A coalition of Victorian groups campaigning for rights for refugees in Australia

AUSTRALIAN REFUGEE ACTION NETWORK conference 7-8 July 2018

            Australian Refugee Action Network Conference 2018  is open to anyone interested in refugee activism and advocacy. Gather with other activists and advocates on 7th & 8th July to: DISCUSS the political context and campaign priorities. SHARE IDEAS and experience for mobilising and effective campaigning. EXPLORE IDEAS for strengthening national coordination. Registration $75 full / $40 concession Includes lunches Bookings www.trybooking.com/375468 More details on the ARAN website: australianrefugeeactionnetwork.wordpress.com/conf-2018/ Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AustralianRefugeeActionNetwork Email austrefugeenetwork@gmail.com Conference…

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Palm Sunday Melbourne Walk for Justice 2018 – Review

The 2018 Melbourne Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees was a outstanding expression of support for Refugees and Refugee Rights. With a crowd reported at over 8,000 people calling for a fundamental change to Australia’s policies towards Refugees and Asylum Seekers. People from all walks of life, groups from all parts of the community listened to speakers such as Tim Costello from World Vision Australia, Abdul Aziz Adam live from Manus Island and Anwar Ibrahim a Rohingyan refugee and other speakers…

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Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees 2018

The  2018 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees is on March 25, at the State Library Melbourne (Corner Swanston & Elizabeth Streets) at 2.00pm. With music and “Warm up” activities from 1.30 PM The Walk will be starting at the State Library and take a route that returns to finish at the State Library. Confirmed speakers for the event in Melbourne include: Tim Costello, Chief Advocate World Vision Australia Abdul Aziz Adam live from Manus Island. Aziz is a…

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2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees

The 2017 Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees will be on Sunday 9th April, 2017 starting at the State Library of Victoria. We kick off with music at 1.30pm and with speakers at 2.00pm before walking. Flyers for the event will be available shortly, but in the meantime please follow the Facebook event page here

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Palm Sunday 2016 #Walk4Justice: A Great day in Melbourne

Thousands of Melbournians joined the #Walk4Justice on Palm Sunday 2016. Adding their voice to the calls to Close Manus and Nauru, provide permanent protection and to free refugees from mandatory detention. People from all walks of life including health workers, teachers, office workers, factory workers, unionists, religious groups, grandparents, parents, students and more combined to send a message to the Australian government to #LetThemStay and #BringThemHere. Support for refugees is simply a call for fair treatment for people in need.…

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