2023 Annual General Meeting & Human Rights College

2023 Annual General Meeting & Human Rights College
Ottawa is hosting the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) from June 16-18th. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for members and activists to come together in person to and inspire one another, to learn about each other’s activism efforts and campaigns, to share stories and experiences, and to listen, learn and participate in workshops, our sessions and panel discussions. The AGM is also Amnesty Canada’s highest decision-making body, and a place where important governance work happens, including electing our National Board and voting on resolutions that guide us in how we do our work. Throughout the weekend, you will meet and interact with individuals and groups from coast to coast to coast who share your commitment to human rights while making important decisions to guide our work. We hope that when you leave the AGM, you leave with new skills, new connections, inspiring stories, and a refreshed sense of hope and determination.


Agenda

Download the 2023 AGM Agenda


Accommodation

Carleton University (Ottawa, ON)
Booking your stay


Amnesty International Canada AGM Inclusivity and Accessibility Statement 
Amnesty International Canada strives to organize events that are a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for every person who chooses to participate. Amnesty International Canada is committed to organizing events that provide an inclusive and barrier free experience to attendees with accessibility needs. We recognize that the format, content, and organizing model of many annual general meetings—including our own—create barriers to meaningful inclusion.?

 
Read the Inclusivity and Accessibility Statement


Amnesty International Canada AGM Community Agreement
As part of our work to build an equitable, anti-racist organization, we have put a Community Agreement in place to create an environment that will foster full participation from all attendees.

In order to attend the AGM, you need to review and accept the Community Guidelines.

Read the Community Agreement  (you will be asked to accept this agreement during the registration process)


Engagement
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When
6/16/2023 1:00 PM - 6/18/2023 5:00 PM
Where
Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 CANADA

Program

   

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Description
This is a closed meeting for HRC Attendees
Category
HRC
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
11:00 AM

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Description
This is a closed meeting for HRC Attendees
Category
HRC
Time
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
9:00 AM

Prayer Room (Wednesday)
Category
Rooms
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
9:00 AM

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Description
Prayer Room (Thursday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
5:00 AM

This is a closed meetings for Coordinators
Category
COORD
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM

This is a closed meeting for Fieldworkers
Category
FW
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
8:00 AM

This is a closed meeting for HRC Attendees
Category
HRC
Time
9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
9:00 AM

This is a closed meeting to Board Members
Category
BOARD
Time
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
10:00 AM

New AGM Delegate Welcome and Orientation (open to all AGM participants)
Category
Meeting
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM

Volunteer Office (Thursday)  - open to AGM Volunteers
Category
Rooms
Time
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
4:00 PM

Friday, 16 June 2023

Description
Prayer Room (Friday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
5:00 AM

Quiet Space (Friday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
5:00 AM

This is a closed meeting to Board Members
Category
BOARD
Time
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
7:30 AM

Volunteer Office (Friday)  - open to AGM Volunteers
Category
Rooms
Time
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
7:30 AM

This is a closed meeting for Coordinators
Category
COORD
Time
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM

This is a closed meeting for Fieldworkers
Category
FW
Time
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM

This is a closed meeting for HRC Attendees
Category
HRC
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM

Action Alley (Friday) Informal space where people can take action, learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities, see what groups are doing across the country and more!
Category
Activity
Time
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
10:00 AM

Activism Forum (Friday) Informal space where people can learn, discuss and provide feedback on major challenges facing Amnesty.
Category
Activity
Time
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
10:00 AM

Registration and Support Services (Friday)
Category
Rooms
Time
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM

Election Meeting with the Chief Returning Officer (closed meeting)
Category
GOV
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM

Chairs Meeting (closed meeting)
Category
GOV
Time
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
12:10 PM

AGM Opening Session (including land acknowledgement, welcome, action, and keynote speaker TBD)
Category
Meeting
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM

Break (Friday Afternoon) - Return to Plenary
Category
Break
Time
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
2:30 PM

Opening Governance Session & Candidate Session (Brief introduction of candidates, Review election process with CRO)
Category
GOV
Time
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
2:45 PM

Hear from our members, Executive Director and Secretary-General on highlights from this past year
Category
Meeting
Time
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
3:30 PM

An opportunity for our members to ask questions
Category
Meeting
Time
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
4:15 PM

Including informal dinner-time discussion tables and Human Library
Category
Meal
Time
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
5:15 PM

The 2023 AGM’s theme is Connect Movements. Join us and community partners for a panel that will help guide our discussions and actions throughout the AGM. (Further details to come)
Category
Event
Time
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 PM

Join us for our Friday evening Meet-n-Greet and Networking space
Category
Social
Time
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
9:00 PM

Saturday, 17 June 2023

Description
Prayer Room (Saturday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
5:00 AM

Quiet Space (Saturday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
5:00 AM

Breakfast (Saturday)
Category
Meal
Time
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
7:00 AM

Volunteer Office (Saturday)  - open to AGM Volunteers
Category
Rooms
Time
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
7:30 AM

Chairs Meeting (closed meeting)
Category
GOV
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Registration and Support Services (Saturday)
Category
Rooms
Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM

Action Alley (Saturday) Informal space where people can take action, learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities, see what groups are doing across the country and more!
Category
Activity
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
9:00 AM

Activism Forum (Saturday) Informal space where people can learn, discuss and provide feedback on major challenges facing Amnesty.
Category
Activity
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
9:00 AM

(Tabling report of Resolution Committee, Working Parties)
Category
GOV
Time
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
9:00 AM

Health Break
Category
Break
Time
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM

Join us for interactive sessions that focus on key areas of our human rights work and explore tools and techniques for engaging with partners in your community. The areas of work discussed will include climate justice, immigration detention, gender justice, racial justice, and more. Tools and techniques explored will include creative and innovative ways to engage with community partners. Session details will be available shortly.
Category
Workshop
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
11:00 AM

Lunch & Break
Category
Meal
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Category
Meeting
Time
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM

Health Break
Category
Break
Time
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:00 PM

Join us for interactive sessions that focus on key areas of our human rights work and explore tools and techniques for engaging with partners in your community. The areas of work discussed will include climate justice, immigration detention, gender justice, racial justice, and more. Tools and techniques explored will include creative and innovative ways to engage with community partners. Session details will be available shortly.
Category
Workshop
Time
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
3:15 PM

Health break
Category
Break
Time
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
4:45 PM

Health Break
Category
Break
Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM

Category
Social
Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM

Category
Speakers
Time
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM

Dinner, Solidarity Actions and Evening Social Activities
Category
Meal
Time
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
8:00 PM

Sunday, 18 June 2023

Description
Prayer Room (Sunday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
5:00 AM

Quiet Space (Sunday)
Category
Rooms
Time
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
5:00 AM

Volunteer Office (Sunday) - open to AGM Volunteers
Category
Rooms
Time
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
7:30 AM

Action Alley (Sunday) Informal space where people can take action, learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities, see what groups are doing across the country and more!
Category
Activity
Time
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM

Activism Forum (Sunday) Informal space where people can learn, discuss and provide feedback on major challenges facing Amnesty.
Category
Activity
Time
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM

Category
Meeting
Time
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
9:00 AM

Registration and Support Services (Sunday)
Category
Rooms
Time
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM

Health Break
Category
Break
Time
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:30 AM

Program content coming soon!
Category
Meeting
Time
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:45 AM

Voting results, motion to accept results Closing Speaker Action/Photo Op
Category
Meeting
Time
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM

Category
Meeting
Time
3:00 PM
3:00 PM

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