LL:DDV: Stop the war on refugees - rally - 1pm, Sun 22/6
World Refugee Day RALLY - Melbourne - SUNDAY 22 June 2003 Meet 1pm State Library (Cnr Swanston & Latrobe sts) marching to Federation Square by 2pm INVITATION TO JOIN WELCOMING PARTY Boatload of refugees expected on 22 June at Yarra Riverside Let's see whether the Ruddock Border Protection Unit can stop this lot. It's all part of World Refugee Day commemoration, organised in Melbourne by Victorian Alliance for Refugees (VAR). VAR committee is asking all supporters of refugees to send a representative of your community or organisation to join a special "Welcoming Party" at about 2pm on old Batman Ave near Federation Square. The Welcoming Party will be joined by thousands of refugee supporters who have marched down from a rally at the State Library which starts at 1pm. "This is how we should treat refugees" - rather than lock them up to deport them, we will assist their settlement in the community. First we'll invite them to speak to us. Refugees from Iraq, Iran, East Timor and Afghanistan will address the rally. Then writer Arnold Zable will speak on the "Act of Humanity" Statement, asking that the Australian government follow our example and grant permanent residency to all refugees on TPVs and in detention. Concise details below. If you can get involved in this action on World Refugee Day, please contact the organising Committee of Victorian Alliance for Refugees: Judy McVey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0418 347 374 Steve Mullins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0413 021 412 Vicki Doherty[EMAIL PROTECTED] 0419 503 077 Harvey Stern[EMAIL PROTECTED]9531 5941 World Refugee Day RALLY - Melbourne - SUNDAY 22 June 2003 Meet 1pm State Library (Cnr Swanston & Latrobe sts) marching to Federation Square by 2pm STOP THE WAR ON REFUGEES - RESIDENCY NOT REJECTION We need to mobilise new forces for the next stage of the fight for human rights and against racism in Australia. Ruddock is threatening forced deportation for Iranians, Afghans, Iraqis and East Timorese - some on temporary visas, some still in detention. END MANDATORY DETENTION END THE 'PACIFIC SOLUTION' HONOUR THE CONVENTION PERMANENT PROTECTION The rally will be chaired by ACTU President Sharan Burrow. There'll be theatre, singing, speakers and puppets. Women for a Humane Refugee Policy will meet beforehand at 12.00pm in the Carlton Gardens (Cnr Victoria & Rathdowne sts) and march to the State Library. Please bring your banner and march as a contingent. THIS ACTION HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY: Victorian Alliance for Refugees, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Rural Australians for Refugees, Refugee Action Collective, Victorian Trades Hall Council, Labor Coalition of Friends of Asylum Seekers, Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria, Labor for Refugees, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, A Just Australia, Women for a Humane Refugee Policy, Permanent Protection for All Network, International Federation of Iranian Refugees, The Victorian Deaths in Custody Watch Committee, The Greens, Socialist Alliance, Darebin Community Legal Centre, Australians Against Racism, Action in Solidarity with Asia and The Pacific, Bula Bula Health Project at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Good Shepherd Social Justice, Actors for Refugees, Brigidine Community for Justice, Kurdish & Turkish Human Rights Group, Islamic Girl's/Women's Group, Friends of the Earth, Amnesty International, Melbourne Congregation of Sisters of Mercy, Fitzroy Learning Centre, Labor Council of NSW, Walk Against the War Coalition, Free the Refugees Campaign, CFMEU (Construction) NSW, Campaign for the Protection of Asylum Seekers, Islamic Society of Victoria. Victorian Trade Unions: AEU, AMWU, ANF, AWU, ETU, VIEU, MEAA, NTEU, TCFUA. to add your name to the list of supporters please contact Victorian Alliance for Refugees working party members: Judy McVey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0418 347 374 Steve Mullins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0413 021 412 Vicki Doherty[EMAIL PROTECTED] 0419 503 077 Harvey Stern[EMAIL PROTECTED]9531 5941 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Stop the war on refugees - rally 22 June
INVITATION TO JOIN WELCOMING PARTY Boatload of refugees expected on 22 June at Yarra Riverside Let's see whether the Ruddock Border Protection Unit can stop this lot. It's all part of World Refugee Day commemoration, organised in Melbourne by Victorian Alliance for Refugees (VAR). VAR committee is asking all supporters of refugees to send a representative of your community or organisation to join a special "Welcoming Party" at about 2pm on old Batman Ave near Federation Square. The Welcoming Party will be joined by thousands of refugee supporters who have marched down from a rally at the State Library which starts at 1pm. "This is how we should treat refugees" - rather than lock them up to deport them, we will assist their settlement in the community. First we'll invite them to speak to us. Refugees from Iraq, Iran, East Timor and Afghanistan will address the rally. Then writer Arnold Zable will speak on the "Act of Humanity" Statement, asking that the Australian government follow our example and grant permanent residency to all refugees on TPVs and in detention. Concise details below. If you can get involved in this action on World Refugee Day, please contact the organising Committee of Victorian Alliance for Refugees: Judy McVey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0418 347 374 Steve Mullins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0413 021 412 Vicki Doherty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0419 503 077 Harvey Stern[EMAIL PROTECTED] 9531 5941 World Refugee Day RALLY - Melbourne - SUNDAY 22 June 2003 Meet 1pm State Library (Cnr Swanston & Latrobe sts) marching to Federation Square by 2pm STOP THE WAR ON REFUGEES - RESIDENCY NOT REJECTION We need to mobilise new forces for the next stage of the fight for human rights and against racism in Australia. Ruddock is threatening forced deportation for Iranians, Afghans, Iraqis and East Timorese - some on temporary visas, some still in detention. END MANDATORY DETENTION END THE 'PACIFIC SOLUTION' HONOUR THE CONVENTION PERMANENT PROTECTION The rally will be chaired by ACTU President Sharan Burrow. There'll be theatre, singing, speakers and puppets. Women for a Humane Refugee Policy will meet beforehand at 12.00pm in the Carlton Gardens (Cnr Victoria & Rathdowne sts) and march to the State Library. Please bring your banner and march as a contingent. THIS ACTION HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY: Victorian Alliance for Refugees, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Rural Australians for Refugees, Refugee Action Collective, Victorian Trades Hall Council, Labor Coalition of Friends of Asylum Seekers, Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria, Labor for Refugees, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, A Just Australia, Women for a Humane Refugee Policy, Permanent Protection for All Network, International Federation of Iranian Refugees, The Victorian Deaths in Custody Watch Committee, The Greens, Socialist Alliance, Darebin Community Legal Centre, Australians Against Racism, Action in Solidarity with Asia and The Pacific, Bula Bula Health Project at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Good Shepherd Social Justice, Actors for Refugees, Brigidine Community for Justice, Kurdish & Turkish Human Rights Group, Islamic Girl's/Women's Group, Friends of the Earth, Amnesty International, Melbourne Congregation of Sisters of Mercy, Fitzroy Learning Centre, Labor Council of NSW, Walk Against the War Coalition, Free the Refugees Campaign, CFMEU (Construction) NSW, Campaign for the Protection of Asylum Seekers, Islamic Society of Victoria. Victorian Trade Unions: AEU, AMWU, ANF, AWU, ETU, VIEU, MEAA, NTEU, TCFUA. to add your name to the list of supporters please contact Victorian Alliance for Refugees working party members: Judy McVey [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0418 347 374 Steve Mullins [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0413 021 412 Vicki Doherty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0419 503 077 Harvey Stern[EMAIL PROTECTED] 9531 5941 .. -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Stop the war on refugees
Stop the war on refugees AAWL meeting Tuesday 1 April at 6 pm Evatt Room, Trades Hall 54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Speakers: Fivo Freitas - East Timor refugees campaign Jerome Small - Baxter detention centre All welcome *** Australia Asia Worker Links - PO Box 264 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia Tel: 61 3 9663 7277 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aawl.org.au Assn No: A1318 ABN: 82 920 590 967 -- -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Sub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsub: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
LL:DDV: Stop the war on refugees--rally 22 September
Stop the war on refugees End racist scapegoating rally and international day of action on 22 September 1pm State Library (cnr Latrobe and Swanston stst) Speakers include: Barney Cooney, ALP Senator for Victoria Andrew Rowe, Councillor, City of Moreland Australian Arabic Council Kate Davison, National Education Officer, NUS Victorian Trades Hall Council Greens Victoria Socialist Alliance Refugee Action Collective This rally coincides with the "Free the Refugees--Solidarity Bus Tour" to Woomera Detention Centre. There will be rallies around Australia and in some European countries. For more info: Refugee Action Collective 0418 347 374 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archived at http://www.cat.org.au/lists/leftlink/ Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink