Based on the groundbreaking New Tactics in Human Rights Project (www.newtactics.org), this FREE workshop will explore a broad array of innovative tactics we can use to mobilise supporters and campaign for human rights in war and conflict.
Workshop facilitator, Anthony Kelly, is a trainer with Peace Brigades International (PBI) and The Change Agency (tCA), an institution specialising in the provision of activist education for effective advocacy and change.
Date: Saturday, 24 July
Time: 11am – 4pm, lunch provided
Place: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Register online here
During Human Rights Week, the Humanitarian Crisis Hub held an information and discussion session on Refugee Advocacy as part of its monthly workshop program. The session explored avenues to approach and influence local and federal government on issues related to refugees and asylum seekers, with handy tips for meetings, letter writing, phone calls, and media relations.
Guest speaker Pamela Curr, Campaign Coordinator of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, shared her insights into the Australian political system and practical advice on how to exert influence within it. Her fifteen years of experience in fighting for the human rights of outworkers, refugees and asylum seekers came through in anecdotes of her personal experiences and the lessons she had learnt. Participants joined in on discussion. There was great input from representatives of Care for Congo, Ogaden Youth Forum, the Ecumenical Multicultural Centre, and students of Melbourne and Monash Universities.
An opportunity to find out about a critically important human rights organisation here in Australia .
Peace Brigades International (PBI) – Australia invites you to an Information evening in Melbourne for people interesting in finding out more about the work of Peace Brigades International in Indonesia, Nepal, Mexico, Colombia or Guatemala.
The evening is a detailed introduction to PBI’s unique role in protecting human rights and include videos, presentations and discussions about PBI’s work facilitating peace-building initiatives and providing protective accompaniment for human rights defenders, organisations and communities threatened by political violence.
Wednesday 7 July 6pm at Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane , Melbourne
The night is free but book to reserve a place via pbiaustralia@peacebrigades.org or 03 9016 3769
More info at http://www.pbi-australia.org/
What are the most effective ways to advocate for refugees in the current Australian political climate?
How do we lobby for change and campaign on issues such as increased quotas, boat arrivals and detention centres?
Find out at the Humanitarian Crisis Hub’s FREE information session on refugee advocacy.
Guest speaker Pamela Curr is the Campaign Coordinator of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and is a long-time advocate for refugee rights.
5:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday 22 June
Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Register online here
