Upcoming Events
Social Event |
Wednesday 30 September |
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The Spanish Fly (35 Pauls St, Randwick NSW 2031) Time: TBA
It's that time of year again... the Amnesty International UNSW (not quite) end of year social! Everybody is welcome - we would love to meet new and interested (and interesting) people. Please rsvp if you're interested in attending.
Demand Dignity Campaign: Cultural Awareness Training |
Saturday 31 October |
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NSW Action Centre, Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW, 10:00am - 3:00pm
This interactive workshop will be presented by Grant Sarra who has spent twenty-six years of his life working exclusively with Indigenous people in Australia. The workshop will help participants gain a greater understanding of the history of Indigenous Australians and what it is like to be an Indigenous Australian.
Anti-Poverty Week Forum |
Tuesday 13 October |
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CLB, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Come and listen to speakers discuss about issues regarding worldwide poverty and indiginous rights: its causes, effects and resolutions to these problems.
Come and listen to speakers discuss about issues regarding worldwide poverty and indiginous rights: its causes, effects and resolutions to these problems.
Human Rights Workshop |
Friday 23 October |
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Rex Centre, 58A Macleay Street: entrance near Baroda Street, 100 metres from Kings Cross Station. 10:00am - 4:00pm
As part of Amnesty International Australia’s youth initiative we will be hosting a free workshop for people aged between 18-30 years on Human Rights campaigning and activism. The day will include presentations and workshops delivered by experienced campaign managers and activists within Amnesty International Australia.
As part of Amnesty International Australia’s youth initiative we will be hosting a free workshop for people aged between 18-30 years on Human Rights campaigning and activism. The day will include presentations and workshops delivered by experienced campaign managers and activists within Amnesty International Australia.
Refugee Speakers Forum |
Thursday 13 August |
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(Location TBA), 5:30pm
Come and listen to the first hand experiences of an Asylum Seeker arrival in Australia, learn about the impact of our immigration policies on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers and what we can do about it.
Come and listen to the first hand experiences of an Asylum Seeker arrival in Australia, learn about the impact of our immigration policies on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers and what we can do about it.
Foundation Day |
Thursday 30 July |
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Quad (Location TBA), Between 11:00am - 3:00pm
Amnesty UNSW will be having a stall during the Foundations Day. Help us to celebrate the commitment of UNSW students to Human rights issues.
We need plenty of eager and enthusiastic volunteers to help us on our stall.
Amnesty UNSW will be having a stall during the Foundations Day. Help us to celebrate the commitment of UNSW students to Human rights issues.
We need plenty of eager and enthusiastic volunteers to help us on our stall.
Human Rights Act Forum |
Monday 1 June |
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Law Building Theatre G04, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Does Australia need a Human Rights Act? Come and converse with professionals and influential leaders on human right issues in Australia and the different solutions and improvements which could be implemented!
Does Australia need a Human Rights Act? Come and converse with professionals and influential leaders on human right issues in Australia and the different solutions and improvements which could be implemented!
| Meet and Greet | Tuesday 10th March |
UNSW Library Lawn 1:00 - 2:00pm
Come along for some free pizza at lunchtime and meet the current Amnesty International UNSW group.
It will coincide with International Women's Day and we will be talking about our campaigns for the year, which include the Stop Violence Against Women campaign.
Come along for some free pizza at lunchtime and meet the current Amnesty International UNSW group.
It will coincide with International Women's Day and we will be talking about our campaigns for the year, which include the Stop Violence Against Women campaign.
| Annual General Meeting (AGM) | Wednesday 18th March |
Marsh Room Roundhouse 1:00 - 2:00pm
Free Pizza for AIA UNSW Members
The Annual General Meeting will be for the purposes of reviewing 2008 with a President's Address from Ali Kalceff as well as a Treasurer's report. There will also be a discussion of AIA UNSW in general and the campaigns and events in store for 2009. Changes to the AIA UNSW constitution will be put up to vote. We will also be electing the new 2009 executive committee.
You are welcome at the meeting to also express your interest to casually volunteer within any of these divisions. The time commitment is not strenuous and we all understand that we are uni students!
If you wish to run for a position but you are unable to attend the AGM on Wednesday, send us an email stating:
Free Pizza for AIA UNSW Members
The Annual General Meeting will be for the purposes of reviewing 2008 with a President's Address from Ali Kalceff as well as a Treasurer's report. There will also be a discussion of AIA UNSW in general and the campaigns and events in store for 2009. Changes to the AIA UNSW constitution will be put up to vote. We will also be electing the new 2009 executive committee.
You are welcome at the meeting to also express your interest to casually volunteer within any of these divisions. The time commitment is not strenuous and we all understand that we are uni students!
If you wish to run for a position but you are unable to attend the AGM on Wednesday, send us an email stating:
- Your name, degree, and year
- What position you would like to run for
- Why you are interested in Amnesty International UNSW
- Any relevant experience
| Campaign Workshop | Date TBA |
Location TBA
Jenny Leong (Community Campaigns Coordinator) and Ruby Johnson (Community Campaigns Assistant) from Amnesty International NSW will be coming into uni to hold a special workshop for AI UNSW members and any interested people about:
Jenny Leong (Community Campaigns Coordinator) and Ruby Johnson (Community Campaigns Assistant) from Amnesty International NSW will be coming into uni to hold a special workshop for AI UNSW members and any interested people about:
- Amnesty International and our role within the human rights framework
- Training, education and information about the campaigns we are running this year (A Human Rights Act for Australia, Stop Violence Against Women, and possibly Anti-Death Penalty or Refugees)
- A discussion and workshop on campaigning skills, engaging with the public, public speaking, and presentation.