Amnesty International in New South Wales encourages people to get involved with defending and protecting human rights in their local area.

In New South Wales 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 NSW Action Centre, you can get involved and help us defend human rights.

Free Iran Project: Candlelight Vigil

Join the Free Iran Project in a candlelight vigil to commemorate the lives lost in the recent Iranian uprising.

When:

Thursday February 11 2010 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Where:

Sydney Town Hall, 464-480 Kent St, Sydney, NSW

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‘Stop Global Poverty’ freeze

Here is your chance to be one of hundreds of Sydneysiders to assemble suddenly in predetermined public places, perform a synchronised ‘Stop Global Poverty’ freeze, and then disperse casually back into a curious crowd of onlookers.

When:

Tuesday February 16 2010 1:10 PM - 1:13 PM

URL:

http://www.stopforpoverty.org

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Amnesty float in the 2010 Mardi Gras Parade

March with us in support of human rights in this year's Mardi Gras parade

When:

Saturday February 27 2010 6:45 PM - 10:59 PM

Where:

Mardi Gras Parade Route, Oxford Street, Sydney, NSW

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Women’s Eye on Peace: photography exhibition and speakers night

Join us at this phenomenal photography exhibition to celebrate International Women’s Day and the achievements and contribution of women to human rights worldwide.

When:

Wednesday March 10 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where:

TAP Gallery, Level 1, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, NSW

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Human Rights Day: Coffs Harbour

• Published on 2/02/2010

The Coffs Harbour AI Action Group spoke on the issue of refugees and expanded on the activities of Amnesty International - locally and globally - on Human Rights Day.

Urgent Action News February 2010

• Published on 1/02/2010

Read about the latest results on our Urgent Action appeals.

NSW Legal Network Newsletter: Nov/Dec Issue

• Published on 29/01/2010

Keep up to date with recent human rights related legal cases and concerns, learn more about Amnesty International Australia campaigns and find out how you can get involved.

Amnesty International Australia

Human Rights Innovation Fund continues in 2010

• Published on 25/01/2010

Amnesty's fund for creative and innovative initiatives that bolsters human rights in Australia continues to support human rights promoters and defenders in 2010.

Amnesty International Australia staff and volunteers

Greatest Moments 2009

• Published on 20/01/2010

To welcome the new year, Amnesty campaigners share their greatest moments of 2009 and invite you as an Amnesty supporter to do the same.