Dear Friend and Amnesty International Supporter,
Thank you for your ongoing support of Amnesty International Australia.
I would like to let you know about a very special Victorian event -
Amnesty Internationals Australia's Charity Comedy Gala - Stand Up For
Your Rights! I hope that you and your friends can join us for this
exciting extravaganza.
*Amnesty International Australia’s Charity Comedy Gala Stand Up For Your
Rights* is being held on 25th of October at the Comedy Theatre in
Melbourne. This exciting night will have you rolling around the floor
laughing while supporting human rights! Featuring Dave O'Neil, Tom
Gleeson, Hung Le, Gerard McCulloch, GUD (Paul McDermott, Cameron Bruce
and Mick Moriarty), Charlie Pickering, Terri Psiakis, Dave Williams,
Michael Chamberlian, Chris Bennet, Nellie Thomas, Ciel Stowe, Man Bites
God, The Pinch and The 6 and hosted by Craig Reucassel and Chris Taylor
from CNNNN.
This impressive line up of some of Australia's leading comedians will be
a fantastic night out! Use your freedom to support human rights and
enjoy three hours of comic relief. Tickets through ticketek
(www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849 ) $45/$35conc. Visit
www.amnesty.org.au for more information.
Other events on Amnesty International Australia's 2003 Victorian
calendar include:
- The 24th and 25th of October is *Candle Day* - a street based
fundraising and awareness day when thousands of volunteers across
Victoria collect funds and distribute badges on local streets,
workplaces, schools, churches and in Melbourne's CBD. Visit
www.amnesty.org.au/candleday
- The *Freedom Festival* is a national music and dance festival with
the motto of "do good, feel good". There are four Victorian music/dance
events as part of the Freedom Festival - visit www.amnesty.org.au/freedom
*- Harmonies - Music of Faith *on the 7th of December is set to be a
musical adventure - a concert in celebration of International Human
Rights Day. With music from a large variety of religions included,
please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 03 9427 7055 on
Thursdays for more information.
*- On Dec 13th Daybreak in Detention* is a public action to celebrate
Human Rights Day. Daybreak in Detention is a 12 hour overnight 'sit in'
to raise awareness and raise dollars for defending human rights. To
start your own Daybreak in Detention Centre or to join up with a local
group - contact the Victorian Activist Resource Centre on 03 9427 7055.
To keep in regular contact with the activities and events of Amnesty
International Australia in Victoria, you can subscribe to our free
regular email bulletin - VicActivE. To join, simple send a blank email
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For information on getting involved with Amnesty International and its
local groups, campaigns and activities, please visit our website at
www.amnesty.org.au/getintouch/vic or contact the Victorian Activist
Resource Centre on 03 9427 7055 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Thank you once again for your ongoing support of Amnesty International
Australia and the global defence of human rights! We hope to see you at
our Charity Comedy Gala Stand Up For Your Rights!*
*Kind regards*
*Anna*
*Anna Skarbek*
*Victorian President*
Amnesty International Australia
Victorian Activist Resource Centre
PO Box 1333
14 Risley Street
RICHMOND NORTH VIC 3121
T: 03 94277055
F: 03 94271643
E: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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