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MHS GSA & Amnesty Trip to D.C.

The members of the Medford High School Amnesty International and Gay Straight Alliance clubs endeavor to fulfill their responsibilities as global citizens and contribute positively to society by discussing international human rights issues with Congress and by developing social awareness through visits to national human rights landmarks and museums from Thursday November 19, 2015 - Saturday November 21, 2015**. These students will act with integrity and respect as they collaborate in diverse groups to establish and conduct meetings with members of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the passage of the proposed International Violence Against Women Act (H.R. 1340 and S. 713).  They will better understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people through the advocacy process and as a result of their visits to the Amnesty International headquarters, various history museums including the Smithsonian and Holocaust Memorial, and monuments dedicated to civil rights leaders.    

The purpose of this trip is to meet with members of Congress and advocate for the passage of the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA), as well as to explore civil rights history - both issues are of great concern and fundamental to the students members of both groups attending this trip.  While this trip will require much advanced preparation academically speaking,  it will also provide the opportunity for MHS students to  practice social responsibility and experience what is, to truly be global citizens.  Finally, many of our students have never visited the capitol of our country and we look forward to taking in as many local attractions as we can!

For further questions or comments about our mission or clubs, please feel free to contact :

Amnesty International Advisor :
Ms. Taryn Ross 

GSA co-advisors : 
Mr. Michael Skorker 
Ms. Nicole Chalifoux

**Please note that should we not raise enough funds to afford this trip, we will continue our efforts and reschedule for a future date.  All donations will benefit and support the Medford High School Gay-Straight Alliance & Amnesty International.  

Thank you! Grazie mille!  Muchas gracias! Merci beaucoup! Obrigado! Danke!

Donations 

  • Hanna Gebretensae
    • $50 
    • 8 yrs

Organizer

Nicolina Luisa
Organizer
Medford, MA

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