Stop Violence Against Women barbeque in Kalinga Park, Brisbane. © Katrin Koenning

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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.

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A Discussion on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Come along and join in a discussion on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and learn what the Declaration is all about. This is a FREE event.

When:

Monday September 06 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where:

LHMU, Ground Floor, 27 Peel Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101

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Mother Fish FREE Film Night - Sunshine Coast

Come along to our film night fundraiser featuring the powerful Australian movie Mother Fish about four refugees who fled Vietnam. Gold coin donation on entry.

When:

Thursday September 09 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where:

Lecture Theatre 7, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, QLD, 4556

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(c) Kylie Jury/AIA

Amnesty International Brisbane Office Open Day

Want to find out what Amnesty International does and how you can become involved? Then come along to our Open Day. The first 30 people receive a free customer designed t-shirt!

When:

Saturday September 11 2010 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where:

Amnesty International Brisbane Office, Level 1, 354 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006

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Get to know us better

Find out more about our work on human rights world-wide and how you can get involved.

When:

Wednesday September 15 2010 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where:

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

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Mother Fish FREE Film Night - Ipswich

Come along to our film night fundraiser featuring the powerful Australian movie Mother Fish about four refugees who fled Vietnam. Gold coin donation on entry.

When:

Wednesday September 15 2010 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Where:

Barry Jones Auditorium, Ipswich Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich, QLD, 4305

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Asylum seekers: a discussion

• Published on 1/09/2010

One week after the elections, which still have not identified a leader, the Queensland Refugee Network held a public forum on asylum seekers to dispel the myths and inform us about the real issues.

Youth Activism Network hosts Human Rights Forum

• Published on 1/09/2010

Queensland’s young activists are exploring the issues of an Australian Human Rights Act.

Morning Tea with the Helen Black Group of Amnesty International and Chaman Shah Nasiri

• Published on 1/09/2010

Chaman Shah Nasiri shared his experiences as asylum seeker travelling to Australia in 2001. Chaman's powerful story reminds us that we need to be compassionate and treatment asylum seekers in fair and dignified manner.

December 2009 QLD/NNSW newsletter

• Published on 18/12/2009

World Human Rights Day, Christmas Island, The Pixel Project and more.

November 2009 QLD/NNSW Newsletter

• Published on 18/11/2009

Refugee rights, stopping violence against women, volunteer news and more.