Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights. Our impact on human rights is only made possible by the hard work and energy of our passionate volunteers and supporters. Amnesty International in QLD/NNSW encourages people to get involved with defending and protecting human rights in their local area.

In QLD and Northern NSW there are thousands of supporters working in different ways to defend human rights. Whether you want to join one of our action groups or networks, volunteer at events or help us out at the Action Centre, there are many ways in which you can help us defend human rights at Amnesty International.

We’re going to O Week!

We will be visiting several O Weeks at universities around South-East Queensland. If you're about to start at uni, or are returning for another year, come along to our information stalls and find out what Amnesty International has planned for 2012.

When:

Tuesday February 14 2012 10:00 AM - Tuesday February 28 2012 10:00 PM

Where:

University of Queensland, Griffith University (Nathan Campus), Queensland University of Technology (Kelvin Grove), University of the Sunshine Coast, James Cook University (Townsville), QLD

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National Refugee Team video conference

The National Refugee Team is holding a video conference to discuss the current issues refugees face in Australia.

When:

Saturday February 18 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Where:

Level 1, 354 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006

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Invite your MP to a special ‘Our Generation’ screening at Parliament House

• Published on 30/01/2012

At 6pm on Monday 27 February there will be a special screening of the documentary 'Our Generation' at Parliament house in Canberra.

Egyptian women’s rights storm Woodford

• Published on 23/01/2012

Volunteers from Amnesty International Australia's Queensland/Northern New South Wales branch hit the Woodford Folk Festival over the New Year.

© Lachlan Gardiner

ARTillery Festival huge success

• Published on 23/01/2012

The 2011 ARTillery Festival capped off a successful year of campaigning for Amnesty International Australia's Queensland/Northern New South Wales volunteers.

The Charters Towers group celebrating Amnesty's 50th Anniversary

Charters Towers: communication making a difference

• Published on 21/12/2011

For the past three years, the Charters Towers group has placed an emphasis on conversation with the community to raise awareness.

Representing Amnesty International at the Charters Towers Community Day

• Published on 25/11/2011

The Charters Towers Amnesty group brought attention to the human rights of women at their local community day.