Nauru: Australian Government’s failure to transfer child ‘at imminent risk of dying’ an absolute disgrace
17 August 2018 | 2:25 pm
Responding to reports that the Australian Government has failed to transfer a 12-year-old child,...
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Women's rights
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NSW Women's Network Action Planning and Networking
Join the NSW Women’s Network as we kick off for the second half of the year. Come along and help us plan what you would like to work on as...
Activism
Campaigns briefing
Join us online for the latest info on our Community is Everything campaign
Join our monthly Community is Everything activist hook-ups to hear how we can end the locking up of kids under 14. You’ll get to meet with...
August 20, 2018 7:30 pm
“The Staging Post” - USC Diversity Week Screening & Q&A w/ Shankar Kasynathan
Come watch an amazing, uplifting film, “The Staging Post” at USC’s outdoor cinema while enjoying some yummy snacks! In a week celebrating...
Community event
Diversity Week Trivia Night
Come and show off your knowledge at Diversity Week Trivia Night! Continue the celebrations of Diversity Week with Trivia Night hosted by Amnesty USC....
Human Rights
Letter Writing
South West Sydney Write for Rights
Human rights defenders across the world risk everything to protect the rights of others. Join Amnesty South West Sydney in hosting its first Write...
Refugees
Community event
Stories of Rohingya women told through food...
Recipes of Resilience is a photographic essay by Rohingyan women who have carved out a new, temporary home in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur...
August 23, 2018 5:30 pm
Harvard Lecture Theatre
Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay TAS, Australia
Human Rights
Community event
Amnesty Stall at Hobart Twilight Market!
A very special night is coming up at Brooke Street Pier on Friday, August 24th! Celebrate the last few days of winter in one of the most beautiful...
Freedom of expression, association and assembly
Training
‘Scaffolding Activists' Learning - Workshop Series’
Community Organising Who is this training for? New and emerging leaders Anyone who wants to know more about social justice and social...
August 25, 2018 9:30 am
Community event
Paws Next Door
Take part in this fun community event with your favourite furry friends! Paws Next Door invites owners and their pups to engage with their...
Activism
Stall at Wear It Purple Day 2018
Wear it Purple Day is about showing rainbow young people, and everybody around us, that they have the right to be proud of who they are! In 2018, we...
Wear It Purple Day
Show your pride and empower rainbow youth at Wear It Purple Day! Wear It Purple Day is a national celebration for rainbow youth, which shapes the...
Gender and sexuality
Community event
Wear It Purple Day - Amnesty Market Stall
Sign petitions for LGBTQI+ rights! Take action for LGBTQI+ rights at the Wear It Purple event. This event celebrates and empowers rainbow youth in...
Community is everything
Training
Wiradjuri Cultural Awareness Training Day - Mudgee
At this training day participants will learn about the culture of the Wiradjuri people and their history since white settlement. There will be a...
September 1, 2018 9:00 am
Mudgee Local Aboriginal Land Council offices
Unit 1/1 Industrial Avenue Mudgee, NSW 2850
Activism
Community event
The Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe - August Meaningful Movie
Are you passionate about Women’s Rights and the rights of Refugees? Join us for our September Meaningful Movie free screening – The...
HONK-A-THON for Refugees
Rug up and join us on the first Friday of the month, from 5pm – 6pm, on the corner of Macquarie and Murray Streets to show support for...
September 7, 2018 5:00 pm
Cnr Macquarie and Murray Streets, Hobart
15 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Refugees
Sutherland Shire Movie Screening of 'Human Flow'
Join us in the screening of this powerful film which will help you understand the current global refugee crisis through the view of 20 countries....
Activism
Community event
The Hills Group are proud to present The Secret Policeman's Ball
The Hills Group would like you to join us for a special night at The Secret Policeman’s Ball. John Cleese Peter Cook Billy Connelly Michael...
Human Rights
Community event
Randwick Eco-living Expo
A terrific day for the whole family in a beautiful bushland setting right in Randwick.There will be dozens of stalls both selling products and...
September 16, 2018 9:30 am
Randwick Community Centre, Munda Street, Randwick NSW, Australia
Human Rights
Community event
Amnesty Stall at Light Up The Lane
Come to our Light Up The Lane Amnesty Stall, and have a chat about what’s happening, our campaigns, and how you can get involved. Sign a...
Freedom of expression, association and assembly
Training
‘Scaffolding Activists' Learning - Workshop Series’
Expanding Groups Who is this training for? Group Conveners Amnesty staff with limited volunteer connections What will you learn? Recruit,...
September 22, 2018 9:30 am
Amnesty International Australia, Action Centre
79 Myrtle St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
HONK-A-THON for Refugees
Rug up and join us on the first Friday of the month, from 5pm – 6pm, on the corner of Macquarie and Murray Streets to show support for...
October 5, 2018 5:00 pm
Cnr Macquarie and Murray Streets, Hobart
15 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Death penalty
Community event
NSW Screening of 'Guilty' on the World Day Against the Death Penalty
Join Amnesty Newtown Action Group’s at this screening of Guilty, on the World Day against the Death Penalty. Guilty follows the final 72...
October 10, 2018 7:00 pm
HONK-A-THON for Refugees
Rug up and join us on the first Friday of the month, from 5pm – 6pm, on the corner of Macquarie and Murray Streets to show support for...
November 2, 2018 5:00 pm
Cnr Macquarie and Murray Streets, Hobart
15 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
HONK-A-THON for Refugees
Rug up and join us on the first Friday of the month, from 5pm – 6pm, on the corner of Macquarie and Murray Streets to show support for...
December 7, 2018 5:00 pm
Cnr Macquarie and Murray Streets, Hobart
15 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Refugees
Rally
Lismore's vigil for refugee rights
Join Amnesty International Lismore at their weekly Thursday vigil to advocate for the rights of people seeking asylum. Stand with Amnesty Lismore...
December 31, 2018 4:30 pm
Kevin Hogan's Electorate Office
63 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW, Australia
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Good news: Taner Kilic freed after 14 months behind bars
17 August 2018 | 1:53 pm
On 15 August, Taner Kilic — the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey — was released...
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Viet Nam: Authorities must investigate alleged torture and ill-treatment of concert-goers by police
17 August 2018 | 12:58 pm
Viet Nam’s authorities must immediately investigate allegations that a group of activists were...
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Indonesia: Dozens killed on the streets in police crackdown ahead of Asian Games
17 August 2018 | 12:54 pm
Indonesian police have shot dead more than 70 people in an escalating crackdown on what they have...
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Amnesty International & Multicultural Development Australia (MDA) join forces to be there for refugees
16 August 2018 | 5:27 pm
The announcement made at MDA’s ‘Regions of Welcome – Regional Settlement Conference’ in...
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Call WA Minister Fran Logan – end solitary confinement of children
16 August 2018 | 12:46 pm
On Tuesday 14 August an inquiry into Banksia Hill children’s prison released five recommendations...
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Our democratic movement in action
16 August 2018 | 11:54 am
At the end of July, 41 people, including current AGM delegates, branch presidents and board...
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Malaysia: Convictions of two women sentenced to caning for having sexual relations must be quashed
16 August 2018 | 11:01 am
Responding to the sentencing of two women to six strokes of caning and a fine of RM 3,300 after...
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Amnesty Turkey’s Chair released after more than a year behind bars
16 August 2018 | 8:25 am
Following the release the Honorary Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, Taner Kilic, after more...
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From refugee to pioneering surgeon: Munjed Al Muderis
15 August 2018 | 5:19 pm
Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis fled Saddam Hussein’s Iraq after refusing to cut off the...
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Bangladesh: release world-renowned photographer Shahidul Alam
15 August 2018 | 2:39 pm
World-renowned photographer and social activist, Shahidul Alam, is facing 14 years in prison simply...
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Brave Success Stories
15 August 2018 | 11:14 am
The end of July brought some amazing good new stories about human rights defenders across the...
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Australia: stop supplying military exports to countries committing war crimes in Yemen
14 August 2018 | 4:28 pm
Update 14/08/18: Last week, media reports of a Saudi Arabia-led airstrike on a school bus in Yemen...
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Rohingya Rights activist resources
14 August 2018 | 4:12 pm
Since August 2017 hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees have fled Myanmar following unlawful...
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WA must end solitary confinement of children, new report says
14 August 2018 | 2:21 pm
Solitary confinement of children should be ended in Western Australia, an inquiry into allegations...
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Good news: Malaysian cartoonist Zunar acquitted of all charges
14 August 2018 | 10:13 am
The Malaysian authorities have acquitted and dropped all charges against political cartoonist...
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The next steps for our Raise the Age campaign
12 August 2018 | 3:09 pm
Over the next few months Raising the Age activities will vary from state to state. Read on to see...
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White supremacy: failed political leadership has emboldened those who wish to normalise discrimination
10 August 2018 | 3:10 pm
Ahead of a planned “Unite the Right 2” rally in Washington DC and the anniversary of the...
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The fearless young leaders the world needs right now
10 August 2018 | 1:53 pm
From gun violence and police brutality to sexual violence and harassment, young people — in all...
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New Aussie film The Merger and Amnesty International join forces to welcome refugees
9 August 2018 | 4:00 pm
New Aussie film, The Merger and Amnesty International today announced an exciting partnership to...
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