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.

‘Get Active’ evening

Want to know more about volunteering for Amnesty International? Then why not come along to the next 'Get Active' evening?

When:

Wednesday March 17 2010 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where:

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

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Coffs Harbour Multicultural Harmony Day Festival 2010

Look out for our stall at Coffs Harbour's (free) Harmony Day Festival - a celebration of multicultural diversity with food, music, and performances. We'll be joining the celebrations and promoting human rights campaigns including refugee, indigenous & migrant worker rights.

When:

Sunday March 21 2010 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Where:

Coffs Harbour Regional Botanic Garden, Hardacre St, Coffs Harbour, NSW

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Amnesty in the Ale House

Join the Manly local action group for an evening of information and discussion on the rights of indigenous Australians with Associate Professor Sarah Maddison and Ken Walsh from our Demand Dignity action group.

When:

Wednesday March 24 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where:

The Veranda Bar, Steyne Hotel, 75 The Corso, Manly, NSW

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Famed Alyawarr mechanic, Motor Bike Paddy © Rusty Stewart/AI

Close the Gap Day: Indigenous Health talk

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are still dying ten to seventeen years younger than other Australians. Come along to show Amnesty International’s inspiring and informative seminar to show your support for improving the livelihood and health conditions of Indigenous Australians this Close the Gap Day.

When:

Thursday March 25 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Where:

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

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Through the lens, around the world: Women’s Eye on Peace

• Published on 15/03/2010

We partnered with International Women’s Development Agency in presenting the Women’s Eye on Peace photography Exhibition at Sydney's Tap Gallery, opening on International Women’s Day, March 10th.

Make LGBTQI Abuse History - Amnesty International at Mardi Gras 2010

• Published on 15/03/2010

We had another resoundingly successful Mardi Gras, culminating in the famous Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night, 27 February 2010 with some 200 supporters taking their place to march in our float, making it an outstandingly successful turnout on the night.

NSW Demand Dignity Stall, Marrickville

Demand Dignity Stall Urges Shell to Clean Up its Act

• Published on 5/03/2010

On 21 February, the NSW Demand Dignity Network held a stall at Marrickville Markets to raise awareness of and support for human rights issues in the Niger Delta.

Team Amnesty at the 2010 Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Festival © Astrid Ottaway

Team Amnesty Dragon Boat Crew A Roaring Success

• Published on 2/03/2010

Team Amnesty took to the water for the 2010 Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Festival and between races garnered signatures and discussed human rights with members of the public.

Launch of AI's campaign against maternal mortality,Sierra Leone, 2009 © AI

International Women’s Day 2010

• Published on 19/02/2010

International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and Amnesty International will be showcasing an exhibition of photographs taken by women around the world.