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The Milton-Ulladulla branch of Amnesty International is spreading its human right message throughout the community, with school visits, morning teas and street stalls.
The group’s main focus is on 305 children in detention on Nauru and indigenous youth injustice, particularly in Western Australia.
Spokesperson for the branch Bree Alzoubi said the group was launched in March 2013 and members were part of a global initiative fighting for human rights and social justice.
“Our community groups aim is to spread awareness about global and national human rights issues and to encourage our community to stand up and have a voice against human rights violators and injustices,” Bree said.
“Our group has held movie screenings at the Ulladulla ExServos for the public to view movies relating to refugees and people smugglers, we have organised human rights authors to speak to the students at Ulladulla High School and we have hosted morning tea fundraisers.
“We also have a presence at local markets so the public can find out about current campaigns and sign petitions that are vital in helping our causes.”
The group currently has 13 members, plus the high school youth group and has been invited to take part in the Cultural Diversity Locally event to be held at the Dunn Lewis Centre next month.
Bree said anyone interested in joining the group can search for Amnesty International Youth & Community, Milton/Ulladulla Region on Facebook or attend the next meeting at the Ulladulla ExServos from 2pm on May 23.
“Everyone is welcome to join our group and take part in our activities,” she said.
“Everyone of our members can help bring change by signing petitions, contacting local MPs and raising awareness within our community by talking to family and friends about current human rights issues.”