Amnesty International Australia New South Wales Branch

Corporate Social Responsibility Seminar

2009-11-11T07:00:54+00:00

Gain a unique perspective on corporate social responsibility with Sarah Marland, Amnesty International Australia Campaign Coordinator for Human Rights and Poverty; with Professor David Kinley, Chair in Human Rights Law at University of Sydney

Demand Dignity Series: Maternal Mortality

2009-12-08T01:00:53+00:00

Join us and our guest speakers to learn more about this topical issue and the relationship between poverty, dignity and human rights.

Book Launch: Irene Khan - The Unheard Truth

2009-11-16T07:00:36+00:00

Join us on 16 November for the launch of the current Secretary-General of Amnesty International's ground breaking book, 'The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights.'

Burma VJ Screening

2009-11-18T09:30:11+00:00

A screening of 'Burma VJ', bringing reportage from the streets of Rangoon shot on small handycams by guerilla journalists

Central Coast: Seminar on Human Rights

2009-11-21T03:00:13+00:00

A short seminar on human rights and a case for the Human Rights Act in Australia

Generation/Regeneration Picnic Party!

2009-11-22T02:00:34+00:00

Come along and celebrate the Forest Action Group's 20th birthday! All are welcome.

International Conference on Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region

2009-11-26T21:30:33+00:00

Join experts in the field to discuss the extent to which existing or potential institutional arrangements in the Asia-Pacific region may assist in facilitating positive human rights development.

Amnesty National Extraordinary General Meeting (NEGM)

2009-11-26T23:00:03+00:00

Join us for our National Extraordinary General Meeting (NEGM) on 27-29 November in Sydney.

Demand Dignity Campaign Meeting

2009-12-01T07:00:50+00:00

If you believe that everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living, why not come and join the Demand Dignity Campaign?

‘Let’s Talk about Human Rights and Poverty’ lunchtime talks

2009-12-08T01:00:49+00:00

A talk on maternal mortality - first in a series discussing issues related to human rights and poverty

It’s About Humility

2009-11-04T02:03:16+00:00

On Saturday 31 October, Amnesty invited all Australians to don the garb of inequality and misunderstanding which is a millstone around the neck of so many Indigenous Australians, at a Cultural Awareness Training day.

Aung San Suu Kyi - Sydney stand for solidarity

2009-10-30T05:05:01+00:00

Last Tuesday 27 October, some 500 people gathered on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to call, yet again, for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Refugee Rights are Human Rights

2009-10-28T04:08:04+00:00

Find out the truth about 'boat people' and how you can encourage our government to fulfil its international responsibilities towards refugees.

No More Excuses, it’s Time to Stand Up!

2009-10-21T03:28:39+00:00

On Friday 16 October, in Victoria Park, a group of AIA campaigners sat down to Stand Up against Poverty...

Business Group October meeting Notes & Seminar reminder

2009-10-21T01:56:32+00:00

The Amnesty Business Group met on Thursday 15th October 2009 at 6.30pm Georges Café – Piccadilly 210 Pitt Street.

Anti-Poverty Week speaker’s forum

2009-10-16T03:23:32+00:00

The forum focused on the rights of Indigenous Australians who are often most affected by extreme poverty and was well-attended by an enthusiastic crowd

Business not as usual…

2009-10-16T03:13:18+00:00

Believe businesses should protect and defend human rights as part of their everyday operations? The Amnesty International Australia Business Group would love to hear from you!

Spirit Hunter Artist’s Competition

2009-10-14T05:00:33+00:00

Calling on all visual, digital, musical and performing artists with a passion for human rights!

Forty-five years on, we’re still fighting!

2009-10-14T02:29:08+00:00

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Lane Cove Action Group, making them the oldest continuously active Amnesty group in Australia.

An Environment without Human Rights?

2009-10-14T01:34:29+00:00

To most it is inconceivable how a computer can conjure up images of oppression and subjugation in some parts of the world.