We are part of the global movement defending human rights and dignity. We work with people in Australia and our region to demand respect for human rights and protect people facing abuse. To do this, we mobilise people, campaign, conduct research and raise money for our work. We are promoting a culture where human rights are embraced, valued and protected.

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Clarence Campus Polytechnic students undertake ‘Shell Action’

• Published on 27/05/2010

Amnesty International Tasmania Branch would like to congratulate the great work Community Services students from the Clarence Campus Polytechnic undertook to raise awareness of Shell's behaviour in the Niger Delta.

Vale Roz Houston

• Published on 14/05/2010

Amnesty International would like to take a moment to celebrate the activism of human rights advocate Roz Houston who has passed away this week.

Volunteers Needed

• Published on 24/04/2010

NAGM Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for Amnesty International’s National Annual General Meeting. This exciting opportunity to meet activists and staff from all over the country lasts a weekend (9th – 11th July) and is a great way to see how Amnesty International Australia works.

Salamanca Stall

Volunteers are needed to help out at the Amnesty International stall at the Salamanca markets. If you can spare a two hours on a Saturday about every other month, then please join our roster.

Successful Refugee Vigil held last Friday

• Published on 21/04/2010

Last Friday we carried out a vigil in response to the Australian government’s suspension of the processing of new asylum claims by Afghan and Sri Lankan nationals. It turned out to be a huge success.

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Tassie branch is now on Facebook and Twitter!

• Published on 7/04/2010

Become a fan of our new Tasmania branch Facebook page for another way to keep up to date as well as to show your support for us or follow us on Twitter.