New South Wales
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.
Featured Events
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
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

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

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

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
Recent News

GO volunteer position - applications now open
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
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
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
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
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.
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The NSW Action Centre
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Phone: (02) 8396 7670
Fax: (02) 8396 7677
Email: nswaia@amnesty.org.au
RESOURCES
DVD library catalogue and order form (PDF 525KB)
