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Abolish the death penalty action

October 10th is World Day Against the Death Penalty. Join the Anti-Death Penalty Network and activists from the NSW region in the centre of Sydney to be part of a global action to stand up against the death penalty.

When:: Friday October 10 2008 12:00 PM
Where:: Queen Victoria Building, 445 George Street (town hall end), Sydney, NSW, 2000

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Next Planning stage

Thanks to everyone who helped develop the new AIA strategic plan. We are now asking for contributions on how NSW should enact the plan. Join us in the action centre for your chance to shape NSW’s approach for the next three years.

When:: Saturday October 11 2008 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where:: Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2007

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Anti-Poverty Week Speakers’ Forum

Join a panel of distinguished international and Australian experts on poverty around the world and in Australia. Sarah Marland, Amnesty International'a Dignity Campaign Coordinator, will talk about AI's work in this area.

When:: Wednesday October 15 2008 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where:: Room 101, UNSW Law building, UNSW, Kensington, NSW, 2052

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Refugees in Australia: The past, present and the future

Four leaders discuss one of the most controversial issues in Australia today.

When:: Monday October 20 2008 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where:: Peter Johnson Building, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Room 22, Level 3, 702-730 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW

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Antony Loewenstein in conversation with Fenella Kernebone

Eavesdrop on a conversation about Antony's new book The Blogging Revolution.

When:: Thursday October 23 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where:: The Fringe Bar, the Bird Cage, 106 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW, 2021

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Recent News

Amnesty and Homebake

Published on 3/10/2008

On 6 December Amnesty International Australia is linking with Homebake 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. If you are going to Homebake make sure you keep an eye out for the Amnesty tent and stay tuned for more details.

Drop in and Take Action

Published on 3/10/2008

The NSW Action Centre has a new Drop in and Take Action area where you can drop in during office hours to help with writing letters of protest against human rights abuses.