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School action pack January-April 2010

Welcome to the first School Action Pack of 2010, full of updates and ideas for taking action on human rights. You can download the whole pack here or the separate sections below.

Irene Khan, former Secretary General Amnesty International

Section 1: Updates and news

Download this section for the latest updates and news on our campaigns.

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Section 2.1: Demand dignity - Shell: clean up your act

The oil industry is destroying the natural resources that communities in the Niger Delta depend on for their survival. Find out what you can do to help.

Papua New Guinean woman looking at camera © David Longstreath

Section 2.2: Stop violence against women

Violence against women in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is alarmingly common. Read on to find out more and do something about it.

Nepalese human rights defender Rita Mahato
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Section 2.3: Individuals at risk

Amnesty International takes action to help individuals whose human rights have been abused or are in danger of abuse. Take action now to support a woman on death row in Saudi Arabia and human rights defenders in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nepal.

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Section 3.1: Making an impact - promoting my group

Wondering how you can raise the profile of your school group and make more of a difference? Read on for some great tips on getting noticed and getting members at the beginning of the school year.

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Section 4: Information

Some important practical tips for school groups including a fresh call for feedback on our school packs.

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Section 4.1: How to find us

Contact details for your local Action Centre as well as a guide to where you can find us on the web.

An Australian boy looking through bars of a cage

Refugees and asylum seekers - Christmas Island action extended

We're still receiving great cards and letters from schools around Australia to be sent to students on Christmas Island, so we've decided to extend this action until end of March 2010.

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