Human Rights Advocacy 101: Activating Advocacy Series

Date: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm PT

Location: UBC Life Building (LIFE) | Room 2302

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About this Event

Human Rights Advocacy 101 will introduce you to a wide range of approaches to responding to human rights challenges and violations at home and around the world. You will learn about online activism, letter-writing, and talking to others about your human rights concerns, including how to meet with your Member of Parliament. By the end of this workshop, you too will be ready to make a difference!

About the Speaker

Don Wright (he/him) is an activist and educator with Amnesty International Canada, based at the Vancouver office. Don is responsible for national outreach and training, including volunteer recruitment and training. Don maintains Amnesty’s online learning centre and regularly speaks about activism and human rights to school and community groups.