Community Corner
Amnesty International Write for Human Rights Campaign
Join with over 3 million
members worldwide as we celebrate Human Rights Day and democracy.
The local group
(Fairfield County) of Amnesty International will meet on Tuesday, January 21st,
at the Westport Library from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in our annual “write a letter, save
a life” campaign.
Please join us in writing messages
of hope to imprisoned human rights defenders around the world.
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We provide the cards, pens,
music, and holiday treats. You bring yourself (and friends) and a desire to make
a difference. All are welcome! Stay only as long as your schedule permits.
Amnesty International is the U.S. and U.K. based human rights organization
founded in 1961. It was awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize and the United Nations Prize in the Field of
Human Rights in
1978.