Welcome to the ACT / Southern NSW Action Centre page. Here you will find activities and news relating to local activist groups and networks and campaigning in the region.

Amnesty International in the Australian Capital Territory encourages people to get involved with defending and protecting human rights in their local area.

In the ACT there are thousands of supporters working in different ways to defend human rights. Whether you want to join one of our action networks or come along to an event, you can get involved and help us defend human rights.

Please contact Bede Carmody using the contact details on the right if you would like further information.

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Exciting Opportunities with Amnesty International in Canberra (Network Coordinators)

• Published on 20/11/2009

We are looking for talented and passionate human rights defenders to support Amnesty International's work in Canberra. We want to hear from you. Working with us as a volunteer is your chance to make a global difference.

Demand Dignity : Anti-Poverty Week Forum

• Published on 28/10/2009

To mark Poverty Week, Amnesty International ACT/Southern NSW organised a one-hour forum.

World Day Against the Death Penalty

• Published on 28/10/2009

To increase public awareness regarding the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Amnesty International ACT/Southern NSW set up a public information stall.

Pub Brawl 2009@ The Australian National University

Amnesty International ANU - “Bush Week” Pub Brawl 2009

• Published on 6/08/2009

Amnesty International @ The Australian National University hosted an event where ANU's finest lecturers and students had the opportunity to debate current human rights issues.

The crowd at NDA in Canberra

Amnesty ACT/SNSW @ the National Day of Action for same-sex marriage

• Published on 6/08/2009

The Amnesty LGBTQ team was present at the National Day of Action for Marriage Equality on Saturday 1st of August.