Events - October 2008
Bill of Rights Working Group Meeting
The second Working Group Meeting for a New South Wales Bill of Rights is scheduled for 2nd October at the AIA NSW Chippendale Office.
- When:
- Thursday October 02 2008 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- Amnesty International Australia NSW
Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008
Don’t miss this day-after cinecast of the “world’s best comedy gig”, the Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008.
- When:
- Sunday October 05 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Greater Union Cinema, 505-525 George St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Event organizing workshop
Learn how to organise, run and promote your events.
- When:
- Tuesday October 07 2008 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- Amnesty International Australia NSW
Abolish the death penalty action
© Amnesty International
October 10th is World Day Against the Death Penalty. Join the Anti-Death Penalty Network and activists from the NSW region in the centre of Sydney to be part of a global action to stand up against the death penalty.
- Action Group:
- Anti-Death Penalty Network
- When:
- Friday October 10 2008 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Queen Victoria Building, 445 George Street (town hall end), Sydney, NSW, 2000
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Next Planning stage
Thanks to everyone who helped develop the new AIA strategic plan. We are now asking for contributions on how NSW should enact the plan. Join us in the action centre for your chance to shape NSW’s approach for the next three years.
- When:
- Saturday October 11 2008 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Where:
- Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
60th Birthday Party for the UDHR
UDHR 60th Anniversary © AIA
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns sixty this year, and you're invited to help celebrate!
- Action Group:
- University of Sydney
- When:
- Monday October 13 2008 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Squash court roof (next to Manning Bar), Corner of Manning Rd & Fisher Rd,, The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006
- Contact:
- Amnesty USyd
Anti-Poverty Week Speakers’ Forum
Join a panel of distinguished international and Australian experts on poverty around the world and in Australia. Sarah Marland, Amnesty International'a Dignity Campaign Coordinator, will talk about AI's work in this area.
- Action Group:
- University of NSW
- When:
- Wednesday October 15 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Room 101, UNSW Law building, UNSW, Kensington, NSW, 2052
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Excel training workshop
Learn how to best utilise excel in organising events for your Action Group. NOTE: the start time for this workshop has been changed. The workshop will now start at 3:30.
- When:
- Wednesday October 15 2008 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street,, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
The End of Poverty?
Amnesty International Australia and the Make Poverty History coalition present the Australian premiere screening of the documentary 'The End of Poverty?' at the Chauvel Cinema, Paddington.
- When:
- Friday October 17 2008 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Chauvel Cinema, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington, NSW, 2021
- Cost:
- $20/15
Economic, Social and cultural rights training
Learn about the key economic, social and cultural rights, where they come from and how they are supposed to work
- When:
- Saturday October 18 2008 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street,, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- Amnesty International Australia NSW
Continue reading Economic, Social and cultural rights training
Stall at Granny Smith Festival
Stall at Granny Smith Festival featuring petitions, current cases and a chance to purchase your Amnesty Christmas cards for this year.
- Action Group:
- Epping
- When:
- Sunday October 19 2008 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Eastwood Park, Eastwood, NSW
Refugees in Australia: The past, present and the future
Four leaders discuss one of the most controversial issues in Australia today.
- Action Group:
- University of Technology, Sydney
- When:
- Monday October 20 2008 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Where:
- Peter Johnson Building, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Room 22, Level 3, 702-730 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
Continue reading Refugees in Australia: The past, present and the future
Media training workshop
Press Photographers at an AI UK
demonstration against Guantanamo Bay
Learn about what makes news, deadlines and media processes and how you can engage with the media.
- When:
- Tuesday October 21 2008 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street,, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Contact:
- Amnesty International Australia NSW
Antony Loewenstein in conversation with Fenella Kernebone
© Melbourne University Publishing 2008
Eavesdrop on a conversation about Antony's new book The Blogging Revolution.
- When:
- Thursday October 23 2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- The Bird Cage, The Fringe Bar,, 106 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW, 2021
- RSVP:
- 16th October 2008
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Continue reading Antony Loewenstein in conversation with Fenella Kernebone
Bondi Junction Markets Stall
Eastern Suburbs group will be holding a stall at Bondi Junction markets.
- Action Group:
- Eastern Suburbs
- When:
- Saturday October 25 2008 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Bondi Junction Mall, Bondi Junction, NSW, 2022
Let’s Talk about Human Rights Lunch
The first in a regular series of lunchtime talks on human rights at which an address by expert speaker will be followed by open discussion and 'Q&A'. The first topic, Human Rights Act/Bill of Rights for the non user, is presented by AIA Campaign Coordinator Katie Wood.
- When:
- Wednesday October 29 2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Level 1/79 Myrtle St, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- RSVP:
- 21st October 2008
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Fire Inside The Wire 2008
© AIA UoW
Make Some Noise for Human Rights. Fire Inside The Wire will be a musical adventure to rival all others. A night for human rights.
- Action Group:
- University of Wollongong
- When:
- Thursday October 30 2008 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
- Where:
- Wollongong Uni Bar, University of Wollongong, NSW
- Cost:
- $22/25
nsw News
The NSW Action Centre
Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street,
Chippendale, NSW, 2008.
Map.
Locked Bag 23,
Broadway, NSW, 2007.
Ph: (02) 8396 7670
Fax: (02) 8396 7677
Email: nswaia@amnesty.org.au
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