16 Days - there’s ACTION in your area, Stop violence against women, Amnesty International Australia

16 Days - there’s ACTION in your area

12 November 2008, 10:00AM

Stop Violence Against Women campaign launch, Parliament Square, London. Amnesty Community members holding a large 'Stop Violence Against Women' banner

Look for your state or territiory in the list below and see what's on near you. Come along to sign an international action, write to your MP, stamp your hand, hear a terrific speaker and lend your support to stopping violence against women in Australia and around the world.

QLD

Women’s Breakfast

Special guests Mary Wellington and Mythiley Iyer, will be discussing their views on the progress of various women’s issues in the past five years.

When: 4 December 8:00am
Where: Sebel Citigate Hotel. 95 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Cost: $45 per head $35 concession $400 per table
Contact: michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

MORE INFO - Mary Wellington is a Bilingual Health Educator working for the Ethnic Communities Council of Australia on Papua New Guinea Community Claims. Mythiley (Meeta) Iyer is a feminist with over 25 years experience in the struggle for women’s human rights, with a focus on violence against women issues. She is currently working in the Queensland government in a policy role. See the flyer, for more info or payment details call 3136 6404.

QLD Roar - Say NO to violence against women

Are you going to watch QLD Roar? Be sure to find the Amnesty activists, get yourself a white ribbon and say NO.

When: Sunday November 23 4pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium Castlemaine St, Milton QLD 4064
Contact: michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

This hand will never hurt you

We will be making a banner to say NO to violence against women - we need many hands to be stamped and added to the banner.

When: December 01 2008 10am -2pm
Where: Brunswick St Mall, Fortitude Valley
Contact: michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

This hand will never hurt you

We will be making a banner to say NO to violence against women - we need many hands to be stamped and added to the banner.

When: 25 November and 28 November 10am -2pm
Where: Queen St Mall, Brisbane
Contact: michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

This hand will never hurt you

We will be making a banner to say NO to violence against women - we need many hands to be stamped and added to the banner.

When: Saturday 29 November 10am -2pm
Where: Southbank
Contact: michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

Stop Violence Against Women – get informed, take action

We will be hosting a stall full of information, ways to take action to Stop Violence Against Women and a team of activists ready to say hello.

Where: Brunswick St Mall
When: From 5pm Wednesday 26 November
Contact: michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

That Takes Ovaries

An afternoon of sharing stories about the wonders of being a woman.

When: December 05 2008 3:59
Where: Amnesty International Action Centre. Level 1, 354 Brunswick St. Fortitude Valley
RSVP: 5th December 2008, to michael.hayworth@amnesty.org.au

Come along to share and hear real-life stories about being a brazen women. Stories can cover anything you have ever done—little or big—that was bold, gutsy, outrageous, audacious, courageous, or inspirational. It can be playful, serious, spontaneous, calculated, smart, sexy, and/or an example of leadership. Anything that when you think about it today, makes you nod your head with pride or even semi-disbelief and think, "Wow! I did that!"

Stories should be true and short, 1-3 minutes. (Helpful to time your story aloud beforehand). Come ready to read your written story—or share one off the top of your head

WA

White Ribbon Day Picnic in the Park

Come along to hear a range of distinguished speakers; Constitution Centre Gardens 12 noon -2pm

When: November 25 midday
Where: cnr Parliament Place & Havelock Streets, West Perth
Contact: waaia@amnesty.org.au

MORE INFO: A coalition of government, non-government and community organisations are joining together to end violence against women. The male led campaign asks men to not commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.
The WA branch of Amnesty International will be holding a stall at the event.
Speakers for the day are: Tim Gossage, MC The Hon DR Elizabeth Constable, MLA, Minister for Women's Interests Karl O'Callaghan, Commissioner of Police Jim Sharp Amnesty International Australia Vice President Angela Hartwig, EO Women's council for Domestic and Family Violence Services Samuel Pilot-Kickettt.

16 days of Activism Hospital Stalls

Where: King Edward Memorial Hospital Bagot Rd, Subiaco,
When: November 25 - December 10, 10am - 3pm The WA health network will be holding information stalls on the Stop Violence Against Women campaign at metropolitan hospitals on each of the 16 days of activism. Contact: waaia@amnesty.org.au

Cafe Conversations

When: 25 November 6pm -7:30 pm
Where: Loka Cafe, 199 Brisbane St Northbridge,

Guest speakers; Heidi Stewart – where are women in the UDHR? Suma Kaare, of the Edmund Rice Centre and expert in women’s and development issues in Africa. See the flyer

TAS

Celebrate the International day to stop violence against women

When: November 22, Saturday
Where: Parliament house lawns Join us from 11am to stand up in the shape of a giant ribbon to make a pledge not to commit, condone or accept violence against women
To help us get organised or for more information please call 03 62211000 or email arigby@amensty.org.au

NSW

Stall to kick off 16 days of activism

Street performance and a chance to get info and take action in the electorate of Grayndler

When: November 25 2008 12 midday - 2pm
Where: Cnr Marrickville and Illawara Roads, Marrickville
Contact: NSW Stop Violence Against Women network

16 train stations in 16 days!

We will be at 16 different train stations gathering support for a National Plan of Action and acting to Stop Violence Against Women. From Gosford to Wollongong to Bondi - come along!

When: November 25 2008 7:00
Which train stations:
Town Hall, 10 December 8-9am
Redfern. 26 November 8-9am
Bondi Junction. 25 November 8-9am
Kings Cross. 2 December 8-9am
Parramatta. 28 November 8-9am
Newtown 28 November 8-9am
Newscastle. 1st December 8-9am
Erskinville 3 December 8-9am
Wollongong. 4 December 8-9am
Newcastle. 5 December 8-9am
Gosford. 8 December 8-9am
Chatswood. 10 December 8-9am
Also TBC - Central, Marrickville, Edgecliff, North Sydney, Ashfield, North Sydney, St Peters
For more info please contact nswproject@amnesty.org.au

Armidale says NO to violence against women

Come and grab some info, take action, and meet the local volunteers at our stall

Where: Armidale Mall
When: Sunday 30 November 9am -12 midday *Contact: chris@ozadvice.com.au

VIC

Stop Violence Against Women

Come and visit our stall, pick up some info, take an international action, call on your MP to give full support to a National Plan of Action to Stop Violence Against Women.

When: November 29, Saturday 10am - 4pm
Where: Federation Sqaure Cnr Flinders and Swanston Streets
Contact: AIA Victoria Womens Team

Join White Ribbon Ambassadors at State Parliament - WE NEED YOU

Call on Victorian men to challenge the comments and behaviour of other men. Take responsibility for violence against women by presenting a “mock” bill in Parliament. The nature of this bill will be guided by the 2008 national campaign: “Violence starts with the wrong attitude. Challenge it!”

Where: Legislative Assembly, Victorian State Parliament
When: Tuesday 25 November 1.00 – 3.00pm
Who: YOU - we need over 100 people! RSVP wrd@ntv.net.au by 14th November

SA

Stop Violence Against Women

Come and visit our stall, pick up some info, take an international action, call on your MP to give full support to a National Plan of Action to Stop Violence Against Women.

When: Saturday 22 November 9am -1pm
Where: Stall at the Adelaide markets

Letters over lunch

Join us for lunch and letter writing to local MP’s calling on them to do their part to stop violence against women.

When: Tuesday November 25 11am – 1pm
Where: Adelaide Action Centre, 80 South Terrace, Adelaide

ACT

Community BBQ

Let's celebrate rasing boys and men to be non-violent.

When: 23 November, Sunday 11am - 3pm
Where: Weston Park, Yarralumla

Doves and ribbons day

A day dedicated to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS - focus on the global impact of HIV/AIDS on women.

When: 30 November, Sunday. 12noon - 5pm
Where: Palmerston Lane, Maunka

O'Malleys says NO to violence against women

The staff at O'Malleys are getting behind the campaign to stop violence against women. Come along, show supportm, get some info and see some friendly faces.

When: Sunday 30th November from 6:30pm
Where: City Walk, Civic

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VICTORIA EDET
25 November 2008, 01:21AM

I AM PASSIONATE AND FULLY COMMITTED TOWARDS THE FIGHT TO STOP ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST FEMALE CHILDREN, GIRLS AND WOMEN IN MY LOCALITY EVEN IN THE CHURCH

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