02.05.2012

Talk: Amnesty takes a look at the US

Talk held by Nathalie Berger, an Amnesty activist for 30 years, coordinator for USA foreign affairs and Amnesty International France.

Presented by Democrats Abroad, France, RivieraChapter. 

7pm

At Holy Trinity Church Hall

Info: dafrance.riviera@gmail.com

Nice

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