Past Events

Here's a listing of all our past events.  

Guantanamo Vigil - December 2024 - Virtual Call-in

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 8:00am to 10:00pm CST

Each month we hold a local vigil that is part of a Worldwide campaign to Close Guantanamo. Because of the shortened daylight, this month's vigil will be virtual. Please take some time on Wednesday to contact President Biden and ask him to release the 16 detainees who have been cleared for release. See the event for more details.

November 2024 Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm CST

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. This is a hybrid meeting, so you can join us in-person, or via Zoom. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. The second hour includes a guest speaker or presentation on a current human rights topic.

Guantanamo Vigil - Novermber 2024 - Virtual Call-in

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 8:00am to 10:00pm CST

Each month we hold a local vigil that is part of a Worldwide campaign to Close Guantanamo. Because of the shortened daylight, this month's vigil will be virtual. Please take some time on Wednesday to contact President Biden and ask him to release the 16 detainees who have been cleared for release. See the event for more details.

Amnesty Midwest Meetup

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 10:00am to 5:00pm CDT

Join us for our first ever Amnesty Midwest Meetup. We will assemble to have a day of activism, sharing, and learning. Meet with allies from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, from local groups, student groups and regular Amnesty members. Everyone is welcome!

October 2024 Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. This is a hybrid meeting, so you can join us in-person, or via Zoom. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. The second hour will feature Andy Worthington who will speak with us about his work to close Guantanamo.

Guantanamo Vigil - October 2024

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT

Each month we hold a local vigil that is part of a Worldwide campaign to Close Guantanamo. We'll meet at the bridge, hold banners and make our presence on the bridge.  If you cannot join us, please sign the petition to President Biden.
See the event for more details.

September 2024 Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, September 15, 2024 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. This is a hybrid meeting, so you can join us in-person, or via Zoom. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. We're excited to have Ken Meyers and Afaf Bernani as our speakers, presenting on our new Moroccan IAR case - Mohammed Ziane during the second half of the meeting.

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