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Events - May 2009

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NSW Region Demand Dignity Campaign Launch

Evicted families in temporary shelter, Cambodia, 2008

Amnesty International is launching a new campaign this year - Demand Dignity - to end the human rights abuses that drive and deepen poverty across the world.

When:: Thursday May 28 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW

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NSW Branch Annual General Meeting

We're encouraging all our members and supporters to attend this years NSW Branch Annual General Meeting (BAGM), share ideas and experiences, find out what's been happening and what's in store …

When:: Sunday May 17 2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where:: Steelers Club, Corner Burelli and Harbour streets, Wollongong, NSW
RSVP:: 14th May 2009
Contact:: Helen Juillerat

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Asia Pacific Youth Network: Demand Dignity Picnic

Asia Pacific Youth Network

Picnic to celebrate the launch of the Demand Dignity Campaign.

When:: Saturday May 30 2009 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where:: Victoria Park, corner Parramatta/City roads, Camperdown, NSW
Contact:: Sen Raj

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Bowral Pen To Paper

Letter & card writing event in the centre of Bowral, with guest speaker Tori Edwards

Action Group:: Southern Highlands
When:: Saturday May 30 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where:: Henrietta Rose Room, rear of Old Town Hall (near Old Bowral Library), Bowral, NSW, 2576
Contact:: Robyn Kremer

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Blacktown City Festival Parade

Come to the festival and visit our stall. We'll be focussing on the Human Rights Act Campaign and the Stop Violence against Women Campaign.

Action Group:: Outreach Team
When:: Saturday May 30 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where:: Blacktown CBD, NSW

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Play: My Name is Rachel Corrie

'My Name is Rachel Corrie' is a play about an American human rights activist who was killed while engaging in peaceful demonstrations in the Gaza Strip in Palestine.

When:: Wednesday May 27 2009 6:30 PM - Saturday June 20 2009 8:30 PM
Where:: Seymour Theatre, Corner Cleveland Street and City Road, Chippendale, NSW

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Amnesty Business Network meeting

We are a group of activists who are also members of the business community. We campaign on AIA's main campaigns and are always looking for new members, so we'd be delighted to see you at this month's meeting.

Action Group:: Business Network
When:: Wednesday May 27 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:: Edinburgh Castle Hotel, 294 Pitt Street - corner Pitt and Bathurst Streets, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Contact:: Fiona Bachmann

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Branch Committee Meeting

First meeting of the 2009-2010 NSW Branch Committee

When:: Tuesday May 26 2009 6:29 PM - 8:29 PM
Where:: NSW Action Centre, Level 1/79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW

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Protecting Human Rights Workshop: Coffs Harbour

Learn about human rights and how to protect them in this free workshop.

When:: Monday May 25 2009 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where:: Neighbourhood Centre, Coffs Harbour, NSW
RSVP:: 18th May 2009
Contact:: Jackie Lloyd

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Australian Human Rights Centre Seminar: Corporate Responsibility - Failed Rhetoric or Future Remedy?

The Australian Human Rights Centre and Allens Arthur Robinson invite you to a discussion on corporate responsibility, considering the question of whether such initiatives are effective, or detract from notions of corporate accountability.

When:: Thursday May 21 2009 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:: Allens Arthur Robinson, Level 28, Deutsche Bank Place, corner Hunter & Phillip Streets, Sydney, NSW, 2000
RSVP:: 14th May 2009
Contact:: ahrc@unsw.edu.au

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Protecting Human Rights Workshop: Newcastle

Learn about human rights and how to protect them in this free workshop.

When:: Thursday May 21 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where:: Newcastle City Hall, 290 King St, Mulubinba Room, Newcastle, NSW
Contact:: Kaki

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Human Rights Submission Writing Workshop

Are you interested in writing a submission to the National Human Rights Consultation, but aren't sure how to go about it? If so, this could be the workshop for you.