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2005 Events Archive

2005 was a significant Anniversary

Human Rights Week - December. Contact TCGL: 5 Dec. Monday 5.15pm. Launch of HR Week, Hobart Town Hall. Presentation of Tasmanian HR Awards.; 8 Dec. 7 PM. Human Rights Week Debate. Studio Theatre, University of Tasmania. Debaters include: Louise Sanders, Trevor Jackson, Peg Putt, Will Hodgman.
9 Dec. Human Rights Day march from Fountain Roundabout at 12:30. contact Amy on 6223 3245 or tasaia"AT"amnesty.org.au.
9, 10 Dec. Amnesty Candle Day Appeal. Contact Di, the Candle Day Coordinator, on 6223 3245.
Sat 10 Dec. 2:00 - 4:30 UNAA/WILPF Forum "Women's Role in Peace" (UN Security Council Resolution 1325).
Quaker Meeting House, 359 Argyle St. Contact: 6223-6151
Make Poverty History - WTO meets in Hong Kong.: 10 December 11am - 1 pm. Free Concert. Parliament House lawns. Contact TCGL 0400 824 261
Land Mines Clearance Barbeque: 11 December Sunday 11am - 3 pm. Soundy Park (cnr Argyle & Burnett St). $5 - $10 to support MIVAC. BYO picnic. Fun, games & music. Details & flier from MIVAC.
Peace Coalition discussion and end-year gathering.: Replacing the November meeting.
Sunday 11 Dec. 2 pm at 6 Victoria St.
End-of-year party: UNAA TCGL Oxfam.: 16 December 5 pm. International House 4 Battery Square. Bring a plate.
Terror Laws rally: 12 Nov. Saturday 12.30pm - 1.30pm Parliament House Lawns.
Speakers: Alison Wiss, Peg Putt, Ella Hadad, Simon Cocker, Roland Browne.
Tasmanian Council for Civil Liberties. Our civil liberties must not be legislated away. Paul Storr. 6295 1214 or email.
Palestine, Israel and the Gaza pullout: Eyewitness Kim Bullimore spent three months in the occupied West Bank in 2004 with the International Women's Peace Service
Thurs. 3 Nov. 6:30 pm. (6:00 pm cheap meal.) Hobart Activist Centre, 225 Murray St. Ph 6234 6397, 0413 976 638. ($5 suggested donation).
Peace Rally: 4 Nov. Outside Hobart Town Hall - Macquarie St/Elisabeth St
4 pm "Honk for Peace";
5 pm Speak-out (including Melbourne activist Kim Bullimore and Sabri Sampson from the Muslim Association)
Human Rights Forum - with Dr Sev Ozdowski, H R Commissioner.: - on the National Action Plan of the Federal Government.
Friday 4 November: 10.00 to 2.00. "Free lunch". All welcome.
Meeting Room on 2nd Floor 99 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Info, RSVP: Pym Trueman 6229-4269 Download flier.
TIMOR L'ESTE: Current Challenges - Jose Ramos Horta: Mon 7 Nov. 7 pm. Burbury Theatre, University of Tas. Hobart. Free public lecture, Aust Institute of International Affairs.
Amnesty International Annual Quiz Night: October 26, 6:30pm, Republic Bar, North Hobart. $15 or $12.
Anti-poverty Week - Make Poverty History: Monday 17 October. 12 noon, Elizabeth St Mall, contact Linley Grant. All events organised through the Hobart Anti-Poverty Coalition, an informal group of individuals and organisations including: World Vision, Oxfam Australia, TasCOSS, United Nations Association of Australia (Tas), Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning, Amnesty.
United Nations Day - 24 October: 10:30 UN Police Association: Memorial at the Cenotaph on the Domain, Hobart.
12:30 UN 60^th Anniversary Luncheon: Parliament House Hobart. Speaker: Ali Kazak Ambassador, General Palestinian Delegation, Canberra. $25 or $20. RSVP Margaret Reynolds: 0418181843 or 62241382.
Organic Farming changing lives in Uganda: Wed 5 October, 7:30 pm, Quaker Meeting House Josephine Kizza will tell her story. Contact 6229 5017
Make Poverty History: 10 September - as Millennium Summit meets in New York.
Get your White Band and wear it!
Hobart: 12 - 2 pm Parliament House Lawns. Contact: Mary Blake or 0410 593 521.
Launceston: 12 - 2 pm Civic Square. contact Grant Maynard
All events organised through the Hobart Anti-Poverty Coalition, an informal group of individuals and organisations including: World Vision, Oxfam Australia, TasCOSS, United Nations Association of Australia (Tas), Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning, Amnesty and many more.
Interfaith open day (Muslim, Jewish and Christian): Sunday 18 September, 2:30 pm. At the new Mosque, 166 Warwick Street, Hobart.
Committing the three faith communities to the cause of peace; to celebrate a common humanity as the children of Adam, and show solidarity between three of the world’s great religions in our Hobart setting. The afternoon will take the form of readings and hymns from the three traditions, followed by refreshments. Contact Rev’d Michael Tate : 0418 397 602.
UN International Peace Day - has its own Web site.: Wednesday 21 September.
It is also an International Day of Prayer for Peace.
United Nations Association (Tas) AGM and 30th Birthday of International House.: Sunday 25 Sept, 2:00 pm, 4 Battery Square.
Tasmanian Peace Trust Lecture:: "Restoring Justice, Truth and Compassion to Australia's Agenda" - Sister Veronica Brady
Sunday 21 August, 2:00 PM. Stanley Burbury Theatre, University of Tasmania.
Contact: Peter Jones: (h) 62782380. pdpjones@mpx.com.au
Hiroshima - 60 years on. Commemoration planning.: Sun 31 July, 2 PM, final planning meeting, 6 Victoria St.
Hiroshima - 60 years on. Commemoration events Word flyer.: Details, posters and film clips available.
Thu 4 Aug, 6:30 PM, State Theatre, "Hiroshima, Mon Amour"
5 - 7 August: Audio Visual Exhibition: photographs, films and documentaries in hall above Sirens Restaurant 6 Victoria St.
Sat 6 Aug: -
10:30 AM, Multi-faith Service, St David's Cathedral Hobart,
with 'The Armed Man: a Mass for Peace' by Karl Jenkins. Contact: Tas Council of Churches, 6234-2543 Flyer image.
12 Noon, Commemorative rally, Parliament House Lawns.; Speakers: Lord Mayor, Rob Valentine: Mayors for Peace
Rikki Mawad: United Nations Youth Association
Professor Ian Lewis AO: Children, war and depleted uranium
Rob Henderson: justice and human rights.
Taiko Drummers and music.
Contact: Linda Seaborn 6223 5079
Blowin' in the Wind - Meet the Director, David Bradbury: Sat 16 July, 6 PM 6 Victoria St Hobart.
A new film about DU weapons in Australia.
Special Screening. Entry donation $20/$10.
"America, the UN, US and Australia" - luncheon speaker: Mon 18 July, 12:00 - 2:00, Parliament House Hobart.
John Langmore, UN Division for Social Policy & Development.
$20/$18 - 2 courses. RSVP Pym Trueman 6229 4269
"Innocent Voices" -: Friday 22 July, 7:30pm. Film produced by UNESCO about the impact of civil war on children. Set in El Salvador. (Spanish with English subtitles)
Sirens Restaurant, 6 Victoria St, Hobart. Ring 6223 5079.
Palestinian people's visions & dreams: Sun 24 July 2 PM 29 Bathurst St (Scots Church)
Zack Sabella, Middle East Council of Churches.
Contact: TCC, 6234-2543.
National Landmine Action Week - 23rd-29th May 2005: 12 noon Tues 24 May: Launch of the week in Elizabeth St Mall, Hobart. Austcare and International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Aust Network (ICBL-AN). Details and donations: Gill Paxton, 6227-8191. gpaxton@ tassie.net.au
Sorry Day National Day of Healing - 26 May: 11:30 - 12:30, Botanical Gardens in Hobart. A native hibiscus will be planted as a symbol of the Stolen Generations. Picnic afterwards. All welcome. Contact: Debra 0417 358 363, brine@ netspace.net.au. Pamela 0427 348 766
Reconciliation Week -: Sunday 29 May 3 PM. Multi-faith service: Town Hall, Hobart. Terry Sussmilch Ph:6272 6521

Attacking Poverty With Micro-credit: Wednesday 20 April 2005; 5.30 to 7.00 p.m. Public discussion with Corinne Proske, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, National Australia Bank. Parliament House, Hobart. Contact: Pym Trueman, (03) 6229 4269 pym@tassie.net.au.
Poverty Coalition Planning Forum - All welcome!: Friday 22 April 2005. 9.30-12.30 Glenorchy Civic Centre. RSVP by Wednesday 20 April, David Owen 6231-0755 david@tascoss.org.au
Hobart Peace Coalition next meeting: Sunday 24 April, 6 Victoria St Hobart.
Nuclear Non Proliferation public forum: Wednesday 27 April 8:00 pm University, Sandy Bay Burbury Theatre. Speakers: Kevin Rudd, Rob Valentine, Matthew Sussex, Ian Newman. Details and Flyer .
WILPF 90th Birthday celebration: Thursday 28 April, 2:30 - 6:00 pm, at Women Tasmania 140 Macquarie St. RSVP Margot Roe 6223-6152.
Peace Rally, Saturday 19 March: 12 Noon Parliament House lawn Hobart.
Iraq: Two years too many; bring troops home, not send more.
Nuclear & uranium weapons abolition.
Build a world beyond violence.
Contact: 0413 976 638 or 6234-2293
Download A4 Word poster/handbill for the rally.

Wednesday 9th March International Women's Day: Women Tasmania 140-142 Macquarie St Hobart.
5.30-7pm Drinks & nibbles Entry by donation. Speaker: Rosa Xavier, Founder & Director of Grupo Feto Foinsa'e Timor Young Women's Association. Songs from Ajak Kwai. Raffle. RSVP to Women Tasmania 6233-2208. Amnesty & IWDA.

Iraq pre-election fire sale: Much of Iraq has been sold off to outsiders. Saturday 29 January 11:30 Salamanca Lawns, Hobart - come to buy your piece of Iraq (if there is any left!).

2004 archives

"Time to go John!": An excellent movie! Not to be missed!
Thursday 7 Oct, 8:30 pm. State Cinema North Hobart.
Candle Day 8-9 October - Amnesty International fundraising: Contact Brendan for information and offers to help
Pre-election rally - "End the Lies": Saturday 2 Oct, one week before the election,
12 noon Regatta Ground, march for
1:00 pm rally at Parliament House lawns.
International Peace Day: Tuesday 21 September: 12:30 pm Elizabeth St Mall, Hobart. Celebrate peace together! Organiser: United Nations Association (Tas).
Hiroshima Day - 6 August.: No action is planned for Hobart this year. The 60th anniversary will be commemorated in 2005.
"Handover" ceremony for Iraq: Wednesday 30 June 4:45 - 5:30 Franklin Square Hobart.
Bring candles and lanterns for the puppet handover.
Speakers: Harry Quick, Widad Al-Shawi and puppets.
Download a PDF poster to display.
Land Mines Week 16 - 22 May: Tue 18 May, Noon Elizabeth Mall, Hobart. Launch by Deputy Lord Mayor Eva Ruzicka.
Wed 19 May, 7:30 pm Quaker Meeting House Argyle St. Talk by John Rodsted, photo journalist of Campaign to ban landmines.
Contact: Yabbo Thompson 62349857.
National Sorry Day: Sunday 23 May 12:30 at Murrayfield, Bruny Island.
Monday 24 May Glenorchy Civic Centre, 10 am to 2 pm,
and Friends School Carr St Hobart 6:45 pm: -; "Rabbit Proof Fence" with Author Doris Pilkington.
Wednesday 26 May, Noon - 2:30 at Risdon Cove.
All details on Journey of Healing (Tas). Download fliers.
Doris Pilkington's Sorry Day talk.
Women in Afghanistan today: Sunday 9 May, 2 - 4 pm, 6 Victoria St Hobart (upstairs)
Miriam Rawi of RAWA will "tell like it is" after the Taliban.
Contact Gay Moonie 6234-2896, gmoonie@tassie.net.au
"Beijing + 10" Caravan. Have your say on women's rights:: Wednesday 28 April 9.30am –11.30am (morning tea)
Wednesday 28 April 5.30pm- 7.30pm (light refreshments).
At Women Tasmania 1800 001 377 or 6233-2208 wtadmin@dpac.tas.gov.au -- RSVP.
Contact: Yabbo Thompson 6234 9857
"Oil & Self-determination in Iraq and East Timor": 26 April, 7:30 pm University Centenary Theatre, Sandy Bay.
Cecilio Freitas (East Timor People's Action)
Kerry Nettle (NSW Greens Senator)
Info: Helen Burnet 0417 284 267, burnethelen@yahoo.com.au
Refugee information meeting 26 March, 5:00 pm: "When is a refugee not a refugee?" at Duncan Kerr's office 188 Colins St. Organised by UNAA: 6229-4269.
UN and Iraq - 16 March 2004.: Free public forum organised by UNYA and UNAA - 7:30 pm Burbury Theatre, University Sandy Bay. Details
Iraq war commemoration - 20 March 2004 global day of action: Hobart 11:15 - 11:45 Franklin Square: Silent Vigil. Details
Hobart: 12 noon, Franklin Square: march to Parliament house for rally. Details; Hobart Peace Coalition planning meeting: 2 pm 14 March.
International Womens' Day - March 2004: Women Tasmania has a programme of events from 6 - 18 March. These include:
WILPF gathering for women 8 March, 12 noon Parliament House lawns. To promote Security Council resolution 1325.
IWD Dinner 8 March 7:30 pm Corus Hotel. $30 Tickets:6225-1425
IWD Breakfast 9 March 7:10 am Wrest Point. $15 tickets from Women Tas 140 Macquarie St.
Public Forum "prevention of trafficking in women and girls" 9 March 7:30 pm 180 Elizabeth St.
IWD Rally 13 March: "Wages and Welfare not Warfare" 1:30 Parliament House lawns. Contact: Anthea - 6234 6397, hobartiwdcollective@yahoo.com.au
Understanding the Sudan 11 March 2004: What Are the Issues in the long-running civil war in the Sudan? Australian Institute of International Affairs forum. 7:00 pm, Room 206, Arts Building, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay. Contact: 6226 7895.

2003 Archives

Human Rights Week: 3 - 10 December 2003: 3 Dec. 5 pm Hobart Town Hall. Launch and awards.
5 Dec. 1 pm Royal Hobart Hospital: March to Parliament House lawns for a rally.
10 Dec. 11:00 - 12:30 Parliament House: A celebration of 100 years of Women's suffrage.
10 Dec. 7 pm Women's History Group dinner ($40, $45). Tickets: Vicki Pearce 6234-5571.
Frontline Spirit Lecture by Starhawk: An international peace and justice worker.; 2 December, 7:30 upstairs 6 Victoria St.
Colin Fox (Scottish Socialist MP): 17 Nov. 7 pm Resistance Centre Murray St.

Wednesday 22 October 5:00 pm - 6 pm Franklin Square	Thanks to all who came to send your peace message to President Bush! National details on http://www.stopdubya.org Get the Arab world perspective from Aljazeera in English.
Friday 24 October 12:30 pm	United Nations Day Luncheon at Parliament House Hobart. More details on the UNAA (Tas) Web site.

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