Indonesia: Immediately release Papuan students charged with treason
3 December 2021 | 6:14 pm
Eight Papuan students who have been detained and charged with treason by police for peacefully...
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Write for Rights - Mudgee
Join us to take action for Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights event, by signing a petition, writing a letter to the authorities and...
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Community event
Write for Rights - Bendigo
We will be in the Bendigo Library, and inviting the public to take action for Write for Rights. Write for Rights is the world’s largest human...
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Concert
Concert 'Heart and Soul' by Loosely Woven
Join us for a concert entitled “Heart and Soul”, from local group Loosely Woven, and take part in the the world’s biggest human rights event,...
December 5, 2021 4:00 pm
Avalon Baptist Peace Church
2 George Street, Avalon Beach NSW, Australia
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Dinner
Write for Rights - Sutherland Shire
Join us to take action for Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights event. Members and friends of the Sutherland Shire Amnesty group will...
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Our last 'Get Active: Intro to activism at Amnesty' webinar of the year!
Considering all the challenges of 2021, now more than ever it’s so important to feel empowered to take action on human rights. The constant...
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Dinner
Townsville Write for Rights Dinner 2021
Please join us at the Wild Rice Laos Thai Restaurant, on Tuesday 7 December 2021, and be part of the world’s biggest human rights event, Amnesty...
December 7, 2021 6:00 pm
Wild Rice Laos Thai Restaurant
235 Flinders Street, Townsville QLD, Australia
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Dinner
Write for Rights - Wagga Wagga
Join us to take action for Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights event. We will be writing letters for the ten Write for Rights cases,...
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Dinner
Write for Rights at Victoria Point
Join us to take action for Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights event. Everyone welcome, even if you have been unable to come to our...
December 7, 2021 6:30 pm
Elysium Lakeside Restaurant
11-13 Bunker Road, Victoria Point QLD, Australia
Human Rights
Campaigns briefing
Briefing on campaign to Stop Killer Robots
Killer robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction. From artificially intelligent drones that shoot tear gas at protesters to guns that choose...
December 9, 2021 7:30 pm
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Community event
Letter Writing BBQ
The Ballarat Action Group invites you to attend our End of Year celebration and Letter Writing opportunity as part of Amnesty’s annual Write...
Individuals at risk
Community event
Write for Rights - Eastern Suburbs Sydney
Amnesty International Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) will again participate in the biggest annual global human rights event, Write for Rights. Be a part of...
December 12, 2021 2:00 pm
Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
Waverley Park, Birrell Street, Bondi Junction NSW, Australia
Individuals at risk
Community event
Write for Rights with Engadine Uniting Church
Join Sutherland Shire Amnesty, with members of the congregation of Engadine Uniting Church and members of the community to write letters together for...
December 12, 2021 10:30 am
Engadine Uniting Church
Chipilly Avenue & Cambrai Avenue, Engadine NSW, Australia
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Community event
Write for Rights - South Eastern Melbourne
Join us to take action for Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights event. We will be writing letters and signing petitions, followed by...
December 14, 2021 7:30 pm
Meeting Rooms at rear of St Stephen & St Mary Parish Centre
383 High Street Road, Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
Human Rights
Community event
Marking Human Rights Day – A time to reflect: Can we do more to respect the Human Rights of First Nations Peoples of Australia?
On Tuesday 14th December 2021, at 6.30pm (AEDT), Amnesty’s Redfern Action Group will host a free online forum: Marking Human Rights Day – A...
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Activist Resources: GameOver
3 December 2021 | 5:54 pm
It’s time to accept the New Zealand offer! The #GameOver campaign has been at the forefront...
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China: WTA’s decision should push for effective investigation of sexual violence
2 December 2021 | 7:43 pm
Responding to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)’s decision to halt all competitions in...
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Saudi Arabia: Grand Prix must not deflect attention from dismal human rights record
2 December 2021 | 7:21 pm
Responding to Saudi Arabia’s hosting of a Formula One Grand Prix this weekend, Heba...
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How we could have avoided the Omicron variant: Fair and equal access to vaccines around the world
2 December 2021 | 11:43 am
How big pharma companies and a handful of rich countries are driving vaccine inequality and...
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Thailand: Send a Solidarity Postcard to Rung
2 December 2021 | 11:21 am
Let Rung know that you support her plight for freedom and democracy and send her a message of hope....
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Explainer: Why intersectionality is important for women’s rights
1 December 2021 | 1:47 pm
You may have heard of the term intersectionality - but what does it mean and why is it important...
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Submission: QLD Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2021
30 November 2021 | 2:39 pm
Submission to Queensland's inquiry into the Criminal Law (Raising the Age of Responsibility)...
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Joint statement on treatment of climate protestors by law enforcement
30 November 2021 | 1:26 pm
In solidarity with the thousands increasingly taking peaceful action in the face of Australia’s...
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Celebrities join communities calling on government to improve refugee sponsorship in Australia
30 November 2021 | 11:51 am
Communities, comedians, writers and actors all want to be able to sponsor refugees and welcome them...
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Open letter to Immigration Minister Alex Hawke: Improve refugee community sponsorship in Australia
30 November 2021 | 11:07 am
All over Australia, communities say they want to welcome and help people rebuild their lives. We...
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India: Kashmiri Activist Held Under Abusive Law
29 November 2021 | 2:05 pm
Indian authorities have detained the prominent Kashmiri human rights activist...
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Colombia: Excessive force by riot police left more than 100 people with eye trauma
27 November 2021 | 4:00 am
Violence and repression by the Colombian security forces, especially the Mobile Anti-Riot Squad...
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Guatemala: free Bernardo, jailed for defending a sacred river
26 November 2021 | 4:30 pm
Bernardo Caal Xol stands up for his land and his people – but because he opposed a power...
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Ask for Justice for Bernardo
26 November 2021 | 4:00 pm
Together, over 8,000 people have signed the petition to demand that Guatemalan authorities free...
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Urgent Action: “Teen Beaten, Electrocuted and Jailed”
26 November 2021 | 3:30 pm
Until recently, Mikita Zalatarou was a typical teenager. He liked playing Minecraft and listening...
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Help free Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan
26 November 2021 | 3:00 pm
UPDATE 02/09/21: Today is Zhan’s birthday and she is gravely ill after a prolonged hunger strike...
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
26 November 2021 | 2:39 pm
Take action against gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based...
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Demand the Release of Zhang Zhan
26 November 2021 | 2:30 pm
Together, over 16,000 people have signed the petition calling on Chinese authorities to free Zhan...
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Nigeria: Drop trumped up charges against Imoleayo
26 November 2021 | 2:00 pm
In October 2020, computer programmer Imoleayo Michael joined protests against police violence in...
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