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.

Overboard Seminar 4: Interception and international law

Join us for the fourth Overboard seminar with Dr Chris Michaelson (UNSW) speaking on international law and interception at sea and their implications for offshore processing.

When:

Thursday September 09 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where:

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

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Who’s illegal?: The great big refugee debate

Join Amnesty International for a panel discussion on the asylum seeker debate. Fantastic panellists include Afghani Hazara refugee, Amnesty International Refugee Action Coordinator and Professor of Public Law (USYD).

When:

Tuesday September 14 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where:

Pitt Street Uniting Church, 264 Pitt Street (between Park and Bathurst streets), Sydney, NSW

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‘Get Active’ evening

Want to know more about volunteering or getting more involved with Amnesty International? Then why not come along to the next 'Get Active' evening? This event is also a great opportunity for new members.

When:

Wednesday September 15 2010 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where:

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

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Blackmore’s Running Festival

This year's Blackmore's Running Festival is celebrating it's tenth year. The event has already raised $5 million in that time, and organisers hope to add a further $2.2 million to that total, this year!

When:

Sunday September 19 2010 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Where:

Milsons Point, Noth Sydney, NSW, 2061

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8 Goals, 1 Ride

Join us for a relaxed ride and show your support for a human rights focus within the Millenium Development Goals.

When:

Sunday September 19 2010 1:59 PM - 3:59 PM

Where:

One Shot Pond Area, Corner Grand Drv & Musgrave Ave, Centennial Park, NSW

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Asia Pacific Youth Movement street action

Asia-Pacific Network reactivating

• Published on 3/09/2010

The Asia-Pacific Network, which will address human rights violations in the region, is starting up again and needs your help.

Violinist Kazu Milne

Music, fun and fundraising at Avalon

• Published on 27/08/2010

August was the month for “Razzle Dazzle” a concert given by Loosely Woven - a group of 27 musicians and singers led by Wayne Richmond and organized by the Avalon Action Group of Amnesty International Australia

NSW Legal Network Newsletter

• Published on 24/08/2010

The focus for this edition is on asylum seekers and refugees in Australia.

New Volunteer Opportunities available at the NSW Action Centre

• Published on 20/08/2010

Join our NSW Action Centre Team and make an impact for human rights while having a great time with Amnesty staff, activists and other volunteers.

Volunteers needed for Crisis Response Burma

• Published on 19/08/2010

Amnesty needs some motivated volunteers to help out with our Burma street campaigning.