About us: Amnesty Monash aims to promote a greater understanding of human rights by inspiring students to take part in important social issues. Amnesty Monash is a branch of Amnesty International Australia and thus aligns itself with their goals and values. Contact: amnesty@monashclubs.org Join us on facebook
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Maitland / Morpeth Action Group
About us: We participate in letter writing and like to hold events where we have fun while getting the local community involved in human rights campaigns. Meeting time: 10am, 2nd Thursday of the month Location: Organic Feast East Maitland Contact: jangarnsey@gmail.com
Yackandandah Action Group
About us: Our local Amnesty group meets in Yackandandah each month. Group members write letters and take actions concerning human rights. Our group welcomes new members. We undertake actions and events focusing on Refugees and Indigenous rights. Meeting time: 7pm, 4th Thursday of the month Location: Yackandandah Community Centre, High Street Contact: rcaj@internode.on.net
WA Schools Network Outreach Team
About us: The WA Schools Network Outreach Team (SNOT) works with local high schools to help students build their own Amnesty International action groups on campus. Contact: waschools@amnesty.org.au
Queer Adelaide Action Group
About us: The Queer Amnesty International Adelaide Action Group is dedicated to advocating for equality for all non-heteronormative individuals. We defend the human rights of queer individuals from Australia and around the world. We are a space for all to take action and a place to connect with others. The group is not only for …
Hornsby Action Group
About us: Established in 2016, Hornsby is looking to grow our movement in the Northern suburbs. Meeting time: 10.30am, 1st Saturday of the month Location: Berkelouw Books, Westfield, Hornsby Contact: hornsby.amnesty@gmail.com JOIN US on Facebook
Wollongong Action Group
About us: We are involved in letter writing and campaigning on a broad range of human rights issues in the Wollongong area. Meeting time: 7.30pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month Contact: bryceson@internode.on.net
Upper Blue Mountains Action Group
About us: We’re a passionate and active group aiming to discuss human rights and mobilise in our local community. Meeting time: 5.30pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5.30pm Location: Carrington Hotel Contact: beckerms@adam.com.au
Sydney CBD / Newtown Action group
About us: We have held many successful events in the past few years including a death penalty vigil in Hyde Park and a petition event for the rights of Afghan women in Prince Alfred Park. Meeting time: 6pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month Location: The Art House Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Upper Level Contact: aia.sydneycbd@gmail.com. …
Orange Social Justice Group
About us: We work closely with local supporters on Amnesty campaigns about the human rights of Refugees and Asylum seekers as well as Indigenous rights. Meeting time: 4.15pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month Location: Kenna Hall on Hill St Contact: bevpch70@bigpond.com.