tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11735552054699021732024-03-13T23:31:55.631+11:00NSW Community Campaigner UpdateAll the latest information for Amnesty International NSW volunteers, convenors, interns, branch committee members and key activists about what is happening in the region to support our campaigning in the world.Ruby Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540750877931026877noreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-20602185656966930712011-05-20T14:38:00.003+10:002011-05-20T14:55:23.665+10:00The good, the not so good and an upcoming eventGood
This week we have bunch of good news stories to share with you. A total of thirteen individuals deemed at risk, from Bangladesh, Cameroon, China and Zimbabwe have all recently been released from detention. Amnesty International Urgent Actions had been issued for all of them. For more details, click here
Not so good
A reprieve has been grant but it might only be temporary. Amnesty Ruby Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540750877931026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-12151479928612298122011-05-02T10:58:00.000+10:002011-05-02T10:58:23.799+10:00Impact of NT Intervention Speak OutImpact of NT Intervention Speak Out
Speakers:
NT Rights Holders:
Richard Downs Alyawarr Elder and Spokesperson Northern territory
Ngarla kunoth Monks Alyawarr spokesperson Northern territoy
Barbara Shaw Mt Nacy Town camp Alice Springs
AIA Indigenous Sponsorship recipients to attend the UN Permantent Forum:
Steven Ross - Yarkawa Aboriginal Corporation - Wamba Wamba Nation NSW
Janine Gertz - GuguRuby Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540750877931026877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-51158027660417327412011-04-07T12:27:00.011+10:002011-04-29T15:40:14.014+10:00NSW Action Group Catch Up & Taste of Freedom DinnerCoinciding with National Volunteer Week, following this catch-up each of you is warmly invited to a Taste of Freedom dinner, hosted by our National Director, Claire Mallinson. This dinner is to pay tribute to the tireless work of all our volunteers over the past 50 years.
When: Tuesday 10th May 2011 (meeting 6 - 7.30pm; dinner from 7.30pm).
Where: Amnesty International Action Centre, Level 1,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-31272981652490196092011-04-07T11:45:00.001+10:002011-04-07T11:47:27.176+10:00REFUGEE WEEK!Refugee Week is a unique time of year to celebrate the contributions that refugees bring to Australia as well as showing support to refugees and their families. It is a time to reflect on what we would do if we were in a similar position as some of those who seek asylum in Australia. It is a great opportunity to hold an event and to build awareness of the needs of refugees.If you are an Amnesty Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-47627215851280422402011-04-07T10:47:00.011+10:002011-04-07T11:08:14.872+10:00NSW Community Campaigns AssistantNSW Community Campaigns Assistant · Are you high performing, energetic and well organised coordinator? · Do you have a passion for campaigning and defending human rights ? · Sydney based part-time contract 30 May 2011 to 26 August 2011 (12 weeks) Amnesty International Australia is one of Australia’s largest not for profit organisations and is part of the global movement defending human rights andUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-60894583850836855812011-04-05T11:20:00.001+10:002011-04-05T11:22:28.914+10:00Sharing AI@50 Regional Feature StoriesAre you a local activist, human rights defender or victim of human rights abuses? Do you know a local activist, human rights defender or victim of human rights abuses?Do you feel like sharing your story?Amnesty International Australia is on the look-out for inspiring stories which would be highlighted in local media outlets to coincide with Amnesty's 50th Birthday.If you want to participate in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-77284527600854845262011-03-25T10:43:00.007+11:002011-03-25T11:00:05.140+11:00Making the Most of the Media: Media WorkshopPlease join us for this exciting media workshop:This media course offers practical advice for effective media work. Media is an essential method for taking human rights messages to wide and diverse audiences. Engaging with the media can determine the success of a campaign and can help influence community attitudes and perceptions. This workshop aims to provide the essential tools and tips for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-23752381478402256492011-03-17T14:14:00.002+11:002011-03-17T14:21:09.481+11:00NSW 'Get Active' EveningThe NSW region will hold a 'Get Active' Evening to give new members, activists and volunteers an introduction to Amnesty International and present the various ways in which you can get involved in the defence of human rights.When: Tuesday, March 22nd, time TBCWhere: At the NSW action centre - Level 1, 79 Myrtle St, ChippendaleRSVP: nswccintern@amnesty.org.auUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-37451653242970759182011-03-17T14:05:00.001+11:002011-03-17T14:07:20.041+11:00Authorities again fail to ensure justice for the death of Mulrunji Doomadgee Amnesty International has expressed outrage at the Queensland Police Service’s failure to secure justice for the death in custody of Indigenous man Mulrunji Doomadgee on Palm Island in 2004.The Queensland Police Service yesterday rejected the Crime and Misconduct Commission’s recommendation to bring disciplinary action against the officers involved in the flawed investigation that followed Mr Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-87801078675207920102011-03-17T13:51:00.001+11:002011-03-17T13:59:23.913+11:00We did it!After five years of our letter writing, petition signing and advocacy, our leaders have stepped up and released a national plan to help put an end to violence against women in Australia.Did you know that some 4 million women in Australia have experienced violence at home, intimidation by their loved ones or sexual abuse at some stage of their lives? Worst of all, it often takes place out of sightUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-41300312759005222322011-03-17T13:05:00.005+11:002011-04-05T11:20:25.627+10:00AI@50 Regional Feature StoriesAre you a local activist, human rights defender or victim of human rights abuses? Do you know a local activist, human rights defender or victim of human rights abuses?Do you feel like sharing your story?Amnesty International Australia is on the look-out for inspiring stories which would be highlighted in local media outlets to coincide with Amnesty's 50th Birthday.If you want to participate in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-68110723207104460132011-03-17T11:30:00.002+11:002011-03-17T11:43:07.427+11:00Online Action : Demand your MP end mandatory detentionTo date, the refugee debate in Australia has been dominated by misinformation and unfounded fears. As a result, the unfair and ineffective policy of mandatory detention has continued virtually unchallenged.As Australia’s detention system deteriorates, it’s time to get your MP to rethink refugees and support a detention policy that is based on the facts: - It is not illegal to seek asylum, even Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-61277373847856980832011-03-17T11:25:00.001+11:002011-03-17T11:29:20.979+11:00Will Christmas Island inquiry meet international human rights standards?Amnesty International has called for Immigration Minister Chris Bowen to immediately announce the terms of the inquiry into the use of force against protesting asylum seekers on Christmas Island, and to confirm that it will meet international human rights standards regarding independence and impartiality.“Following revelations that bean bag rounds, fired by shotguns, were used against protesting Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-82686145516861262222011-03-15T14:22:00.002+11:002011-03-15T14:41:18.271+11:00Film screening of eye-opening documentary, "Our Generation"On Friday, April 8th*, Amnesty International Australia will host a film screening at the NSW Action Centre, to bring attention to the Australian government’s failure to uphold its international commitment to protecting the rights of indigenous people.Directed and produced by Sinem Saban and Damien Curtis – who have both been involved in fighting for Aboriginal rights for years –, “Our Generation”Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-84445867287226726782011-03-15T14:08:00.004+11:002011-03-15T14:18:49.156+11:00Introducing Amnesty International Australia's new Reconciliation Action PlanFirst of all, what is a Reconciliation Action Plan?The RAP program was launched in July 2006 as a forward looking aspect of the 40th anniversary of the 1967 referendum, the most successful in Australia’s history, in which more than 90% of voters said “YES” to equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fellow citizens.The RAP program turns “good intentions into action” by encouraging and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-30542283386733627482011-03-15T12:51:00.002+11:002011-03-15T14:16:09.987+11:00Join the Rethink Refugee CampaignLet's reject the myths and think again about asylum seekers and refugeesAs part of the Amnesty International Refugee and Asylum Seeker Campaign, an action pack – including details of letters, photo messages and video messages – petitions, flyers, and solidarity cards in both Persian and English are now available for you to get involved and change the discourse on refugees!If you are interested inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-18714674244310118532011-02-24T10:23:00.002+11:002011-02-24T10:27:04.982+11:00New Case Files for Action GroupsSu Su Nway - MyanmarLabour activist Su Su Nway, who is a member of the main opposition party National League for Democracy (NLD), is serving a sentence of eight years and six months in a remote prison, far from her family, for taking part in anti-government protests.In November 2007, she was arrested for putting up an anti-government banner near the hotel in Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city, where Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-20466802658901155042011-02-22T10:33:00.000+11:002011-02-22T10:34:56.048+11:00Face to Face locations w/c 21/2/11There is no face to face fundraising this week.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-62211776169329390682011-02-22T10:26:00.000+11:002011-02-22T10:33:39.962+11:00Egypt updateFor updates on the situation in Egypt please follow the links below where you can find the latest information coming out of the region.http://www.amnesty.org.au/crisis/comments/24666/http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/info/MDE12/015/2011/enUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-58538059827243216592011-02-15T13:50:00.002+11:002011-02-15T14:01:41.213+11:00National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their ChildrenToday the Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, announced the launch of the ‘National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children’. She stated that, “It is time to end the ad hoc and generalised solutions – it is time for us to work together, to share our best practices and to make a real difference for Australian women.”The plan aims to:- reduce the prevalence of domestic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-25527859218388854932011-02-14T13:29:00.000+11:002011-02-14T13:30:49.138+11:00Face to Face Locations Starting 14/02/2011There is no face to face activity for this week in NSW.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-29075129423536063392011-02-10T10:06:00.002+11:002011-02-10T10:11:02.384+11:00Urgent Action - Catholic priest risks being returned to prisonVietnamese human rights activist and Catholic priest Father Nguyen Van Ly is at risk of being returned to prison in mid-March despite his fragile health. He suffered from a stroke in prison in November 2009 which left him partially paralyzed, after being held in solitary confinement. He did not receive adequate medical treatment. Father Ly, now aged 64, was granted a 12 month “temporary Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-79394846341005133302011-02-08T16:00:00.009+11:002011-02-10T10:06:13.173+11:00This Saturday stand in solidarity with the people of Egypt!Volunteers needed urgently for Saturday for a range of roles including collecting petition signatures! RSVP ASAP: nswccintern@amnesty.org.auStand in solidarity with the people of Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa to demand an end to the restrictions on protesters' rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.Amnesty International is coordinating solidarity actions across Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-58183570389687507442011-02-07T10:26:00.000+11:002011-02-07T10:27:43.819+11:002010 in Review2010 In Review2010 was an action packed year for human rights. We have much to be proud of. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment. Throughout 2010 we sent regular updates on key campaign activities. By clicking on the link below you’ll be able to access a slide show featuring 10 such highlights from 2010 as well as a blog by Claire Mallinson, first published by ABC’s The Drum: http:Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173555205469902173.post-45271016404240400082011-01-31T15:00:00.001+11:002011-01-31T15:01:55.825+11:00Upcoming refugee training sessionsMore refugee booklet training sessions will be run in the Action Centre in the following months. If you would like to attend but cannot make any of these sessions, please email and register your interest and we will get back to you when more training sessions come up.For more info on our current refugee campaign see blog posts below.Session 1When: Tuesday 1st March, 6-8pm (TBC)Where: Level 1, 79 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0