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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

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Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008

Secret Policemen's Ball

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

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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

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Abolish the death penalty action

A campaigner against the death penalty holds a hangman's noose around her neck
© 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

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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

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60th Birthday Party for the UDHR

Pink Balloon with Amnesty Logo. People at event in Background
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Refugees in Australia: The past, present and the future

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

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Media training workshop

Press Photographers pointing Camera
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

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Antony Loewenstein in conversation with Fenella Kernebone

cover of the blogging revolution
© 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

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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

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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

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Fire Inside The Wire 2008

Poster for Fire Inside the Wire
© 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

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