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Campaign newsletter October 07

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We've joined with over 60 organisations to form an Australian coalition supporting African refugees in Australia.

Australia's Refugee and Humanitarian Program should not be based on assumptions about a group's ability to integrate. Since its establishment, Australia's resettlement program has been focused on assisting those most in need of humanitarian assistance, and we urge that this principle be maintained.

Many African refugees have come here after living through intense trauma. Despite facing these challenges, they continue to contribute greatly to Australia's diverse and multicultural way of life. Support the African-Australian community.

 

In this edition

China’s cruel detention laws must end now

We have published an open letter to China's highest state body at the 17th National People's Congress. With the Beijing Olympics less than a year away, we call for an end to China's cruel form of detention imposed without charge, trial or judicial review. If the Chinese authorities are serious about their commitment to improve their human rights record, this is the time. more

Death row survivors call for an end to executions

Three men sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit have urged the UN General Assembly to support a global moratorium on executions. The risk of executing the innocent is one reason why it's time for a global movement to abolish the death penalty. more

On the blogs

Amnesty International Australia commended Major Michael Mori, who represented David Hicks during his unlawful custody in Guantanamo Bay, for his efforts. more

A Congressional panel has found that Yahoo! may have lied to US Congress about the company's involvement in the imprisonment of Chinese journalist and poet, Shi Tao. more

Join our Facebook cause

Social networking is another way to mobilise people across the world to promote and defend human rights online. Join the Amnesty International Australia cause to be up-to-date with our latest issues and to meet other human rights supporters. Remember to recruit your friends! login Facebook to join now

  

Take the human rights pledge for China

Expressing an opinion in China can result in jail, torture and death. People are silenced and what happens in China is clouded in secrecy. Take the human rights pledge for China and we'll keep you up-to-date with the latest news and ideas to help create a more transparent society in China that upholds Human Rights. With the Beijing Olympics less than a year away, now is the time - the world is watching! sign the pledge

Brutal Myanmar caught on video

Amnesty International has released new video and audio testimony that reveal the ongoing night raids, arbitrary arrests and appalling detention conditions in Myanmar, as well as audio statements from two prominent activists shortly before their arrest. more

Urgent measures needed to stop torture in Moldova

Torture and ill-treatment in Moldova remain widespread and systemic despite some initial legislative steps made by the government to change police practices. We call for an implementation of safeguards that will help close the gap between the government's stated good intentions and the grave human rights abuses in the country. read the report

Get a free copy of Human Rights Today

Human Rights Today is our new curriculum resource for Years 9 and 10. We are giving away limited copies to teachers who are Amnesty International members, who complete our online survey before 16 November. take the survey

In your area

Join us for a night of friendship and solidarity on October 26 for the annual international 'Reclaim the Night' rally, where activists call for women's rights to live without fear of violence or discrimination. Find out details for the march closest to you at your regional website.

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