About us: Urgent Actions are cases of particular abuse, issued by the Amnesty International Secretariat in London. Urgent Actions are processed in the office each week, and members of the network are asked to write appeals to the responsible authorities on behalf of the victims. Contact: waaia@amnesty.org.au.
Group Archives:
WA Women’s Rights Group
About us: We are a diverse group of women who aim to address discrimination against women in a fun and empowering way. The Women’s Rights Group is specifically focusing on the issue of violence against women and its impact on female incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also aim to educate …
WA Indigenous Rights Group
About us: If you’re passionate about Indigenous Peoples’ rights, then the Amnesty Indigenous Rights Group is for you. The group meets regularly to discuss ways in which they can help Indigenous peoples and their communities. Contact: indigenousrights.amnesty.wa@gmail.com JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
WA Refugee Group
About us: Seeking asylum is a human right. This year we hope to build up our refugee rights action group, and we are looking for new faces. Contact: warefugeegroup@amnesty.org.au. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
WA LGBTQI Group
About us: The WA Amnesty LGBTIQ Action Group campaigns to defend the rights of gender, sex and sexuality diverse people in Australia and around the world. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings where we discuss campaigns and plan actions or events. Meeting time: 6.30pm, 2nd Thursday of the month Location: San Churros, Northbridge Contact: …
Fremantle Action Group
About us: We are a group of volunteers with a passion for justice and human rights. Join us to share knowledge about human rights and plan events and actions in the local area. Meeting time: 6pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month Location: Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle Contact: freoamnesty@gmail.com. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
Margaret River Action Group
About us: The Margaret River Action Group is a long standing group of activists who self-organise around refugee rights, Indigenous Rights and prisoners of conscience. We are passionate about social change and human rights. Location: Margaret River Community Resource Centre 21-33 Tunbridge St Contact: rod-wehc@netserv.net.au or pauline@margaretriverbookshop.com.au. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
Western Suburbs Action Group
About us: The Western Suburbs Group needs the support of the Perth community in its campaign for human rights. The group is focused on letter writing which has been the core role of Amnesty International since its foundation in 1961. Members of the group also engage with MP’s on human rights issues. Meeting time: 6pm, …
Mount Lawley Action Group
About us: We are a long-standing group of motivated individuals who live in Mount Lawley and surrounding suburbs. We come together regularly to discuss local and global human rights issues and to plan, initiate and take action to address those issues. Meeting time: 4th Wednesday of the month Location: Dome Maylands Contact: mtlawleyamnesty@gmail.com. JOIN US …
Launceston Action Group
About us: We are a broad campaigning group that meets monthly. We aim to raise awareness of human rights violations globally, nationally and locally. Contact: amnesty.launceston@gmail.com. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK