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Power to the People: Ignite Change for Civil & Human Rights!
Join Power to the People, led by seasoned advocate Lady Caitlin Magee, and become a force for real change! We're not just discussing issues; we're tackling them head-on. Ready to move beyond talk and into action?
This month, we've proudly solidified our commitment by legally incorporating, and bringing all our advocacy efforts under one powerful umbrella!
Here's how you'll make an impact:
- Shape Policy: Be part of our mission to educate legislators on the critical impact of trauma and drive meaningful policy change.
- Fuel Movements: Dive into impactful campaigns, with Lady Magee sharing key opportunities for you to lend your support from Amnesty International Chapter #1035, NAACP & ACLU
- Take Action: Roll up your sleeves and join our volunteer efforts, making a tangible difference in the community.
- Collaborate for Impact: Work alongside Rockefeller College students and alumni to advance vital trauma education initiatives.
Join our dynamic community! We're seeking passionate advocates ready to engage in powerful discussions and strategic action.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Protect Immigrants: Join Us on Tuesday in Albany! hosted by the NYACLUAlbany Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY
| New York For All Mobilization to Albany April 29th
For years ICE has tried to divide us, determined to cruelly target immigrants and separate families. Under this administration, ICE is escalating the deportation machine, putting pressure on local law enforcement and local government agencies to search for, arrest, and deport people, and to separate families. All New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, want to lead open lives, participate in their communities, provide for family, and access health care without intimidation.
Next Tuesday, we are heading to Albany together to loudly say: The time is NOW for New York to proudly protect immigrant New Yorkers!
Join NYCLU and the NY4All Coalition on April 29th for a full day of advocacy as we gather to demand the passage of the New York for All Act (S.2235/ A.3506) to support and protect our communities.
Register here at or at the link below, and write “Power to the People” under organization. Food and transportation will be provided. Registration will close at 6 pm tomorrow, April 24th.
We hope to see you there - the time to protect immigrants is NOW!!!
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| - Amnesty International Chapter #1035 March Monthly Updates/not an event Info onlyLink visible for attendees
Here is how we NEED your local group to take action:
- Sign our Petition: to urge your lawmakers to oppose funding for mass deportations and inhumane border policies.
- Call the Senate switchboard: at 646-248-6236 now and tell them to vote NO on the Reconciliation Bill that will fund cruel border policies and mass deportation
- Lobby with us: Reach out to your Legislative Coordinator if you're interested in joining our lobbying efforts grassroots@aiusa.org. Use our Leave Behind and Backgrounder to prepare for lobbying.
- Share our Human Rights Blueprint for the Border:
- Read, Sign and share our Human Rights Blueprint for the border
- Mobilize Your Community: Urge local organizations to endorse the Safe Path, and share our message by talking to community members, posting on social media, and engaging local reporters.
- Share our blog on your social media channels and promote our action
- Join the Spring Interfaith Action: Sign up to host or join a human rights iftar if you observe Ramadan, a seder if observing Passover, or any interfaith community meal and conversation on human rights. Learn more here.
- Amnesty #1035- Petition: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoryLink visible for attendees
The government of Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza underscores our need to lobby Congress in support of an arms embargo—right now, to that end, our focus is on lobbying Senators and Representative to vote YES on Senator Sanders’ Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs). This is part of our wider strategy to influence the US government on Amnesty’s global human rights demands regarding Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including a permanent ceasefire, release of all hostages and arbitrarily detained Palestinians, humanitarian aid, an arms embargo and an end to apartheid and occupation.
Here is how your local group can take action:
- Lobby your two Senators and your Representative: in support of Senator Sanders’ Joint Resolutions of Disapproval. Email campaigns@aiusa.org to receive our lobby materials.
- Sign and share our petition: demanding a permanent ceasefire
- Sign and Share our petition: calling for an end to the genocide and use our Printable Petition and Sample Letter to mobilize your community.
- Join the Spring Interfaith Action: Sign up to host or join a human rights iftar if you observe Ramadan, a seder if observing Passover, or any interfaith community meal and conversation on human rights. Learn more here.
- Read and share our report: on the Genocide in Gaza.
- Drop off Amnesty’s research at the District offices of your Members of Congress: Click here to learn more information. Email campaigns@aiusa.org to request more support.
- Call the White House Comment Line (281) 572-5571 urging Trump to:
- Suspend all weapons sales transfers to the Israeli government
- Use all leverage to bring about an immediate and permanent ceasefire
- Demand unfettered humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip
The phone line is open Tuesday-Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm ET.
