Capture Dignity with Asia Pacific Youth Network

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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 [1] 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 [2])