What is Groovefest?

Groovefest was founded by the OU Chapter of Amnesty International in 1986 to raise human rights awareness all over the world. Over the years the leadership has changed many times but the spirit of human rights awareness continues.

Declaration of Human Rights Summary

Article 1 set the basic philosophy of the Declaration: ''All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another in a spirit of brotherhood.'' Article 2 set out the principle of non-discrimination in the enjoyment of human rights. Articles 3 through 21 laid down political and civil rights, including the right to life, liberty and property; freedom from torture or degrading treatment or punishment; freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention or exile; the right to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal; freedom of thought and religion; freedom of expression; the right to peaceful assembly and association.
Articles 22 through 27 established economic, social and cultural rights. These included the right to work; the right to social security; the right to equal pay for equal work; the right to rest and leisure; the right to an adequate standard of living; the right to education; and the right to participate in the cultural life of the community.


Check out our founding organization: The OU Chapter of Amnesty International...

Who is OU Amnesty International?

As the University of Oklahoma chapter of Amnesty International, we are dedicated to promoting the impartial protection of human rights by:

• providing opportunities for education and discussion to encourage awareness of human rights violations committed both internationally and domestically
• meeting regularly to write letters and organize actions on behalf of victims of human rights violations
• supporting organizations that improve the quality of life in our community.

For more information on our chapter, please visit our website: http://ouamnesty.blogspot.com/

For more information on human rights and the national Amnesty organization, please visit: http://www.amnestyusa.org/

What does the theme mean?

Human Rights work didn’t end with the civil rights movement, and it doesn’t just take place in third world countries. Human rights action takes place right here in Oklahoma, and it affects average Oklahomans. Norman Groovefest hopes to highlight the great work of many local organizations, artists, and businesses that promote human rights .