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Aung San Suu Kyi - Stand for Freedom

Join us on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to Stand for Freedom and Solidarity for Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi. "We stand beside you, behind you, in front of you, and through hardship we will carry you in our hearts and minds."

When:: Tuesday October 27 2009 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Where:: 2 Macquarie St, The Forecourt, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW, 2000
RSVP:: 27th October 2009
Contact:: Janelle Saffin

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NSW Activists Catch-up

Activists, action group members and convenors are invited to our next quarterly NSW Action Groups Catch-Up.

When:: Wednesday October 07 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:: NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle St, Chippendale, NSW
RSVP:: 30th September 2009

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Cultural awareness training

Activists, take this opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the history of Indigenous Australians and what it is like to be an Indigenous Australian.

Action Group:: NSW Demand Dignity Network
When:: Saturday October 31 2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where:: NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW
RSVP:: 23rd October 2009
Contact:: Courtney Payne

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Central Coast Amnesty stall

Look out for the Amnesty stall at the Erina Green Living Markets

Action Group:: Central Coast
When:: Tuesday October 27 2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where:: The Hive, Erina Fair, Erina, NSW

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Human Rights Workshop

Are you 18-30 years old and interested in learning more about human rights campaigning and activism? Attend our free workshop...

When:: Friday October 23 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where:: Rex Centre, 58A Macleay Street, Kings Cross, NSW
RSVP:: 16th October 2009
Contact:: nswccintern@amnesty.org.au

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Get Loud, Get Cross, Get Active

The concert seeks to raise public awareness and generate political will to end sexual violence in conflict as a broader campaign to Stop Rape Now.

When:: Thursday October 22 2009 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where:: Red Rattler Theatre, 6 Faversham St, Marrickville, NSW
Cost:: $10/15

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Demand Dignity Art Exhibition 2009

Leslye Coates, Stolen Children – Children Conscripted as Soldiers, Runner-up 2008 AII Art Exhibition

This exhibition showcases the work of local artists, with pieces in the exhibition expressing the artists' interpretations of what it means to demand dignity.

Action Group:: Demand Dignity
When:: Tuesday October 20 2009 6:30 PM - Sunday October 25 2009 4:00 PM
Where:: TAP Gallery, 278 Palmer St, Darlinghurst, NSW

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Guantanamo Redux: The Obama Effect and its Significance for David Hicks and Australia

Amnesty Guantanamo action

This seminar will reflect upon steps recently taken in the US Congress to amend the Military Commissions Act 2006 and otherwise prepare for the January 2010 deadline imposed by the Obama administration for closure of Guantanamo Bay