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.

NSW Regional Catch-up

The second Regional Catch-up for 2009 is your chance to find out what's going on around the region

When:

Tuesday July 07 2009 5:14 PM - 7:59 PM

Where:

NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle St, Chippendale, NSW, 2007

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‘Loosely Woven’ concert

Musical group Loosely Woven perform 'The Colour of Prudence' - a free light-hearted acoustic concert with 14 instrumentalists and singers

When:

Sunday July 12 2009 4:00 PM

Where:

Avalon Baptist Peace Church, 2 George Street, Avalon, NSW, 2107

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SVAW - National Plan Of Action Roundtable

The NSW Stop Violence Against Women Network invites you to attend a roundtable forum to discuss the National Plan of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women campaign

When:

Thursday July 16 2009 6:30 PM

Where:

Amnesty International NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007

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'G78 will not be evicted' signboard

Manly Markets stall: Take action for Group 78 in Cambodia

Come and visit our stall at the Manly Village Markets and help the Group of 78 in Cambodia, who are under threat of forced eviction, by signing our petition

When:

Saturday July 18 2009 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Where:

Manly Village Markets, Corner Wentworth and Darley streets, Manly, NSW

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Volunteer Information Session July 2009

Amnesty International Australia relies on the work of volunteers to help defend human rights internationally. Come along to our Volunteer Information Session to find out how you can help

When:

Tuesday July 21 2009 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Where:

NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle St, Chippendale, NSW

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Wanted: volunteers for Comfort Women Campaign event

• Published on 3/07/2009

Do you want to make a difference in our Justice for Comfort Women Campaign? Well, we're looking for volunteers to help out at an event at Customs House in August. We are also looking for artists to help perform a live artistic demonstration at this event.

North Sydney Girls raise awareness for Comfort Women campaign

• Published on 2/07/2009

Amnesty Group at North Sydney Girls High School organise 'Comfort Women' campaign stall

Submissions, submissions, submissions

Human rights submission torrent

• Published on 19/06/2009

Amnesty International Australia recently lodged its human rights act submission to the government’s Human Rights Consultation, together with over 10,000 submissions from our members and supporters. The torrent of submissions demonstrates the importance of human rights act to Australians.

Children in detention

Boundless Plains Shared?

• Published on 19/06/2009

On Tuesday 16 June Amnesty International and NSW Young Lawyers hosted a discussion about current views towards refugees, focusing on the irony of two lines from the second verse of the national anthem: “for those who’ve come across the seas, we’ve boundless plains to share.” The event was a success with a great turnout and several high profile speakers making up the discussion.

Help us campaign for justice for 'Comfort Women' and Stop Violence Against Women

Join our Justice for ‘Comfort Women’ Campaign

• Published on 11/06/2009

In the months of June, July, and August, Amnesty International Australia NSW will be working on the 'Comfort Women' campaign as part of its international Stop Violence Against Women campaign. Find out more about this campaign and take part in our regional tour of butterfly actions in NSW.