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Capture Dignity with Asia Pacific Youth Network |
Thu, 09/03/2009 - 16:07 — amnesty
In order for people from all walks of life to "Capture Dignity", we will present a virtual educational campaign that features a "Capture Dignity" photo contest, exhibition of our 6-month campaign, and dignity discussions.
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http://www.amnesty.org.hk/chi/node/20247
Description
In line with Amnesty International's Demand Dignity campaign that aims to end global poverty by working to strengthen recognition and protection of the rights of the poor, APYN Hong Kong will run a 6-month long campaign to "Capture Dignity". We aim to educate the public on the relationship between human rights and dignity through a list of educational and lobbying activities.
In order for people from all walks of life to "Capture Dignity", we will present a virtual educational campaign that features a "Capture Dignity" photo contest, exhibition of our 6-month campaign, and dignity discussions.
Program
| September 26 |
Kick off event: "Capture Dignity" Photo-Op Learn what it means to live with dignity by capturing scenes of dignity in Hong Kong |
| October 17 - International Week of Action |
Umbrella Flashmob Let the public capture dignity with our umbrella flashmob! |
| November 21 |
Petition for Tsoi Yuen Chuen Who gets to decide on development? |
| December 23 |
Dignity Santa Dress up as Santa and his little elves and spread the joy and dignity to the public |
| January 23 |
Dignity Action Protect the rights of the poor. Call for social change! |
| February 27 |
Awards and Closing Ceremony |
Why should you join?
Understand the connection between human rights and poverty
Make friends with like-minded individuals
Meet and work with activists from Asia Pacific
Call for social change
What can you do?
As the youth agent of change, we are looking for young individuals like you to advocate for social change. "Capture Dignity" with APYN and become a member today! You may participate by becoming one of the following:
- Student Coordinator: Organize students from your school to join our campaign
- Publicity Coordinator: Create posters and ads (preferably someone who knows how to use Illustrator and Photoshop)
- Web Coordinator: Keep our website up-to-date
- Member Coordinator: Responsible for notifying members of upcoming preparation sessions and upcoming events
- English-Chinese translator
- Researcher: Keep up to date with current affairs in preparation for January's Dignity Action
- Member: All you need to do is come help out with preparation work or participate in our events
There are no regular meetings and you only need to contribute 1-2 hours a week to this project. Together, we can educate the public what it means to live with dignity!
JOIN US!
If you are under 30 years old and would like to "Capture Dignity" with us, click here to become a member and participate in our events!
About Us
Asia Pacific Youth Network is a regional youth network under the umbrella of Amnesty International. We are formed by young people from Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and many other global friends!
We connect people in the Asia Pacific who want to make change happen. This network is open to all individuals desiring social change and it aims to connect like minded people who are interested in campaigning on issues that matter to them and, to open doors to finding out more and to create opportunities to act.
For inquiries, please contact Clara Fok (Tel: 2116-2485; E-mail: cfok@amnesty.org.hk)