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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Campaigns briefing
August Refugee
Activist Hook-up
Join our Refugee activist hook-up and hear updates on the Refugee campaign and participate in a discussion around tactics and activities that are...
August 15, 2018 7:00 pm
Activism
Community event
Get up. Get Active! August 2018.
Do you believe in human rights? Are you interested in getting involved or learning something new? Get Active is an information evening dedicated to...
August 15, 2018 6:00 pm
Amnesty International NSW Action Centre Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street Chippendale, NSW 2008 Australia
Women's Rights Speakers Panel - UTAS
Amnesty International UTAS is holding a speakers panel discussing the issues faced by women in professional environments such as in the workplace...
August 15, 2018 6:30 pm
Centenary Lecture Theatre, Univeristy of Tasmania
Churchill Ave, Sandy Bay TAS 7005, Australia
Refugees
Campaigns briefing
August Refugee
Activist Hook-up
Join our Refugee activist hook-up and hear updates on the Refugee campaign and participate in a discussion around tactics and activities that are...
August 15, 2018 7:00 pm
Women's rights
Community event
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...
August 18, 2018 1:00 pm
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...
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
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 August Meaningful Movie free screening – The...
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...
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....
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
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
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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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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Amnesty and Indigenous Rights: A History
9 August 2018 | 2:03 pm
Amnesty International Australia has been working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
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Egypt: Amal Fathy referral to trial a shocking case of injustice
9 August 2018 | 10:13 am
The referral to trial of Amal Fathy, an Egyptian activist arrested for posting a video online...
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Bangladesh: Photographer facing 14 years declared Prisoner Of Conscience
8 August 2018 | 12:00 pm
Shahidul Alam, the Bangladeshi photographer and outspoken social activist facing between 7 and 14...
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5 reasons some people think the world needs the death penalty
8 August 2018 | 9:10 am
Amnesty Campaigns Manager Michael Hayworth answers some of the tougher questions – like why it is...
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Five reasons to abolish the death penalty
8 August 2018 | 7:00 am
With the third anniversary of the executions of Australians Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in...
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90-year-old activist: “I come from a tough line of women”
7 August 2018 | 5:24 pm
As a young girl, Alice Beauchamp became a refugee when she had to flee Nazi Germany. Today she...
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Indonesia: 15-year-old girl raped and jailed for abortion
7 August 2018 | 12:27 pm
Content warning: rape, incest, child abuse A 15-year-old girl has been locked up in Indonesia for...
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Bangladesh: Release photographer and end violent crackdown on student protests
6 August 2018 | 5:25 pm
The Bangladeshi authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Shahidul Alam, a...
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China: Police take activist away during live TV interview in ‘shocking and outrageous’ move
4 August 2018 | 10:38 am
In response to prominent Chinese activist Sun Wenguang, 84, being taken away by police as he gave a...
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Zimbabwe: Rein in security forces and stop mass arrests in wake of disputed vote
4 August 2018 | 10:30 am
The Zimbabwean authorities must stop arresting and harassing protesters and bystanders following...
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Eskinder Nega: Defending human rights is the right thing to do
3 August 2018 | 9:47 am
Renowned Ethiopian journalist, Eskinder Nega, has been imprisoned nine times simply for doing his...
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Syria: Turkey must stop serious violations by allied groups and its own forces in Afrin
2 August 2018 | 10:43 am
Turkish forces are giving Syrian armed groups free rein to commit serious human rights abuses...
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