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Welcome Welcome! to all Saskatchewan people who share a interest and a passion in defending and promoting human rights at home and around the world. This website is your connection to Amnesty International in Saskatchewan; a gateway to groups, activists and events right here in the province. Whether you're an individual or a group member, live in an urban or rural area, we've got the resources to help you start and continue important human rights work!
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News Homeless in ReginaWednesday, January 18th, 2012Human Rights Radio Saskatchewan is booming and the housing situation in Regina has reached epidemic proportions with a less than 1% vacancy rate as well as out of reach rent costs for a great many less than average and average wage earners. On Friday January 6th, we welcomed Jim Elliott from the Regina Tenants Association, Florence Stratton of the Regina Making Peace Vigil. Also joining us was Rhonda Paul who is currently a resident at 1550 14th Avenue and who has received an eviction notice from the building owners. -read fullQueer City Cinema Festival of Queer PerformanceWednesday, January 18th, 2012Human Rights Radio On Friday the 13th, we spoke with the Artistic Director of Queer City Cinema, Gary Varro, about Performatorium Festival of Queer Performance. In 1996 Gary established Queer City Cinema, a lesbian and gay film and video festival, which went on to include a touring component to many urban centres across Canada. In 2005-2006, he took on the role of programmer with Inside Out, the lesbian and gay film festival of Toronto.
-read fullWinter Activism Guide - Out Now!Friday, January 13th, 2012Saskatchewan The Winter 2012 Activism Guide is hot off the press, ready for you to plan your events and activities for the next few months.
-read fullOccupy Regina Update Part 2Saturday, December 17th, 2011Human Rights Radio On Friday December 16th, Human Rights Radio spoke with three members of the Occupy Regina Movement, Waldo Smith, David Jerome, and Rob Sutherland. They gave us their perspective on what has been accomplished by the Occupy Movement, in Regina and around the world. They reflected on how the movement has been perceived by the public and by elected officials. Future actions will include focusing on housing and homelessness in Regina and other actions which will be determined by Occupy General Assemblies. -read fullSupport for Transgender PersonsFriday, October 28th, 2011Human Rights Radio On Friday Oct 21, Human Rights Radio spoke with Mikayla Schultz about issues faced by people who have problems with their gender identity. -read full
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