The 25th annual GET ON THE BUS for HUMAN RIGHTS will be held on Friday, April 3rd, 2020. The 2020 main actions will be cases from China/Tibet, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and Iran.
What is Get on the Bus?
Get on the Bus for Human Rights (GOTB) is an annual day of human rights education and activism organized by Amnesty International USA Group 133 of Somerville, MA and a dedicated team of volunteer community organizers. 2020 will be its 25th year. GOTB draws hundreds of participants riding buses, commuter trains, and carpooling to New York City to take peaceful action in front of embassies, consulates and corporate headquarters in NYC in support of human rights. 
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​Registration
Registration is open for Get on the Bus 2020. Register here.   

2020 Main​ Actions:
Sri Lanka: Justice for the Trinco Five
China/Tibet: Unconditional release of Tibetan activist Tashi Wangchuk and Uyghur economist
​and professor Ilham Tohti
Iran: Unconditional release of Nasrin Sotoudeh from prison, for regular access to her family members and a lawyer of her own choice, and for the abolition of mandatory hijab laws
United Arab Emirates: Unconditional release of Human Rights Defender Ahmed Mansoor 

2020 Side​ Actions:
Saudi Arabia: Unconditional release of Saudi Women Human Rights Defender Loujain al-Hathloul
United States: Legislation for protecting people from gun violence

GOTB 2018 video: Anji Manivannan on the Trinco Five and human rights in Sri Lanka
Get on the Bus photos:
2019 Photos: 
http://scottlangleyphoto.com/amnesty/gotb2019/
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2018 Photos: 
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Get on the Bus is a project of Amnesty International, Group 133, Somerville MA
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GOTB is sponsored by The Cooper Union
Keep the pressure on governments and leaders throughout GOTB. If you have 10 minutes... please take action. 
  • Tweet using #gotb2020 
    @aiusa_gotb 
  • Be a Virtual Activist! Contact diplomatic officials via phone, fax, email, and social media.
  • Spread the word and 
    #ShowYourSolidarity
    ​in your community.