WHERE: Dept of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs cnr Lonsdale and Spring Streets WHEN: 12:45pm -2:00pm, Friday 23 June In support of Kosovar refugees whose visas expire on 30 June, and in support of asylum seekers in detention. Opposed to deporting the Kosovars, and opposed to mandatory detention of asylum seekers arriving without visas. Promoting compassionate treatment and recognition of human rights of asylum seekers. Promoting links between ethnic groups affected by Australian refugee policy, and human rights groups, and other groups (including Aboriginal people) affected by the current government's world view of Australia, i.e. excluding vulnerable groups from power and prosperity. Organised by Justice for Asylum Seekers, an alliance of human rights groups, ethnic communities, religious groups, etc. Theme: WELCOME to refugees from persecution, expressed by welcome mats (bring one if poss, some will be available) Simon O'Neill Vic Refugee Team, Amnesty International 9427 7055 LL.VF -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink