manitoba, canada which is the heart of the metis nation and also treaty one territory.
Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on amnesty international. Amnesty international book club selects all of us in our. Amnesty international 2021 wall calendar book summary. Learn about canadian literature and help raise human rights awareness through reading books. The abstract issue of immigration, fodder for cheap politics, comes starkly alive in the story of this one man, his past troubles and his present conflict. All of us in our own lives by nepalicanadian manjushree thapa brings together a group of strangers who have a profound influence on one another. All the latest breaking news on amnesty international. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story explores the unimaginable decisions faced by a mother and her two children as they are forced to flee their home and everyone they know to escape the turmoil of war.
The reading room at bryan prince bookseller, 1060 king street west. It is the early 1950s in a restless iran, a country powerful with oil wealth but. Main library amnesty international book club wednesdays. Amnesty international toronto office 1992 yonge street, 3rd floor toronto, ontario m4s 1z7 canada tel. What amnesty wants in an effective arms trade treaty. His debut novel, american war, is an international bestseller and has been translated into thirteen languages.