Amnesty International invites all Canadians and the press to the 5th annual Yoga Day for Human Rights on March 27th, 2010, where proceeds from yoga classes around the country will go towards Amnesty International.

Yoga Day is a nationwide commmunity-based event through which individuals and yoga studios partake in yoga in support of Amnesty International. Join yoga studios, instructors and all yoga lovers across Canada on Saturday, March 27, 2010, to raise awareness and vital funds for Amnesty International's human rights work. No matter what your skill level, taking part in Yoga Day is easy. All proceeds from Yoga Day will be directed to Amnesty International's work to uphold human rights throughout the world. For more informational and participating yoga studios near you, please visit www.amnesty.ca/yogaday

WHAT: Amnesty International's Yoga Day for Human Rights
WHEN: March 27th, 2010 All Day
WHERE: Different Yoga Studios throughout the city of Toronto and the entirety of Canada.

About Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of almost two million people who work together to protect individuals and communities around the world whose human rights are currently being infringed upon. We appeal for the violations to stop and mobilize public pressure to prevent further human rights abuses. Amnesty International takes action to stop grave abuses of human rights,to prevent the curtailment of freedom of conscience and expression and to ensure freedom from discrimination.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact:
Louise Mulvihill- Amnesty International
613-744-7667 ex. 264
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