Inspiring action - making a difference

Our Annual General Meeting provides a forum for supporters to share ideas and contribute to Amnesty International Australia's work promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.

In 2010, the meeting took place in Hobart from Friday 9 July to Sunday 11 July. It was a fabulous weekend of activism, human rights and governance, and a time for people to get together.

Check back on this page in coming weeks as we update with accounts from participants and more information on the important decisions made about Amnesty International Australia's direction for the future.

NAGM 2010 in photos!

To get an idea of what went on at NAGM 2010 view our slideshow of photos from the event below:


What happened at NAGM 2010?

NAGM attendees were inspired by Chaman Shah Nasiri, a refugee from Afghanistan who now calls Australia home. He spoke of his experiences fleeing Afghanistan, being detained on Nauru, finally being granted asylum and moving to Australia.

NAGM 2010 - essential documents

We took to the streets of Hobart to get people to sign our petition calling on the government to treat asylum seekers with compassion and according to law.

On the Saturday evening, five young refugees from around the globe also shared their stories in a performance called "Living in Between". We were all moved by their courage, their talent and their faith in humanity.

Dr Sarah Pritchard, renowned human rights lawyer, spoke about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and what it means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Sheena Graham, former board member, reported on her recent trip to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York. A panel discussion featuring Robin Banks, Rodney Croome and Paula Abood on successful grassroots activism was highly engaging and furthered the theme of NAGM.

There were also a number of workshops held over the weekend with topics ranging from UN Youth Engagement by Samah Hadid, a communications workshop with Reuben Young and Caroline Shepherd and a brainstorm about the impact of resolutions at the International Council Meeting 2011.

Formal proceedings

Board elections

Board elections took place at the NAGM for the seven positions not elected at Branch AGMs. Read about our new and re-elected board members.

You can also read about roles and responsibilities of board members (pdf 79kb) at Amnesty International Australia.

Resolutions

View the resolutions passed at NAGM 2010.

International Council Meeting 2011

This year we also elected our delegates for the next International Council Meeting in 2011. Further details to be posted soon.