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refugee rights

World Refugee Day Rally

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-06-13

<p>Rally, march and festival for refugee rights</p>
<p> * Free the refugees<br />
* No Pacific "Solution"<br />
* End Mandatory Detention</p>
<p> 1pm, Sunday 16 June</p>
<p> Wesley Uniting Church Corner<br />
(cnr William &amp; Hay Sts, Perth City)</p>
<p> Initiated by Refugee Rights Action Network<br />
All supporters of refugee rights welcome to endorse and support this action.</p>

Walk Together Refugee Welcome Fiesta

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-06-13

<p>'Walk Together' is an opportunity for Australians in every capital city to join together in solidarity with asylum seekers, refugees and other new Australians. </p>
<p>Come along early or stay afterwards for the Refugee Welcome Fiesta at the Fremantle Esplande, which features middle eastern dancing, global food stalls, buskers, arts and craft and more.</p>

Discussion: The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif.

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-06-06

<p>Saturday, June 8</p>

Rally: World Refugee Day.

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-06-06

<p>Sunday, June 16</p>
<p> Welcome refugees; close Manus island; close Nauru; end mandatory detention; stop deportations to danger; honour the Refugee Convention. 12pm. Exhibition Building, Nicholson St, Carlton (near Gertrude St, beside Carlton Gardens). Organised by Refugee Advocacy Network.</p>

Rally: Free the ASIO 54!

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-06-06

<p>Friday, June 7</p>

Public meeting: An evening with 'The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif'.

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Mon, 2013-05-13

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Release Ranjini Vigil: Free Ranjini! Free the Refugees!

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Tue, 2013-04-30

<p>More than 50 people - like Ranjini and her children - have been found to be "genuine" refugees yet face a lifetime in prison because ASIO considers them guilty of thought crimes. Join this vigil to ensure refugees like Ranjini can be freed. Gather Wesley Church Corner (cnr Hay and William Sts) Proceed to Cultural Centre.</p>

Refugee Rights Action Network Organising Meeting

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-04-18

<p>Organising meeting at the Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St. near McIver station.</p>

Refugee Action Network Newcastle (RANN) meeting

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Wed, 2013-04-10

<p>Change of date for April's meeting - moved to May 1 2013, 6pm<br />
Hamilton Station Hotel, Beaumont St.<br />
All welcome. Enquiries: Niko, 0406 296 141</p>

Human Rights Overboard: Australia's Asylum Seeker Policy

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Thu, 2013-04-04

<p>The government's offshore processing is a policy in crisis. Attend this special forum with guest speakers Senator Scott Ludlam and refugee rights activist Cindy Nancarrow to hear how the system is failing refugees and what a humane alternative would look like. Organised by the UWA Refugee Rights Action Network. UWA, Arts LR6.</p>

Hundreds Participate in Community March Against Racism

Syndicated from Media Co-op on Sun, 2013-03-24
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Northam Convergence information session

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Mon, 2013-03-18

<p>One hour information session for people interested in attending the Yongah Hill (Northam) convergence for refugee rights. Information will include: practical details, health and legal information, arrangements for children, etc. Followed by regular RRAN campaign meeting.</p>
<p>Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, Perth (next to McIver station).</p>

Exhibition: Limbo 24/7: Tales from the cages of detention.

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Mon, 2013-03-18

<p>A collaborative, interactive installation of film, digital storytelling and live performance that captures the lived experiences of asylum seekers. Created with filmmakers, photographers, storytellers across three generations, musicians and the asylum seeker community. Inspired by recent events and policies affecting asylum seekers and refugees.

Book launch "The People Smuggler" with author Robin de Crespigney

Syndicated from Green Left Weekly on Sun, 2013-03-17

<p>The true story of Iraqi refugee Ali Al Jenabi, who became a people<br />
smuggler to save his family and ultimately came to be seen, not as a<br />
heinous criminal as the government had hoped, but as the "Oskar<br />
Schindler of Asia".</p>