Events - February 2012
Upcoming Events
21st Amnesty quiz night
Advance notice that the 21st Amnesty quiz night will be held this year on Friday 17 June.
- When:
- Friday June 17 2011 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Hellenic Club, Matilda St, Woden, ACT, 2606
- Contact:
- Rob Lundie
Youth Network begins a new year
The Youth Network operates to promote awareness human rights among the region's young people and is gearing up for semester two activities at UC and ANU.
- When:
- Wednesday February 01 2012 5:30 PM - Wednesday February 29 2012 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre, Basement, Manpower Building, 33-35 Ainslie Ave, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- sarah
Moruya action group
The Moruya action group will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday 6 February.
- When:
- Monday February 06 2012 12:00 PM - Monday March 05 2012 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Moruya Bowling Club, Shore St, Moruya, NSW
- Contact:
- Helen Kay
National Multicultural Festival
Our first major public engagement event of the year is the National Multicultural Festival and we need your help to make it a success.
- When:
- Friday February 10 2012 4:00 PM - Sunday February 12 2012 5:00 PM
- Where:
- City Walk, Civic, ACT
Homelands campaign film screening- Batemans Bay
"Our Generation: Land - Culture - Freedom" film screening
- Action Group:
- Batemans Bay
- When:
- Monday February 13 2012 4:15 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Batemans Bay Community Centre, Museum Place, Batemans Bay, NSW
- Cost:
- $free
- Contact:
- marg versey
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Special Refugee Forum
You are invited to a special national video lecture hosted by Amnesty International on the refugee issue on Saturday, February 18.
- When:
- Saturday February 18 2012 12:27 PM - 12:27 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre, Basement, Manpower Building, 33-35 Ainslie Ave, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Clare Doube
Mum, Dads and Bubs picnic in the Gardens
Please join Mums and Dads for Amnesty for a picnic in the Australian Botanic Gardens
- When:
- Thursday March 08 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Amphitheatre on Education Lawn (down hill from cafe), Australian National Botantic Gardens, Clunies Ross St, Canberra City, ACT
- Contact:
- Dalila Vellotti
Bermagui Seaside Festival
Amnesty International will be holding a stall at this year's Bermagui Seaside Festival and we need volunteers
- When:
- Saturday March 10 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Dickson Oval, Lamont St, Bermagui, NSW
- Contact:
- Clare Doube
Past Events
Corporate Responsibility Forum
As part Amnesty International's global Demand Dignity campaign, we are holding a forum focusing on the role of corporate responsibility in the area of poverty alleviation.
- When:
- Wednesday February 24 2010 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- ACT Legislative Assembly, ACT
‘Mums & Dads for Amnesty’ Morning Tea!
Come celebrate International Human Rights Day at the ‘Mums & Dads for Amnesty' Morning Tea!
- When:
- Thursday December 10 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Unit 43 "The Pines" 12 Oliver St, Lyneham, ACT
- Contact:
- Kathy Richards
Human Rights Day in Southern NSW
Batemans Bay, Moruya and Albury-Wodonga Groups of Amnesty International Australia will be holding stalls in the coming weeks to celebrate International Human Rights Day
- When:
- Thursday December 10 2009 10:00 AM - Thursday December 31 2009 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Bateman's Bay, Moruya and Albury-Wodonga, ACT
Poverty Forum
Demand Dignity and mark Poverty Week
- When:
- Wednesday October 14 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre - Function Room (North Building, Level 2, 180 London Circuit, between Civic Public Library and the Canberra Museum and Art Gallery), Entrance of the square, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
National Multicultural Festival
Our first major public engagement event of the year is the National Multicultural Festival and we need your help to make it a success.
- When:
- Friday February 10 2012 4:00 PM - Sunday February 12 2012 5:00 PM
- Where:
- City Walk, Civic, ACT
Moruya action group
The Moruya action group will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday 6 February.
- When:
- Monday February 06 2012 12:00 PM - Monday March 05 2012 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Moruya Bowling Club, Shore St, Moruya, NSW
- Contact:
- Helen Kay
Youth Network begins a new year
The Youth Network operates to promote awareness human rights among the region's young people and is gearing up for semester two activities at UC and ANU.
- When:
- Wednesday February 01 2012 5:30 PM - Wednesday February 29 2012 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre, Basement, Manpower Building, 33-35 Ainslie Ave, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- sarah
Civic Action Group
The Civic Action Group will meet at the new Action Centre on Wednesday, December 14 at 6.30pm
- When:
- Wednesday December 14 2011 6:29 PM - 7:29 PM
- Where:
- Lower Ground Floor, 33-35 Ainslie Ave, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Kate Wheldrake
Artillery Picnic “And there’s a PICNIC!?”
As part of the Canberra ARTillery Festival, we will have a picnic to celebrate the International Day for Human Rights
- When:
- Saturday December 10 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Glebe Park, cnr Akuna and Ballumbir streets, Civic, ACT
African Communities Soccer Challenge
African Communities Soccer Challenge
- When:
- Sunday December 04 2011 3:00 PM - Friday December 30 2011 10:43 AM
- Where:
- ANU Oval, Barry Drive, Acton, ACT
- Cost:
- $free
PoeticaAcademica
As part of the Canberra ARTillery Festival, join us for a poetry reading with the Canberra community in partnership with an academic
- When:
- Saturday December 03 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- UrbanFood Café UrbanFood Café, Cnr Marcus Clarke and Edinburgh Sts, New Acton, ACT
masterPEACE
As part of the Canberra ARTillery Festival, join us an explore local emerging artists' interpretations of the stories of Iranian women.
- When:
- Thursday December 01 2011 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Electric Shadows Canberra, 40, Mort Street, Braddon ACT 2612, ACT
Kippax discusses our history
Amnesty International Australia's national vice-president Kathy Richards will be the speaker at the November meting of the Kippax Discussion Group
- When:
- Monday November 14 2011 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Kippax Library, Kippax Shopping Centre, Holt, ACT
- Contact:
- Pat Varga
Celebrating Burma campaign wins
The Moruya group will mark the first anniversary of the release of Aung San Suu Kyi with a stall at Moruya Markets
- When:
- Saturday November 12 2011 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Moruya Markets, corner of Ford and Church Sts, Moruya, NSW
- Contact:
- Helen Kay
We’re on the move
We're on the move
- When:
- Friday October 21 2011 9:27 AM - Wednesday November 30 2011 9:27 AM
- Where:
- Lower Ground Floor, 31-33 Ainslie Ave, Canberra City, ACT, 2601
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Refugee campaign stall at Living Green Festival
We are taking the Refugee campaign to Canberra's inaugural Living Green Festival and need your help
- When:
- Sunday October 16 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Albert Hall, Commonwealth Ave, Parkes, ACT
- Contact:
- Clare Doube
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Civic group talks refugees
The Civic Action Group, the region's newest group, will discuss recent developments in Amnesty's ongoing Refugee campaign
- When:
- Wednesday October 12 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre, 134 Bunda Street, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Kate Wheldrake
Is the death penalty ever justified?
Is the death penalty ever justified? Come along and find out at the 2011 Pub Brawl at the ANU Bar
- When:
- Tuesday October 11 2011 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
- Where:
- ANU Student Union, ANU Bar - University Ave, Australian Capital Territory 0200, Australia, ACT
- Contact:
- Caitlin Keogh
Albury Wodonga action group
We have a new venue for our our monthly meeting and letter writing sessions which allows access for all.
- When:
- Tuesday September 20 2011 7:30 PM - 8:29 PM
- Where:
- Mirambeena Community Centre,19 Martha Mews (off Moore Street) Lavington NSW 2641, NSW
- Contact:
- Kathy Robison
Screening of Our Generation
Join the ACT Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International ACT/SNSW and other community groups for a screening of Our Generation.
- When:
- Tuesday September 13 2011 5:00 PM - 6:59 PM
- Where:
- ARC Theatre, National Film and Sound Archive, ACT
- Contact:
- National Film and Sound Archive
Albury Wodonga Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of the Albury Wodonga group
- When:
- Tuesday June 21 2011 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Function room at little India on Borella, (entry via Electra St), East Albury, NSW
- RSVP:
- 13th June 2011
- Contact:
- Kathy Robison
21st Amnesty quiz night
Advance notice that the 21st Amnesty quiz night will be held this year on Friday 17 June.
- When:
- Friday June 17 2011 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Hellenic Club, Matilda St, Woden, ACT, 2606
- Contact:
- Rob Lundie
Joint meeting of Batemans Bay and Moruya groups in June
Joint meeting of Batemans Bay and Moruya groups in June
- When:
- Monday June 06 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Moruya Bowling Club, Shore Street, Moruya, NSW
- Contact:
- Helen Kay
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Celebrate Amnesty International’s 50th on Friday 27 May
Amnesty International turns 50 this year and to celebrate we having a birthday party on Friday 27 May at the Belconnen Arts Centre as part of the global celebrations.
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 6:00 PM - Friday May 20 2011 8:59 PM
- Where:
- Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT
- RSVP:
- 20th May 2011
- Contact:
- ACT/SNSW Action Centre
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Canberra International Day Against Homophobia Art Exhibition(IDAHO)
Amnesty International's LGBTQI network is working with community groups to host an IDAHO event
- When:
- Tuesday May 17 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- The Australian National University (ANUSA Lounge Space, next to the Commonwealth Bank - ANU Branch on campus), ACT
- RSVP:
- 15th May 2011
- Contact:
- Ji-Shen Loong and Ben Koval
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Branch annual general meeting
Annual general meeting of the ACT/Southern NSW branch of Amnesty International Australia
- When:
- Wednesday May 11 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Action Centre, Suite 8, Level 1, 134 Bunda St, Civic, ACT, 2608
- Contact:
- Nathan Boyle, Branch President
Mums & Dads for Amnesty
Come celebrate Mother's Day with a Mums & Dads morning tea.
- When:
- Wednesday May 04 2011 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Campbell, ACT
- Contact:
- Dalila Vellotti
ACT/ SNSW youth network
The Amnesty Youth Network is a group which provides a forum for young people interested in advancing human rights.
- When:
- Wednesday April 06 2011 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre,134 Bunda Street, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Caitlin Keogh
CSU Wagga group
CSU in Wagga is starting an Amnesty campus group and we're meeting in April
- When:
- Tuesday April 05 2011 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- CSU Wagga Library, NSW
- Contact:
- Ella Whitelaw
Members information and coffee morning
Come join us for coffee and learn more about Amnesty International, current campaigns and how you can get involved.
- When:
- Sunday March 20 2011 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre 134 Bunda Street, Civic, ACT
- RSVP:
- 13th March 2011
- Contact:
- Cetana Das
All new: Civic discussion group
To mark the 50th anniversary of Anmensty International a new activist group is being formed in the heart of Canberra. The Civic activist group will hold its first meeting in March.
- When:
- Wednesday March 09 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre 134 Bunda Street, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Nathan Boyle
Joint Moruya and Batemans Bay special event
Come hear Maung Maung Nyo speak on Burma. Maung is a Burmese exile who now lives in Canberra.
- When:
- Wednesday March 09 2011 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Community Centre Batemans Bay (2/5 Orient Street, Batemans Bay), NSW
- Contact:
- Helen Kay
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Kippax discussion group
Former peacekeeper Geoff Hazel will be the guest speaker at the first 2011 meeting of the Kippax discussion group on Monday 7 March.
- When:
- Monday March 07 2011 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Kippax Library, Kippax Shopping Centre, Kippax, ACT
- Contact:
- Pat Varga
ACT/ SNSW youth network
Promote and Defend Human Rights with Amnesty International
- When:
- Wednesday March 02 2011 5:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre 134 Bunda Street, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Caitlin Keogh
Albury-Wodonga first meeting for 2011
The Albury Wodonga Amensty Group will meet on Tuesday 17 February at 7 pm.
- Action Group:
- Albury-Wodonga
- When:
- Thursday February 17 2011 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Frank's House (Contact for details), NSW
- Contact:
- Marianna Valerii
Refugee campaign training
Amnesty International has embarked on a new campaign to change public attitudes towards asylum seekers.
- When:
- Wednesday December 08 2010 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty Action Centre 134 Bunda St, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Amnesty coffee morning
Are you a member of Amnesty or interested in joining, or just finding out more about human rights and what you can do to get involved?
- When:
- Sunday December 05 2010 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Belconnen Arts Centre Foyer, ACT
- Contact:
- Toni Matulick
Bowling for Burma
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of bowls, beer and Burmese food while also supporting Amnesty’s campaign on Burma.
- When:
- Sunday October 31 2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Canberra North Bowling Club, McCaughey Street, Turner, ACT, 2612
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
KIPPAX DISCUSSES THE DEATH PENALTY
The Amnesty International discussion group at the Kippax library will talk about the death penalty on Monday 11 October at 11am.
- When:
- Monday October 11 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Kippax Library, Kippax Shopping Centre, Kippax ACT 2615, Australia, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Motherfish The Movie
A refugee story unlike any film you have seen before
- When:
- Tuesday September 14 2010 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Manning Clarke Theatre 4, The Australian National University, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Amnesty Kippax Library Discussion Group
A Burma born Canberran, Mr Banya Hongsar, will be the speaker at the Kippal Library Discussion Group
- When:
- Monday September 13 2010 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Kippax Shopping Centre, Kippax ACT 2615, ACT
Join Amnesty International and the ANU Sexuality Department - hear Michael Kirby speak!
Amnesty International along with the Sexuality Department at The Australian National University invite you to a “Conversation with Justice Michael Kirby”
- When:
- Thursday June 24 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Law Lecture Theatre ANU College of Law, ACT
- Contact:
- Ji-Shen Loong (Regional Convenor - LGBTQI; Sexuality Based Discrimination Group)
Southeast Asia Information Briefing
Come hear Amnesty International's Southeast Asia Researcher Benjamin Zawacki speak on the current human rights situations in Burma and Thailand
- When:
- Tuesday June 22 2010 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International ACT/ SNSW Action Centre 134 Bunda St, Civic, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Actions for Refugees
In the lead up to World Refugee Day, Amnesty International ACT/SNSW is supporting a number of community actions
- When:
- Saturday June 19 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Various locations, ACT
Amnesty International at Refugee Realities
Refugee realities is where we ask you to step into the shoes of somebody displaced by war. How would you survive? - Take the journey and find out
- When:
- Monday June 07 2010 12:00 PM - Sunday June 20 2010 8:50 PM
- Where:
- Stage 88, Commonwealth Park, ACT, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
National Sorry Day - Canberra ‘SORRY. Still Living On Borrowed Time!’
Thousands of Australian children shared in the experience of the National Apology by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the Australian Parliament to the Stolen Generations and Indigenous Australia on February 13, 2008. National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2010 will mark the tenth anniversary of the Australian Declaration Towards Reconciliation.
- When:
- Wednesday May 26 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- ACTON PARK ON BARRINE DRIVE; COMMONWEALTH BRIDGE, ACT
- Contact:
- Frank Gafa (ANU - Indigenous Officer; National Centre for Indigenous Studies)
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ACT/Southern NSW Branch Annual General Meeting 2010
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When it comes to the promotion and protection of human rights, it’s people and their passion that create change. At the ACT/Southern NSW Branch Annual General Meeting this year, you’ll have the chance to share your passion and ideas for Amnesty International Australia’s work, campaigns and direction for the future. So get involved, get inspired - this is your chance to take part.
- When:
- Wednesday May 19 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- ACT/Southern NSW Action Centre, 134 Bunda St, Canberra, ACT, 2601
- Contact:
- Toni Matulick
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Branch Annual General Meeting
The Branch Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 19 May from 6.00pm-8.30pm.
- When:
- Wednesday May 19 2010 6:00 PM - Monday April 19 2010 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International ACT/ Southern NSW Action Centre - 134 Bunda St, Canberra, ACT
- Contact:
- Nathan Boyle
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial - Candlelight Memorial Ceremony
Join Amnesty International to remember the lives affected by HIV
- When:
- Sunday May 16 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- National Museum of Australia, Lawson, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
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20th Annual Quiz Night
The 20th Amnesty International Quiz Night will be held on Friday 30 April from 7.30pm at the Hellenic Club, Matilda St, Philip.
- When:
- Friday April 30 2010 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Where:
- Hellenic Club, Canberra, ACT
- Contact:
- Rob Lundie
Amnesty Members Coffee Morning
The ACT/Southern NSW Branch of Amnesty International Australia welcomes new members and old friends to the lovely Belconnen Arts Centre for a free coffee and chance to hear more about the latest campaigns and activities being undertaken by the international human rights organisation.
- When:
- Sunday April 18 2010 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, Belconnen, ACT
- Contact:
- Branch President Toni Matulick
Refugee Campaign Information Session
Join Amnesty members and supporters about the intentions of the installation called “Refugee Realities” in a special one hour session on Wednesday, 14 April 2010 from 6pm here at the Action Centre
- When:
- Wednesday April 14 2010 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Action Centre 134 Bunda Street, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Amnesty International at Kippax Library
Amnesty members living in Kippax have organised a Discussion Group at the library at the Kippax Shopping Centre.
- When:
- Monday April 12 2010 11:00 PM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Kippax Shopping Centre, Canberra, Kippax, ACT
- Contact:
- Pat Varga
Aamplify
Amnesty International Australia's human rights campaigns have been selected to be the theme of this year's Aamplify Youth event in Moruya
- Action Group:
- Moruya
- When:
- Saturday April 10 2010 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Riverside Park, Moruya, Moruya, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
REFUGEE PUBLIC FORUM
Amnesty International Australia Refugee Co-ordinator Graham Thom will be one of the speakers at a public forum in March being organised by the ACT Refugee Action Committee.
- When:
- Thursday March 18 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Haydon Allen Lecture Theatre (The Tank), The Australian National University Acton ACT 2601, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Celebrate Human Rights Day with Amnesty International
To celebrate human rights for all people, Amnesty International is hosting a BBQ in Glebe Park
- When:
- Sunday December 13 2009 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Glebe Park Canberra, ACT
- Contact:
- Kathy Richards
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‘Mums & Dads for Amnesty’ Morning Tea!
Come celebrate International Human Rights Day at the ‘Mums & Dads for Amnesty' Morning Tea!
- When:
- Thursday December 10 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Unit 43 "The Pines" 12 Oliver St, Lyneham, ACT
- Contact:
- Kathy Richards
Rally: Let the Refugees Into Australia
A number of community groups are rallying in Civic to highlight the ongloing plight of refugees
- When:
- Friday November 13 2009 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Petrie Plaza (near the merry-go-round), Canberra, ACT
LGBTQ Amnesty ACT/SNSW Team meeting
Come along and plan where to from here.
- When:
- Monday July 27 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Wig and Pen Alinga St City ACT 2601, ACT
- Contact:
- Hannah Lewis
ANU Bush Week Pub Brawl 09
Come see ANU's finest lecturers and students battle it out in the great human rights debate!
- When:
- Wednesday July 22 2009 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- ANU Bar, University Avenue, Canberra ACT 2600, ANU Campus, ACT, 0200
- Contact:
- Lucy
Gay Rights As Human Rights Speakers Forum And Discussion
Amnesty in conjunction with Queer Collaborations, the National Queer Student Conference, will be hosting a speaker’s forum on gay rights as human rights.
- When:
- Wednesday July 15 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Copland Lecture theatre (Building 25 off Kingsley Street), The Australian National University, ACT, 0200
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‘Mums & Dads for Amnesty’ Morning Tea!
Are you a Mum, Dad or Carer at home with children? Would you like to get more involved with Amnesty International?
- When:
- Tuesday July 14 2009 11:20 AM - 1:20 PM
- Where:
- O'Malley, Canberra, ACT, ACT
- Contact:
- Kathy Richards
Amnesty Movie Fundraiser
Come along and watch Tulpan with us and raise campaign for human rights!
- When:
- Sunday June 21 2009 4:45 PM - Thursday May 21 2009 6:45 PM
- Where:
- Albury Cinema Centre, Dean St Albury New South Wales 2640, ACT
- Contact:
- Kathy Robison
The 19th Annual Quiz Night
Amnesty International ACT Sth NSW Branch Quiz Night
- When:
- Friday June 19 2009 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Where:
- Hellenic Club Canberra, Matilda St, Phillip, ACT
- Contact:
- Rob Lundie
Mum & Dads Amnesty Morning Tea
Join us for a cuppa and cake!
- When:
- Thursday June 04 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Unit 43, "The Pines" 12 Oliver St Lyneham ACT 2602, ACT
Members Campaign Information Session
Come along to participate and find out about the Demand Dignity campaign
- When:
- Saturday May 30 2009 1:59 PM - 2:59 PM
- Where:
- 134 Bunda St, City ACT 2601, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
ACT/SNSW Branch Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the ACT and Southern NSW Branch of Amnesty International will be held.
- When:
- Wednesday May 13 2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- 134 Bunda St, City ACT 2601, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Celebrating mother’s day
Live Jazz/ Blues - All are welcome
- When:
- Sunday May 10 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Garema Place, Canberra, ACT
Focus Group - Strengthening Amnesty’s Democracy
Making Amnesty more inclusive
- When:
- Thursday April 23 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- 134 Bunda St, City ACT 2601, ACT
- Contact:
- Kathy Richards
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Commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide
Invitation to the Commemorative Ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide
- When:
- Tuesday April 07 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Yarralumla, ACT
- Contact:
- United Nations Information Centre for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific
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Break the Silence Beat the Drum
Come remember the victims of slavery and pressure those nations who still have a slave trade
- When:
- Wednesday March 25 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- University of Canberra, ACT
- Contact:
- Lucy Battaglene
Rock for Rights Concert
Come along to the Waterfront to support the Human Rights Act for Australia
- When:
- Saturday March 14 2009 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Where:
- Waterfront Hotel, 1 Princes Hwy, Moruya, NSW, 2537
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Parliament House on International Women’s Day
We're converging on Parliament house on International Women's Day to get the message across that we want action on the National Plan of Action to Stop Violence against Women!
- When:
- Tuesday March 10 2009 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Parliament House, Canberra, ACT
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
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The Human Rights Consultation’s first community roundtable: Queanbeyan
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The National Human Rights Consultation Committee will be visiting places throughout Australia to discuss a Human Rights Act with the community; the first roundtable discussion being held in Queanbeyan.
- When:
- Wednesday February 11 2009 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Queanbeyan Conference Centre, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620
- Contact:
- National Human Rights Consultation committee
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Do the Rights Thing Art Exhibition
The finalists of the Do the Rights Thing visual arts competition will be exhibited at the Front Gallery to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- When:
- Wednesday December 10 2008 6:00 PM - Tuesday December 16 2008 12:00 AM
- Where:
- The Front Gallery & Café, 1 - 2 Wattle Street, Lyneham, ACT, 2602
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
ACT/Southern NSW Action Centre
Get involved in your local 60th anniversary Universal Declaration of Human Rights celebrations by contacting the ACT & Southern NSW Action Centre.
- When:
- Wednesday December 10 2008 8:37 AM - 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Suite 8, Level 1, 134 Bunda Street, Canberra, ACT, 2601
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
Rights in Focus
The final in a series of three free seminars being held in Canberra to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- When:
- Wednesday November 12 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- ACT Legislative Assembly, Reception Room, London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601
- RSVP:
- 10th November 2008
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
16 Days of Activism weekly planning meeting
Thinking of planning an events or action to mark the 16 days of activism against gender violence? Then come along to this meeting
- Action Group:
- NSW Women’s Network
- When:
- Wednesday November 12 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle St, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- Ruby Johnson
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What the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Means for Australia Today
The second in a series of three free seminars being held in Canberra to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- When:
- Wednesday October 22 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- ACT Legislative Assembly Reception Room, London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, 2601
- RSVP:
- 20th October 2008
- Contact:
- Bede Carmody
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