Amnesty International Group 50

Amnesty Group 50

STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN COLOMBIA AND CHICAGO

April 8, 2006
Evanston Public Library, IL

A big thank you everyone who did such a wonderful job on our April 8 "Stop Violence Against Women" event! The program was extremely interesting and informative and the turnout (over 90 people!) was great. Our speakers were really amazing and so inspiring. We got a lot of support at our event from our AIUSA Group 50 members. The turnout was excellent, with almost 20 group 50 members attending our event-thank you for your support!

This event was a success on so many levels. We were able to publicize our AIUSA chapter and SVAW campaign in new ways (Evanston Library bulletin board, Loyola radio, AIUSA Group 50 website). We were able to focus on two very important issues-Colombia and Sex Trafficking (an ongoing issue and a new one). We were also able to do more networking and coalition building with other AI chapters (we spoke at length with the Lake Forest College AIUSA group after the event) and with other groups working on our issues. We all continue to be a big part of building momentum for human rights, and we look forward to our next event on fighting against torture! Thanks again to everyone!

Panel of guest speakers fielding questions from the audience.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50

U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50

AI students create SVAW banners for Evanston demo

Emily Goligoski.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50

Amnesty Group 50 members Mario Venegas and Dan Drennan display the Amnesty banner at Group 50's

Amnesty Group 50 members Mario Venegas and Dan Drennan display the Amnesty banner at Group 50's

A question from the audience at Group 50's "Stop Violence Against Women" Forum on April 8th in Evanston Illinois.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50

Carolyn DeSwarte Gifford, co-coordinator of Amnesty's

Carolyn DeSwarte Gifford, co-coordinator of Amnesty's

Dori Dinsmore, Executive Director, Midwest Region Amnesty International-USA.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50

Caroline Skolnik speaks out about Rwandan women and AIDS at AIUSA's Stop Violence Against Women event on March 5 in Evanston. The event was co-sponsored by Amnesty Group 50-Evanston/Rogers Park, and Evanston and New Trier High School Amnesty chapters.

Caroline Skolnik speaks out about Rwandan women and AIDS at AIUSA's Stop Violence Against Women event on March 5 in Evanston. The event was co-sponsored by Amnesty Group 50-Evanston/Rogers Park, and Evanston and New Trier High School Amnesty chapters.

Answering questions during the Q&A session.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50

Amnesty Group 50 Evanston/Rogers Park members display their Stop Violence Against Women banner at the Amnesty Rally on March 5 in Evanston. The event was co-sponsored by Amnesty Group 50-Evanston/Rogers Park, and Evanston and New Trier High School Amnesty chapters to raise awareness about the second year of Amnesty's campaign.

Amnesty Group 50 Evanston/Rogers Park members display their Stop Violence Against Women banner at the Amnesty Rally on March 5 in Evanston. The event was co-sponsored by Amnesty Group 50-Evanston/Rogers Park, and Evanston and New Trier High School Amnesty chapters to raise awareness about the second year of Amnesty's campaign.

Smile!!!.
photo by Daren Brush of Local Group 50