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Campaign newsletter October 08

Dear friend,

Women, men and sometimes even children are locked in jail cells around the world awaiting execution. Some of them have been tortured, and some have never even talked to a lawyer.

Executions are now banned in 137 countries, and on 10 October – World Day Against the Death Penalty – people all over the globe will stand up in solidarity to call for universal abolition of this cruel and barbaric practice.

Upcoming events – get involved

Amnesty International Australia is holding inspiring events and activities on 10 October to celebrate World Day Against the Death Penalty. Visit your regional website over the next week to see how you can participate.

Get involved today!

Thank you to consultation participants

The National Board of Amnesty International Australia sincerely thanks the almost 2000 participants in recent consultation on AIA's vision and human rights impact areas. The consultation was a huge success.

Latest news and blogs

- Guantanamo prosecutor resigns
- Hu Jia’s wife allowed to visit him in prison
- Nobel Peace Prize for Chinese dissident?

All the latest blogs

- Asylum seekers need equal treatment

All the latest news

New privacy statement

We've changed our privacy statement. Contact us if you have any inquiries or special requirements.

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Help stop execution of Tang Thi Ba

Tang Thi Ba, a 52 year old former post office treasurer in Viet Nam, received a death sentence for embezzlement in May 2008. Her family will not be informed before her execution, which will likely be by firing squad. Please join us in urging the President of Viet Nam to commute the death sentence of Tang Thi Ba.

Take action now

Buy raffle tickets today

There’s only six weeks to go until the 2008 Freedom Art Union Raffle is drawn. Order your tickets today to go in the draw for a stylish new Citroen C4 hatch or one of three amazing holidays!

Find out more and buy tickets

International Day Against Poverty

On 17 October, Amnesty International Australia will mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Join us in calling on our Government to do its share to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and halve global poverty by 2015.

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Audit & risk committee

The National Board of Amnesty International Australia is looking for supporters interested in joining our Audit and Risk Committee. If you have relevant skills and experience and can offer your time and energy, please read on.

Find out more

Jobs at Amnesty

Exciting opportunities abound in our Media and Public Affairs team, our street campaign groups and our Finance Department.

Find out about these and other positions

More about Amnesty International

You have the power to stop injustice. By becoming a member of Amnesty International Australia for $55 a year, you strengthen our voice to speak out against human rights abuses. You'll also receive a copy of our quarterly Human Rights Defender magazine.

We do not accept support from governments or political organisations for our campaigning work against human rights abuses, only from individuals like you. Please join today.

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