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Amnesty International Australia

Campaign newsletter December 08

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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which upholds and protects the freedom, dignity and equality of all people. Every single person has rights - this is the essence of our humanity.

Each of us has the duty to stand up, not just for our own rights, but also for those of others.

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In this edition

Secure access to justice

UN states will this week vote on adoption of new international law providing justice for people whose economic, social or cultural rights have been violated and who cannot get a remedy in their own countries. We are calling on our Government to support this historic legislation.

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No permits … for now

We are renewing our call for restoration of the permit system for access to Northern Territory Aboriginal communities after the Senate voted down parts of a Government Bill that would have reinstated it last week.

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Thanks for supporting human rights in China!

As the Uncensor campaign draws to a close we are proud to have worked with millions of human rights defenders around the world who stood up and showed solidarity with human rights defenders in China.

Read about the campaign highlights

Send a message of hope

We are bringing people together across the world by asking you to send a card with a message of goodwill to someone unjustly imprisoned.

Send your message of hope

Jobs at Amnesty

Campaign and administration internships and fundraising positions now listed on our employment page - don’t miss out!

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No Human Rights Act? Speak up now!

Australia is the only liberal democracy without a Human Rights Act or similar legislation. Our Government has just launched a consultation with all Australians about how our human rights should be protected. This is a unique opportunity for positive change - make your voice heard through our online submission form.

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From fast death to slow death: Life in the camps

Our Refugee Coordinator, Dr Graham Thom, recently visited Palestinian refugee camps on the Syria-Iraq border as part of an eight country delegation of NGOs.

Watch Dr Thom's video report

Civilians in eastern DRC need action now

We sent a mission to the DRC to assess the human rights impact of the current conflict. The team met with refugees in Uganda and visited those affected by the conflict in and around Goma. The team are now back in Europe preparing their report which will be available soon.

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Chinese firewall could be erected in Australia

No other Western democracy operates an Internet filtering system such as the one proposed by our Government, which would apply to every single home Internet user in Australia.

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Latest news and blogs

- No pre-emptive pardons for US torture suspects
- A new beginning for refugees?

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- Thai groups should reject political violence
- Immigration detention limit not good enough

All the latest news

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