China Campaign

The 2008 Summer Olympics will take place from 8-24 August in Beijing and will provide China with a unique opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to human rights. If you have an interest in China, would like to develop skills in campaigning and event organisation, or are simply interested in finding out what is going on, please contact Wendy Watson on 9476 4800 or email: waaia@amnesty.org.au or WAChina@amnesty.org.au. More information is available from our action group. A video relating to Amnesty International cases in the China Campaign can be accessed here.

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World Day Against the Death Penalty - Essay Contest

In recognition of this October’s World Day against the Death Penalty, the WA Branch of Amnesty International Australia is holding an essay writing contest for high school students.

The World Day against the Death Penalty takes place annually on 10 October 2008 and is organized by the World Coalition against the Death Penalty (WCADP), of which Amnesty International is a member.

Essay topic: Select one of the six countries – India, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Pakistan or Vietnam – of focus in this year’s WCACP World Day against the Death Penalty campaign. Describe the current and historical status and application of the death penalty (in the selected country) and compare this to international trends in the use of the death penalty. [ get more information here ]

Duedate: Essays must be received by 10 October 2008 (Friday)!!

Hanifa Deen: The Jihad Seminar

The Centre for Human Rights Education and Amnesty International have another event coming up - author Hanifa Deen will be speaking about her new book The Jihad Seminar which is a fascinating exploration of freedom of speech versus freedom from religious vilification in Australia - not to be missed!