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Freshers 2010 Photos

Thanks to everyone to came along and helped out, took part in our photo petition, or just came by the stall and said hello.

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Burma 8-8-88

Today is the 22nd anniversary of the 8-8-88 protests, when hundreds of thousands of peaceful protestors took to the streets to call for human rights and democracy. It was to end in bloodshed – a brutal crackdown by the ruling … Continue reading

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New Website!

We have a new website! The old one, though it served a purpose, was getting a bit long in the tooth. In the spirit of the new decade, we have a fancy new updated design. The driving ideas behind the … Continue reading

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Glasgow To Edinburgh On Two Wheels

We made it! 60 miles, and we got to Edinburgh (eventually!). There were a couple of setbacks (puncture, mangled wheel), but we avoided major disaster and no-one fell in the canal. We were raising money for the Glasgow Unity Centre, … Continue reading

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Amnestea In The Park

As an end-of year event, we had a tea party / picnic in Kelvingrove Park in the glorious sunshine, modelled on the Amnestea parties Amnesty has been organising. It was such good fun it was tentatively decided we will have … Continue reading

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Updates And Tonight

Last weeks AGM elected the following as the new committee for GU Amnesty 2010-11 President: Megan Bailey Vice President: Catriona Reilly Secretary: Claudia Madruga Treasurer: Jen Conway Fundraising Co-ordinator: Catherine Wright Website Convenor: Robert Hallam Ordinary Board Member: Claire Rooney … Continue reading

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Film Screening: Persepolis

There will be a screening of the film Persepolis on Thursday 15 October on level 6 of the Boyd Orr, lecture theatre E. The screening should start at around 7 PM, but we have the room from 6:30 so feel … Continue reading

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Poll: Campaigns!

Hi guys. As you will know from the meeting today, or our Facebook group, we are looking for people to tell us which campaign gets you most excited. Which campaign are you most passionate about? Control Arms Shell Hell Action … Continue reading

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Iraqi Shoe-Throwing Journalist Was Tortured

Muntadar al-Zaidi has demanded an apology for the torture he received while in a Baghdad prison for 9 months. Initially convicted to 3 years imprisonment for throwing a shoe to then-President George W Bush, his sentence was reduced and he … Continue reading

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More Photos From The Rescue

More photos from The Rescue event.

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