A very full and very interesting day at the Amnesty 2010 AGM. Wide ranging sessions with good debate - all conducted in a spirit of cooperation. It really is good to see so many young people, not just university students but also pupils from Years 10 -13. And they weren't just listening, they were taking a full part in all the activities. Too much detail to go into here and it's sufficient to say that the Amnesty candle is burning bright.
The day finished with an activity outdoors (and the weather was kind) protesting against Shell's activities in the Niger Delta. Accompanied by Nigerian drummers and a display of torches. I found it all rather poignant - 600 people in the middle of the UK united in solidarity trying to help fellow human beings in another continent.
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