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Refugees and Human Rights Support

Date: 23 July 2002
Author: Amnesty International Australia


A forum for supportive action in Canberra


This forum will address actions that residents in Canberra can take to convince the Australian Government that policies on detention do not meet basic human rights. The forum will also canvass options for residents that will assist refugees and asylum seekers already living in the community.

Speakers:

- Sue Harris (Human rights adviser to ACFOA)will discuss human rights issues.

- Michele Harris (AOM Former Director of Torture Rehabilitation Services ACT)will discuss the clinical impact on detainee.

- Roland Manderson (Media and Policy adviser to Kerrie Tucker MLA) will discuss lobbying skills.

For further information

Contact : Digby Habel
Phone : (02) 6249 8263 (Mon - Fri; 11:00am - 3:00pm) or (02) 62533 0003
Mobile : 0412 653 591
Email : actaia@amnesty.org.au

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