About us: Join the Warrnambool Group of Amnesty International to defend people who are denied justice and freedom. Together we sign petitions, write letters and also take online actions. The Warrnambool Group informs ourselves and others about human rights around the world. This work helps survivors of human rights abuses and also their families. Meeting time: 7.30pm, 1st …
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Urgent Action Network VIC
About us: The Victorian network serves about 450 supporters. For 40 years we have protected people from torture and ill-treatment, helped release wrongful detainees, and also secured access to medical treatment and legal counsel for prisoners. This network has saved lives. We send regular emails with urgent cases for network supporters to take action on. Supporters can also …
The Hills Action Group
About us: Covering the Dandenong Ranges and foothills in outer eastern Melbourne, we are a small, friendly group of concerned citizens living in the area who want to help others by endeavouring to protect their human rights. We have been meeting for over 15 years and participate in letter writing and like to hold fun …
South Eastern Action Group
About us: Writing letters to defend human rights is an important part of our group’s activities. Meeting time: 8pm, 3rd Tuesday of month Location: St Stephen and St Mary Parish Centre, 383 High Street Contact: beatrice.head1@gmail.com. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
VIC Schools Network
About us: The Schools Network is made up of dedicated volunteers who support Amnesty school groups. We provide materials for teachers, including a guide to starting your own Amnesty school group, and a new schools pack each term with activities! Contact: vicschools@amnesty.org.au.
VIC Refugee Network
About us: We are a group of Amnesty volunteers and activists dedicated to changing the conversation and campaigning for refugee and asylum seeker rights. Meeting time: 7pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month Location: Amnesty International Action Centre, Centre 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood Contact: amnestyrefugeenetwork@gmail.com Join us on Facebook
VIC Pop Culture Network
About us: Want to fight bad guys? Protect those who can’t protect themselves? Bring together your passion for pop culture and human rights? Join the Amnesty Pop Culture Network! Our team is based in Melbourne, Victoria. We combine pop culture and also activism to make a difference for human rights. The Pop Culture Network works to …
Nunawading Action Group
About us: We are a group of passionate activists from Nunawading and also surrounding areas. Anyone is welcome to join! If you want to learn more about human rights while creating change, please come along. Meeting time: 3rd Monday of the month Location: Box Hill Library Contact: stephenadams1@optusnet.com.au. Join us on fAcebook
North East Metro Action Group
About us: The North East Metro Action Group covers a large region, including most of Manningham, Banyule and also Nillumbik shires. We focus on women’s rights, Indigenous youth justice, refugee and asylum seeker rights and also the death penalty. Our group organises campaigns, seminars, guest speakers and other activities. Meeting Time: 8pm, 1st Thursday of the …
Melbourne University Campus Group
About us: The University of Melbourne Action Group is made up of like-minded students passionate about human rights. Throughout the year we host various special events including pub nights, film screenings, and speaker panels. Meeting time: 12pm, Tuesdays Contact: amnesty.melbuni@gmail.com Join us on facebook