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Events - April 2010

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MEDITA - Youth Action Day at Penny Black’s (over 18s) as part of National Youth Week

On Saturday the 17th of April from 12 – 5pm Amnesty International Victoria’s Youth Action Network will host a mini festival with music and information stalls at the Penny Black pub in Brunswick. Over 18’s only.

Action Group:: Youth Action Network
When:: Saturday April 17 2010 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where:: Penny Black, 420 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne, VIC, 3056
Contact:: Jessica

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First Refugee Team Meeting of 2010

Given the Australian Government has just announced a blanket suspension on the processing of new asylum claims by Afghan and Sri Lankan nationals this is the perfect time to announce the reforming of the Amnesty International Victoria Refugee Team.

When:: Wednesday April 28 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC, 3066
RSVP:: 27th April 2010
Contact:: Stephen

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Introduction to Human Rights Evening Session

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:: Tuesday April 27 2010 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Contact:: Claire

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POSTPONED - Crisis briefing: Defend Human Rights in Fiji

Urgent update - crisis briefing postponed: Due to disruption of flights to Australia, we have had to postpone the Fiji crisis briefing previously scheduled for 22 April. Updated details will be published as soon as possible.

When:: Thursday April 22 2010 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Level 4, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
RSVP:: 21st April 2010
Contact:: Victorian Action Centre

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Victoria Action Centre Urgent Action Letter Writing Volunteering

Do you want to get more involved in Amnesty? Want to volunteer in the Victorian Action Centre in Collingwood? Then come along to our letter writing team launch. They’ll be a tour for people who haven’t been before, afternoon tea, some information on letter writing and of course letter writing itself!

When:: Thursday April 22 2010 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where:: 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC, 3066
Contact:: Volunteer Co-ordinator

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A Community Perspective on the Northern Territory Intervention: In Conversation with Richard Downs

Richard is the spokesperson for the Aboriginal elders who have walked off their community and set up a camp outside the “prescribed area” in protest at the Northern Territory Intervention. He will be speaking with Ben Schokman, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Resource Centre and Sarah Marland, Campaign Coordinator of Amnesty International’s Demand Dignity campaign.

When:: Wednesday April 21 2010 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: DLA Phillips Fox, Level 21, 140 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
RSVP:: 16th April 2010
Cost:: $5