As they light candles next Wednesday, local human rights activists will mark International Human Rights Day with a dinner and information session at a Port Moody school.
For more than 10 years, Amnesty International members in the Tri-Cities have been hosting the Write for Rights dinner and inviting the community to join them in learning about the group, human rights and current issues.
This year, there will be a short presentation on the situation in the Middle East as well as petitions on behalf of prisoners of conscience in Saudi Arabia, China and the West Bank.
"We light candles as a symbol of hope for people who are being unjustly imprisoned and mistreated," said Myrta Hayes, a member of the Tri-Cities Amnesty International group. "The light is also to remind governments that even in the darkest corners someone is observing what they are doing and that they will be held accountable."
The Write for Rights Dinner takes place on Dec. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Woods secondary school, 1300 David Ave., Port Moody. Tickets cost $20 each and include pasta and salad provided by Pasta Polo restaurant. For tickets, call 604-941-2606 or 604-464-7706.
