Events - August 2009
Past Events
Have your say in our Strengthening Democracy consultations: How should Amnesty look in the future?
Come to the NSW Action Centre at 6pm on Thursday 27 August to hear about the options that the Governance Committee have developed, and put forward your views on what Amnesty should look like in the future.
- When:
- Thursday August 27 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle St, Chippendale, NSW
- Contact:
- NSW Branch Committee
Meet ‘Comfort Woman’ survivor Gil Won Ok in Sydney
Join Gil Won Ok at this public lecture and hear her speak out about her incredible journey from war crimes victim to international women’s human rights campaigner
- When:
- Friday August 14 2009 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Building 2, Lecture Room 411, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW
- Contact:
- Anna Song: 0412 339 222
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Justice for Comfort Women at Customs House
Come and join us for the final NSW event for the 'Justice for Comfort Women' campaign before the campaign heads off to Canberra to be presented to Kevin Rudd. There will be a photo exhibition as well as a live art exhibition..
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW, 2000
- Contact:
- NSW Campaigns
TODAY at 5pm: Candlelight vigil for Aung San Suu Kyi
Show your support for Aung San Suu Kyi who was sentenced today to an extension of her already 13 year long illegal detention.
- When:
- Wednesday August 12 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
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Sri Lanka’s human rights emergency
Inform yourself on Sri Lanka's human rights emergency and find out what you can do about it
- When:
- Monday August 31 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Footbridge Theatre, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW
- Contact:
- Kerryn Scott or Lyn Dickens
Woolgoolga Monthly Meeting
Come along and chat about our current focus issues over a cup of coffee at a Bonetto's Café.
- Action Group:
- Woolgoolga
- When:
- Saturday August 29 2009 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Where:
- Bonetto's Cafe, Shop 7, 58 Beach Street, Woolgoolga, NSW, 2456
- Contact:
- Jackie Lloyd
Understanding International Law & Human Rights - Seminar 4: Human Rights Treaties
This is an introductory course for anyone who's ever been curious about what International Law is, who it applies to, and how it's enforced. No prior knowledge is necessary.
- Action Group:
- Human Rights and Security Network
- When:
- Wednesday August 26 2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Cost:
- $10 / 5
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
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Stall at Coledale Markets
Look out for our stall at the Coledale Markets.
- Action Group:
- Wollongong
- When:
- Friday August 21 2009 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Coledale Public School, 699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale, NSW, 2515
- Contact:
- B Bryceson
Amnesty Business Network Meeting
If you are involved in business and have an interest in human rights, then why not come and join us for our monthly meeting?
- Action Group:
- Business Network
- When:
- Thursday August 20 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Georges Cafe Piccadilly, 210 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW
- Contact:
- Fiona Bachmann
Understanding International Law & Human Rights - Seminar 3: Intro to International Human Rights
This is an introductory course for anyone who's ever been curious about what International Law is, who it applies to, and how it's enforced. No prior knowledge is necessary.
- Action Group:
- Human Rights and Security Network
- When:
- Wednesday August 19 2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Cost:
- $10 / 5
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Branch Committee Meeting
August meeting of the NSW Branch Committee
- When:
- Monday August 17 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- NSW Action Centre, Level 1/79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW
- Contact:
- NSW Branch committee
Extreme poverty: What actions are working & How can you make a difference?
Over 1 billion people live in extreme poverty - on less than US$1 a day - and cannot meet their basic needs for survival. Learn how to help end extreme poverty in this presentation from the Global Poverty Project.
- When:
- Friday August 14 2009 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Newport Community Centre, 11-13 The Boulevarde, Newport, NSW
- RSVP:
- 10th August 2009
- Contact:
- Diana Shanks
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Refugee Speakers Forum
Come and listen to the first-hand experiences of a newly arrived asylum seeker in Australia, learn about the impact of our immigration policies on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers and what we can do about it.
- Action Group:
- University of NSW
- When:
- Thursday August 13 2009 5:29 PM - 7:29 PM
- Where:
- Matthews Building (F23) via Gate 2, University of NSW, Kensington, NSW
- Contact:
- Laksmi
Understanding International Law & Human Rights - Seminar 2: International Institutions
This is an introductory course for anyone who's ever been curious about what International Law is, who it applies to, and how it's enforced. No prior knowledge is necessary.
- Action Group:
- Human Rights and Security Network
- When:
- Wednesday August 12 2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Cost:
- $10 / 5
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Run for Amnesty at City2Surf - and receive a free T-shirt
Run, jog, roll or walk in support of human rights at this year's biggest fun run - the City2Surf - and receive a free Amnesty International T-shirt
- When:
- Sunday August 09 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Park and College streets, Sydney, NSW, 2000
- Contact:
- Supporter Relations
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Butterflies go regional: Coffs Harbour Comfort Women stall
Yes, Butterflies go regional so that means there will be a Comfort Women stall in Coffs Harbour. Come and visit the stall to inform yourself and create a butterfly to show your support for the vital issue of Comfort Women.
- Action Group:
- Coffs Harbour
- When:
- Sunday August 09 2009 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Harbourside Markets, 40 Horton St, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Contact:
- Jackie Lloyd
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Butterflies go regional: Springwood Comfort Women stall
Yes, Butterflies go regional so that means there will be a Comfort Women Stall in Springwood. Come and visit the stall to inform yourself and create a butterfly to show your support for the vital issue of justice for Comfort Women.
- When:
- Saturday August 08 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- Outside Wespac Bank: 176 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW
- Contact:
- Marie Clugston
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Butterflies go regional: University of New England Comfort Women stall
Yes, Butterflies go regional so that means there will be a Comfort Women stall at the University of New England. Come and visit the stall to inform yourself and create a butterfly to show your support for the vital issue of Comfort Women.
- When:
- Friday August 07 2009 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Where:
- University of New England, Northern Courtyard, Armidale, NSW
- Contact:
- Chris Cull
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Butterflies go regional: Port Macquarie Comfort Women stall
Yes, Butterflies go regional so that means there will be a Comfort Women stall in Port Macquarie. Come and visit the stall to inform yourself and create a butterfly to show your support for the vital issue of justice for Comfort Women.
- When:
- Thursday August 06 2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- University of New England, Northern Courtyard, Armidale, NSW
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Understanding International Law & Human Rights - Seminar 1: Introduction to International Law
This is an introductory course for anyone who's ever been curious about what International Law is, who it applies to, and how it's enforced. No prior knowledge is necessary.
- Action Group:
- Human Rights and Security Network
- When:
- Wednesday August 05 2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty International Australia, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007
- Cost:
- $10 / 5
- Contact:
- AIA NSW
Burma’s Future: what can Australia do?
Join expert panelists at a public forum to discuss Australia’s role in supporting peace, democracy and freedom in Burma and explore avenues that the ALP can take to assist urgently needed change.
- When:
- Saturday August 01 2009 12:29 PM - 1:59 PM
- Where:
- South Steyne Floating Restaurant and Function Centre, Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, NSW
- Contact:
- Burma Campaign Australia
Join the National Day of Action for same-sex marriage equality
Thousands of same sex couples in Australia are denied the right to civil marriage on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Action Group:
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Network (NSW)
- When:
- Saturday August 01 2009 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Sydney Town Hall, (then proceeding to Darling Harbour), Sydney, NSW
- Contact:
- Greg
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