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Loosely Woven concert

Come join us for a free Christmas, acoustic concert, Loosely Woven, in Avalon.

Action Group:: Avalon
When:: Saturday December 13 2008 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where:: Avalon Baptist Church, 2 George St, Avalon, NSW, 2107

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Anniversary picnic for the UDHR

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the grass by Newcastle Harbour.

When:: Saturday December 13 2008 1:59 PM - 3:59 PM
Where:: near The Brewery, Newcastle Harbour, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

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Springwood UDHR60 Street Stall

The Springwood Action group will be hosting a Stall in Macquarie Road, Springwood, to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Action Group:: Springwood/Blaxland
When:: Saturday December 13 2008 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where:: Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW
Contact:: Marie Clungston

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UDHR Birthday Cake Cutting

UDHR 60th Anniversary © AIA

We will be celebrating the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a Birthday Cake Cutting and special guest speakers in the Heritage Mall, Maitland.

Action Group:: Maitland/Morpeth
When:: Thursday December 11 2008 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where:: Heritage Mall, (High St), Maitland, NSW, 2320

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UDHR Morning Tea

Manly celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a drop-in party in the Meeting Room of Manly Library

Action Group:: Manly
When:: Wednesday December 10 2008 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where:: Meeting Room of Manly Library, Market Place, Manly, NSW

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16 train stations in 16 days! - Chatswood

16 stations in 16 days!

We will be at Chatswood on Wednesday 10 December gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women and Marking the UDHR 60th Anniversary

When:: Wednesday December 10 2008 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:: Chatswood Station, Chatswood, NSW
Contact:: NSW Amnesty International Australia

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16 train stations in 16 days! - Town Hall

16 stations in 16 days!

We will be at Town Hall on Wednesday 10 December gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women and Marking the UDHR 60th Anniversary

When:: Wednesday December 10 2008 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:: Town Hall Station, Sydney, NSW
Contact:: NSW Amnesty International Australia

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Public Forum on Human Rights

A public forum on Human Rights held in conjunction with Coffs Harbour City Council.

Action Group:: Coffs Coast
When:: Tuesday December 09 2008 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where:: 191A Harbour Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450

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16 train stations in 16 days! - Gosford

16 stations in 16 days!

We will be at Gosford on Monday 8 December gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women and Marking the UDHR 60th Anniversary

When:: Monday December 08 2008 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:: Gosford Station, Gosford, NSW
Contact:: NSW Amnesty International Australia

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Pitt Street Uniting Church Service to Celebrate Human Rights

A church service will be held in the Pitt Street Uniting Church to celebrate human rights. All welcome.

Action Group:: Pitt Street
When:: Sunday December 07 2008 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where:: Pitt Street Uniting Church, 264 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Homebake

On 6 December Amnesty International Australia is linking with Homebake 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Action Group:: Outreach Team
When:: Saturday December 06 2008 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Where:: Mrs Macquaries Road, sydney, NSW, 2000

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Behind Forgotten Eyes

AIA has joined forces with Human Rights Arts and Film Festival to proudly present the Sydney premiere of the movie Behind Forgotten Eyes.

When:: Friday December 05 2008 6:30 PM - 11:10 PM
Where:: Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington, NSW, 2021
Cost:: $15/$12
Contact:: AIA NSW

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16 train stations in 16 days! - Newcastle again

16 stations in 16 days!

We will be at Newcastle on Friday 5 December gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women and Marking the UDHR 60th Anniversary

When:: Friday December 05 2008 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:: Newcastle Station, Newcastle, NSW
Contact:: NSW Amnesty International Australia

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights Commemoration

Join the Balmain-Rozelle Amnesty Group and Bridge for Asylum Seekers as they celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with food, wine, music and special guests.

Action Group:: Balmain and Rozelle
When:: Thursday December 04 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:: Circle Café , Balmain Uniting Church, 344 Darling Street, Balmain, NSW
Cost:: $20.00
Contact:: David West

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Feed the future

The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival celebrates humanity and promotes human rights with vibrant and provocative films, arts, music, speakers and forums.

When:: Thursday December 04 2008 12:00 PM - Sunday December 07 2008 11:00 PM
Where:: Chauvel Cinema, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington, NSW, 2021
Contact:: AIA NSW

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16 train stations in 16 days! - Wollongong

16 stations in 16 days!

We will be at Wollongong on Thursday 4 December gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women and Marking the UDHR 60th Anniversary

When:: Thursday December 04 2008 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:: Wollongong Station, Wollongong, NSW
Contact:: NSW Amnesty International Australia

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Tibet: Public Talk with Dr. Lobsang Sangay

A rare opportunity to hear one world's foremost authorities on Sino-Tibetan relations discuss the current Tibet crisis and outline a path towards a peaceful resolution.

When:: Wednesday December 03 2008 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where:: Mary Jane Barker Room, Y Hotel Hyde Park, 5-11 Wentworth Avenue (corner of Oxford St and Wentworth Ave), Sydney, NSW, 2000
Contact:: Australia Tibet Council

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Aceh: Lesson & Experience from the Tsunami & Conflict

Indonesian Solidarity presents this one day seminar addressing the social impacts of the tsunami and the reconstruction process that followed and the political developments after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2005.

When:: Wednesday December 03 2008 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where:: The Quadrangle History Room ( S223), University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW
Contact:: 9217 3874 or indonesian_solidarity@yahoo.com.au

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16 train stations in 16 days! - Erskinville

16 stations in 16 days!

We will be at Erskinville on Wednesday 3 December gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women and Marking the UDHR 60th Anniversary

When:: Wednesday December 03 2008 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where:: Erskinville Station, Erskinville, NSW
Contact:: NSW Amnesty International Australia

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Celebrating 60 years of UDHR - end of year bash

A social affair celebrating both the 60th anniversary of the UDHR and the end of another year of Legal Network campaigning

Action Group:: Legal Network
When:: Tuesday December 02 2008 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where:: Bar 333 (near Martin Place - ask for AIA), 333 George St, Sydney, NSW
RSVP:: 1st December 2008
Contact:: NSW Legal Network