Amnesty International Australia
Defending Human Rights
The crises that are taking place in countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and Myanmar have resulted in more than 100 million people currently displaced around the world. That means that one in every 78 people on earth has been forced to flee their homes. Despite this harrowing reality, Australia is turning its back. In 2020, …
Continue reading “Raising the Refugee and Humanitarian Intake- Toolkit”
Are you hosting an event or running an activity for Amnesty International Australia? Check out this handy step-by-step guide! Not all of these steps will be relevant for every event or tactic, but they are for most so just focus on the ones that are useful to you. Jump to: Before the event Planning Diversity, …
From printable petitions and QR codes to flyers and membership sign-up forms, on this page you can find all the resources you need when you’re organising an event or running an activity for Amnesty International. For a step-by-step guide for activist events, check out our Events & Tactics Checklist. Quick Links Actions Generic Amnesty Resources …
Another Federal Election is fast approaching! As a non-partisan organisation that advocates on human rights issues across the political spectrum, the Federal Election provides an opportunity for us to engage with MPs, Senators and candidates at a time when they may be at their most receptive.
It’s time to accept the New Zealand offer! The #GameOver campaign has been at the forefront of fighting for the Australian Government to accept New Zealand’s long standing resettlement offer. We’ve stood together and demanded the Australian Government treat refugees and people seeking asylum with respect. After years of work, we acknowledge that it is …
This page covers all the reporting you need whether it’s hearing from our National Board or reading the quarterly Grassroots Report that highlights the wins and lessons of Amnesty’s organising program. National Board Report Report from latest Board meetings: Report from National Board meetings held on 12 and 20 August 2022 Quarterly Grassroots Report This …
Between 27 September and 1 October, Action for Afghanistan and members of the Australian-Afghanistan community, are holding a week of action to pressure the Australian government to provide safe passage for people fleeing Afghanistan. In the month since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan the Australian government has only offered 3,000 places in the humanitarian …
Why do we need an Inclusive Language Guide? Amnesty International Australia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, representative and culturally competent movement. AIA wants to ensure that all our employees, volunteers and activists feel respected and valued and that our movement is respectful and inclusive when conducting its work. One of the ways we …
This is our national Raise the Age Activist Toolkit. For the WA campaign page, click here. Every child deserves to spend their childhood growing and learning and thriving. In this country, every State and Territory Government is responsible for sending children as young as 10 to prison. That must stop now. Amnesty has been working …
