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 groups or networks, come along to an event or volunteer at the ACT / Southern NSW Action Centre, you can get involved today and help us defend human rights. Please contact Bede Carmody using the contact details on the right if you would like further information.

Special Refugee Forum

You are invited to a special national video lecture on refugees on Thursday 31 May. The lecture includes two guest speakers.

When:

Thursday May 31 2012 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Where:

Amnesty International Action Centre, Basement, Manpower Building, 33-35 Ainslie Ave, Civic, ACT

Get the full details for Special Refugee Forum

Save the date - Amnesty International quiz night

Make sure you save the date for the 22nd Amnesty International quiz night.

When:

Friday June 15 2012 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Where:

Hellenic Club, Matilda St, Woden, ACT, 2606

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Special Refugee Forum

• Published on 30/04/2012

You are invited to a special national video lecture on refugees on Thursday 31 May. The lecture includes two guest speakers.

Amnesty International’s ACT/SNSW Facebook Page

• Published on 17/04/2012

We're migrating from our Facebook Group to a new Facebook Page - if you're on Facebook, please join us

Join our volunteer team

• Published on 22/03/2012

Want to use your skills to protect human rights? The Amnesty International action centre in Civic is looking for keen volunteers to help promote human rights - check out the volunteer positions currently available.

Invite your MP to the 'Our Generation' special screening

Invite your MP to a special ‘Our Generation’ screening at Parliament House

• Published on 30/01/2012

At 6pm on Monday 27 February there will be a special screening of the documentary 'Our Generation' at Parliament house in Canberra.

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.