Western Australia

The WA Branch of Amnesty International was founded in 1968. We currently have just over 1,000 members. We are a branch of Amnesty International Australia, the largest section of Amnesty International in the southern hemisphere. The WA Regional team includes volunteers, activists and staff. We have people from a diverse range of backgrounds and ages, with lots of different skills and talents to assist in defending and protecting human rights in our local area. We always welcome enthusiastic people to join us. Come along to WA Action Centre or email us at waaia@amnesty.org.au.

Featured Events

Journey Towards Hope Art Exhibition

This exhibition features works by renowned photojournalist Richard Wainwright, as well as works by students from the Edmund Rice Centre, and photos by Hamish Gregory.

When:
Friday August 27 2010 8:00 AM - Sunday September 05 2010 4:00 PM
Where:
Moore's Gallery, 46 Henry Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160

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Amnesty Ignite Session

Amnesty "Ignite" Fire up your passion to help defend human rights.

When:
Tuesday September 07 2010 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where:
70 Plaistowe Mews West, west perth, WA, 6005

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Community forum with renowned Afghan human rights activist - Suraya Pakzad

The Amnesty Subiaco Group would like to invite you to take part in a community forum with renowned Afghan human rights activist, Suraya Pakzad.

When:
Wednesday September 08 2010 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:
Subiaco Arts Centre in The Gallery, WA

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Human Rights in Afghanistan In Conversation with Suraya Pakzad

Join Suraya Pakzad, renowned Afghan human rights activist, for a discussion on human rights in Afghanistan with Sophie McNeill, SBS television’s Dateline reporter.

When:
Thursday September 09 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:
Curtin University, Kent St, Bentley, WA, 6102

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The Happiest Refugee (Anh Do, Comedian and Author)

Come visit Amnesty at "The Happiest Refugee (Anh Do, Comedian and Author)", organized by UWA Extension.

When:
Tuesday September 21 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:
TBA, WA

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WA E-Bulletin 24 Aug 2010

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Plaistowe Mews
West Perth 6005

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