Past Events

Here's a listing of all our past events.  

Guantanamo Vigil - June 2023

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT

NOW IS THE TIME TO FINALLY CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO! Join AIUSA and co-sponsoring organizations for vigils to end the ongoing abuse of human rights by closing the detention center once and for all. We'll meet at the bridge, hold banners and make our presence on the bridge.

Ithaka Movie Screening

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 6:00pm CDT

Join fellow group members and attend a screening of Ithaka, followed by a discussion of the film afterwards with Coleen Rowley and Mike Madden. Weaving historic archive and intimate behind-the- scenes footage, this story tracks John Shipton, Julian Assange’s father, alongside Stella Morris, Assange’s wife, as they join forces to advocate for Julian.

Meet with Rep Phillips

Monday, May 22, 2023 | 1:00pm CDT

We have a virtual meeting scheduled with staff of Rep. Dean Phillips to discuss Philippine human rights and Enhance Consideration of Human Rights in Arms Exports act (HR 1801), also known as the SAFEGUARD act of 2023 (attached). Plus request for a Tom Lantos Commission hearing on the Philippines. This is in collaboration with the Philippine Study Group of Minnesota. We will discuss this at our meeting on Sunday.

Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, May 21, 2023 | 2:00pm CDT

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. Our guest speaker for the second hour is Jim McDonald, The Sri Lanka County Specialist for AIUSA. He'll discuss the situation in Sri Lanka and share AIUSA's work there.

Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 2:00pm CDT

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. The second hour is a presentation by Angie Hougas about the new Individuals At Risk program.

Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 2:00pm CDT

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. The second hour will feature Coleen Rowley, she will speak on "Psychopathy and Propaganda: the Psychology 101 that everyone needs to know".

Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, February 19, 2023 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm CST

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying.

This month our own Aaron Tovo will present on is work with the Amnesty Security and Human Rights group. He's been up to a lot of good things!

Group 37 Meeting

Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 2:00pm CST

Join us for our regular monthly meeting. The first hour of our meeting covers our regular agenda items, News/Events, MMIW, Death Penalty, Philippines, Lobbying. In the second hour we will hear from Will Wallace of Non-violent Peace Force, about their work on human rights issues.

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