The world spotlight will be on San Francisco, April 9th when the Olympic Torch passes through the only city in the US to receive the honor. Join thousands of people in a Rally and Vigil on April 8th to demand that China live up to its Human Rights obligations!
In order to receive the 2008 Olympic Games, China signed an agreement with the Olympic Committee promising to improve their Human Rights record. Instead, China's Human Rights violations have increased since they signed the agreement. Demand that China treat its citizens with basic Human Rights!
April 8 Panel Discussion: China Experts discuss "Beijing Olympics and Human Rights: Challenges Ahead" Featured panelists include: John Ackerly (President, Int'l Campaign forTibet), Rebya Kadeer (former Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience and a leader of Uighurs), Lucie Morillon (Reporters Without Borders) Place: The San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St (Koret Auditorium) located on the Library's lower level Enter 30 Grove St., proceed down stairs (Note: Refreshment are not allowed in the Auditorium) Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm For more information about the program contact Karin Collins at 415-252-1750 x.204
April 8 Rally and Vigil for Human Rights Speakers: Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Richard Gere, Actor, Mona Cadena, Amnesty International, WEST, Director Place: United Nations Plaza, San Francisco Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
April 9 Official Olympic Torch Ceremony Come to the Official torch relay route and speak out for human rights! Beginning time of torch run is 1pm. Please meet at the Amnesty SF Office at 11am. We will have materials for you and things (not t-shirts) for you to wear. Where: We will meet at the Amnesty International's San Francisco office at 1663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 for instructions of action and we will proceed together to the torch route from the office. Official route of torch »