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.

Torture: the main feature

Has the film industry normalised the reality of torture? Join us for a discussion about if, and how, film has influenced our perceptions of, and opinions about torture.

When:

Thursday June 27 2013 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Where:

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

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Singing for asylum

Celebrate refugees and asylum seekers with a night of music from around the world, as performed by local choirs and musicians.

When:

Friday June 21 2013 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Where:

Concordia Club, 1 Richardson Crescent, Tempe, NSW, 2044

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Walk Together for Refugee Week

If we're all people, we're all equal, right? Save the date for Walk Together and celebrate a welcoming Australia for World Refugee Week.

When:

Saturday June 22 2013 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Where:

McCabe Park, Church Street, Wollongong, NSW

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Walk Together for Refugee Week

If we're all people, we're all equal, right? Save the date for Walk Together and celebrate a welcoming Australia for World Refugee Week.

When:

Saturday June 22 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where:

Newcastle Museum, Workshop Way, Newcastle, NSW

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Walk Together for Refugee Week

If we're all people, we're all equal, right? Save the date for Walk Together and celebrate a welcoming Australia for World Refugee Week.

When:

Saturday June 22 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where:

corner Church Street and Parramatta River, Parramatta, NSW

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GO volunteer position - applications now open

• Published on 18/06/2013

Amnesty International is looking for volunteers interested in being volunteer group organisers (GOs). There are currently GO opportunities available in several regions across Australia.

Save a childhood online appeal

• Published on 17/06/2013

You can help save a childhood and get children out detention centres by donating to our online appeal and sharing it with your friends and family.

An engaging evening at the University Of Newcastle Group Refugee Rights Forum

• Published on 17/06/2013

The recent Refugee Rights Forum event held by the University Of Newcastle Group on 28 May was a wonderful success with 115 guest and a very informative and engaging evening shared by all.

Apply now: Volunteer roles with the NSW Legal Network

• Published on 17/06/2013

The NSW Legal Network Group is seeking passionate human rights supporters with an interest or background in law to fill several volunteer positions.

Forgiveness or justice? Exploring East Timor’s story through film

• Published on 3/06/2013

Meaningful Movies recently screened its third film, Where the Sun Rise: A Hero’s Journey, a powerful documentary about East Timor’s Prime Minister (former President), Kay Rala ‘Xanana’ Gusmao.