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Events - August 2009

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Strengthening Democracy Project

Are you interested in how Amnesty Interntaional Australia functions as a democratic organisation? Do you think there are Amnesty processes and functions that could work better to allow more democratic participation? If so, please come along to a consultation workshop and have your say on the future of democracy in AIA!

When:: Saturday August 29 2009 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where:: AIA Tasmania Action Center, Level 1, 130 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7001
RSVP:: 18th August 2009
Contact:: Annalisa Rigby

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Public Rally To Free Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Join the Tasmanian Schools Justice Action Networks on Parliament House Lawns on Saturday August 15th to make a stand to free Aung San Suu Kyi.

When:: Saturday August 15 2009 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM
Where:: Parliament House Lawns, Hobart, TAS, 7000

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Support Comfort Women, form a human butterfly on the Parliament House Lawns

Are you interested in taking part in a stunt on August 1st to draw attention to the Australian Government and their lack of action on behalf of the 200 000 women forced into sexual slavery in Japan during World War II?

When:: Saturday August 01 2009 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where:: Parliament House Lawns, Hobart, TAS, 7000
RSVP:: 31st July 2009
Contact:: Annalisa Rigby

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Wine and Cheese Night

We hold regular wine and cheese nights for new members, as it represents an excellent opportunity to meet other like- minded individuals and learn more about Amnesty International's work and volunteer opportunities in a relaxed, social setting.

When:: Wednesday August 26 2009 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: First Floor, 130 Macquarie Street, (entrance via laneway), Hobart, TAS, 7000
RSVP:: 25th August 2009
Contact:: Louise Durose

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1.4 Billion Reasons…

Not an AIA event. Hosted by the Global Poverty Project, 1.4 Billion Reasons is a thought provoking presentation that moves audiences to make simple lifestyle changes which will enable the worlds poorest to break the poverty cycle.

When:: Saturday August 08 2009 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where:: Hobart Campus Theatre, Tasmania Academy & Polytechnic, Olinda Grove, Mount Nelson, TAS
Contact:: http://www.globalpovertyproject.com