School of Graduate Studies: Clubs and Organizations

Amnesty International Group

The Hope International University group of Amnesty International was founded during the summer of 2004. Dr. Raj Singh, Chair of the Graduate Management Department, and Peter Rhima, Vice President of Graduate Management Student Association, coordinated the beginnings. Cynthia Chege has been appointed as the new student coordinator for year 2005-2006.

Photo - Amnesty International Amnesty International's mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. Amnesty International is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. It does not support or oppose any government or political system, nor does it oppose or support the views of the victims whose rights it seeks to protect. It is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human rights.

We welcome you to get involved in the Amnesty Activities. In the coming months Hope International University Amnesty Student group will organize events that will make people aware of the importance of cultivating global consciousness of other's needs and lead them to be active participants in helping to protect human rights.

Upcoming Events

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY REFLECTION

You are invited for a "Human Rights Day Reflection" on Sunday, December 9th to enjoy friendships and reflect on the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, CA.

Date: Sunday, December 9, 2007
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church in the Education Room
Address: 551 South Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Directions: Visit http://www.uuchurchoc.org

Past Events

May 4, 2006 - Free Screening of "Lost Boys of Sudan"

Photo - Free Screening of A documentary by Megal Mylan and Jon Shenk

Emmy Nominee - Independent Spirit Award Winner

Have you ever walked from California to Texas? Of course not! However, there was a man, at the age of five, who walked a long distance from Sudan to Kenya. Benjamin Ajak shared his personal life journey with students of HIU on Thursday, May 4. The event was sponsored by Amnesty International USA and was supported by Hope International University to share about the current crisis in Africa. Students watched the documentary, "The Lost Boys of Sudan", followed by a lecture by Benjamin-one of the original Lost Boys. If students are interested in getting involved with the Lost Boys of Sudan, there are various opportunities to help them in their transition into the American culture. Students at Hope can contact Lisa Ingram, Director of International Student Programs or Katie Stricker, Director of Student Programs.

August 28, 2005 - Issues of Women's Human Rights & Overall Human Rights Education

Photo - Free Screening of The AI student group of Hope International University, Fullerton Calif. Hosted an event on campus in April 28, 2005 focusing on the issues of Women's Human Rights & overall Human Rights Education. View pictures of the event.

The event was made of notable Amnesty speakers from the Western Region Office, Amnesty Specialist Speaker-Colorado, Faculty's, Students, Amnesty Members & people from in & around the area of Fullerton, Calif. The purpose of the event was to expand awareness of AI mission to the community, specifically Women's Issues, recruit new members & also to create an avenue for the local groups to network.

Documents

Meetings

Our group meets every Tuesday at 6:00 pm (Meeting times may be flexible)

Contact Us

Please forward comments and enquiries to Cynthia at hopeamnesty@yahoo.com or call us at (562) 587-9057.