vic, Amnesty International Australia - Working to Protect Human Rights

In Victoria, Amnesty International Australia works to defend human rights, both internationally and nationally, at a local level.

There are over 30 Action Groups based on laction and theme. Visit: Action Groups

On the first Monday of each month we welcome you to our Get Active meeting where you can learn about AIA in Victoria. To find out more please see below for the next meeting.

Please see below for upcoming events and recent news.

Candle Day 2010 – 7th May (and the weekend of the 8th/9th)

Take action for Human Rights

Candle Day is one of the largest awareness raising and fundraising events on the Amnesty International Australia Victoria calendar.

Candle Day 2010 will focus on Amnesty International’s Demand Dignity campaign which aims to hold leaders in Australia and overseas accountable for human rights violations that drive extreme poverty. If you would like to be involved please go to our events page for more information and a registration form (pdf 96kb) Also see the various volunteer positions that are currently available at: http://www.amnesty.org.au/vic/volunteer/

“Women of Afghanistan” guest speaker Dr Nouria Salehi OAM

The South Eastern Local Group of Amnesty International invites you to join us for a most informative, thought-provoking and inspiring evening with this remarkable human rights advocate.

When:: Tuesday March 16 2010 7:59 PM - 8:59 PM
Where:: Meeting Room, rear of St Stephen Anglican Church, 383 High Street Road, Mt Waverley, VIC, 3149

Get the full details for “Women of Afghanistan” guest speaker Dr Nouria Salehi OAM

Amnesty International Victoria’s University Workshop

On Wednesday the 17th of March the Victorian Action Centre will host a University Workshop.

When:: Wednesday March 17 2010 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066

Get the full details for Amnesty International Victoria’s University Workshop

Workshop Advocating For Human Rights in War and Conflict

The Humanitarian Crisis Hub invites community groups advocating for human rights in war and conflict to a series of free workshops and evening presentations designed to promote discussion and networking, and improve their practical activism skills and outcomes.

When:: Saturday March 27 2010 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where:: Level 2, Oxfam Building, 132 Leicester St,, Carlton, VIC, 3053

Get the full details for Workshop Advocating For Human Rights in War and Conflict

Candle Day 2009

Monthly Get Active Meeting

Ever wanted to know more about Amnesty International? Interested in running a stall, volunteering in the office, painting a banner? We welcome you to our monthly Get Active meetings!

When:: Monday April 12 2010 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Where:: 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066

Get the full details for Monthly Get Active Meeting

Candle Day 2010

Held on May 7 and the following weekend, the 8 and 9 May, Candle Day will see hundreds of supporters becoming involved in raising awareness of both the work of Amnesty International and the Demand Dignity campaign.