social justice handbook 2012
social justice handbook: contents Faculty Society Equity Representatives UWA Student Guild Representatives Social Justice on Campus The Social Justice Handbook was produced by UWA Arts Union, Public Affairs Council and UWA Student Guild. Disclaimer: The views of this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, UWA Arts Union or the UWA Student Guild.
social justice handbook: editor Welcome to the UWA Arts Union Social Justice Handbook for 2012! This is the first year that UWA Arts Union has created the handbook, with the aim of collating all the information on social justice activities, groups and representatives on campus. The colours throughout the handbook signify the different groups on campus; purple is for the Equity Officers of the UWA Faculty Societies, green is for Guild Representatives and blue is for Social Justice on Campus. Thank you to the UWA Arts Union, in particular Lauren Wiszniewski who designed the booklet, and the UWA Student Guild, in particular Alex Pond. Enjoy this booklet, use it wisely and look out for one next year! Kelsie White, 2012 Equity Officer UWA ARTS UNION
UWA Arts Union: president In traditional student style Wikapidea delivered the goods when defining Social Justice. “Social Justice” generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principals of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights and that recognises the dignity of every human being. So many of the wonderful clubs on campus as well as the guild/faculty societies contribute to a university that its culturally, economically and ideologically diverse. They help provide a channel for the different kinds of students we have here at UWA which is what makes this campus so incredidible. This respect for diversity allows an environment that not only encourages acceptance, but also provides an outlet and avenue for many students to explore beyond their own world and discover how incredible it is to advocate or raise awareness about a particular cause. Clubs and Faculty Societies really are the best way to get involved. You meet some amazing people and take part in some awesome projects. I’m so lucky to have the privilege of advocating for students this year as Arts Union President and I’m so proud of the work that students are doing on this campus. So don’t be shy, get involved! Your life and the lives of those surrounding you will be better off for it. Priya Brown 2012 president UWA ARTS UNION
UWA Arts Union: equity ofFICER Hello fantastic reader! You look great today. Did you change your hair? My name is Kelsie White and I’m the UWA Arts Union Equity Officer for 2012. It’s my job to fund raise for different causes and charities, educate students on different social movements and involve students in causes they are passionate about. So far this year I’ve helped students on campus donate blood, become organ donors and raise money for great causes they are passionate about. Working with so many different people on campus has really opened my eyes to a few things. Firstly, I can achieve anything I put my mind to. There is a whole support network around me now that helps me get to where I want to be. Secondly, people care. People from all over campus want to be involved and learn about new movements all the time. Case in point, this years Live Below the Line Campaign. I’ve already talked to students who have participated before, are participating this year and those that are donors. I think it’s incredible to see so many people involved in a single cause and a single movement, and be incredibly passionate about what they’re doing. I have been inspired every step of the way. For more information on Live Below the Line, check out: www.livebelowtheline.org/au. My job also involves handling disputes on campus that may surround issues of equity. If you ever feel like a lecturer, tutor or student is bullying you on the basis of your race, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability or any other factor then please come and see me. As your student representative, the UWA Arts Union and I are all here to make sure that these cases never happen, and we’ll be there for you if they do.
I also get a couple of other fun jobs! This year I’m running Charity Gala, the night that launched these colourful little booklets. I also helped create this booklet. I get to partake in charity, fund raising events such as Prosh (where I got to decide the theme for all Arts Students), Live Below the Line and Relay for Life. I get the honour of inviting someone heavily involved in social justice to come and speak to students at UWA in second semester, and run a brand new event this year that will be UWA’s version of the Holi Festival in India (think bags of bright colourful chalk, and lots of fun). If you want to get involved with UWA Arts Union, and in particular the Equity portfolio, please contact me anytime at artsunionequity@gmail.com. I would love to hear YOUR ideas and what YOU are passionate about. Kelsie White 2012 Equity Officer UWA ARTS UNION
science Union: equity & DIVERSITY Equity forms the ebb and flow of what a society should function on. Being an all-inclusive and accepting body allows not only for the successful and greater diversification of society, but also gives the ability to build and grow an atmosphere in which every individual – regardless of their race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, disability or else – feels accepted and is allowed to successfully and comfortably fulfil their role both to themselves and others. I’m Ra jdeep Singh, and I’m the Equality and Diversity officer for Science Union. It’s an amazing opportunity, especially as I’m part of the committee that caters for one of the largest and most diverse groups of students on campus. These groups extend from students who come from opposite sides of the world, to those studying polar opposite subjects, ranging from neuroscience to anthropology, and from quantum physics to statistics. This allows for an array of different stories, experiences, viewpoints and opinions to arise within the community, raising the exciting challenge to cater for all these unique individuals – something that makes this position a really thrilling and exciting task. I’ve always found myself involved in an array of social justice causes, being heavily involved in organisations such as Oaktree and taking part in movements such as MakePovertyHistory, which all in all, cater to help those who aren’t given equal treatment, yet have every right to, in our ever modernising world. Furthermore, I have found myself spending quite a number of years advocating and speaking on the need for equal rights for all. Sometimes, this constitutes talking for the need, and continuing worldwide implementation and accountability of human rights, and other times it’s making sure that my friends have the right to live a
married life, regardless of his or her sexuality. That said it’s an ever-growing passion and if you feel passion for such causes, even if you’ve never acted on it, I urge you to do so because it’s a very rewarding area to be involved in. You don’t always see the direct effect of your work but having the knowledge that you’re making a difference to someone’s life, somewhere, is an irreplaceable feeling in itself. I will continue to make this part of my life wherever I find myself in the future, and while on campus, I will take it under my belt to continue to passionately involve myself in things that make our campus a more diverse, equal and comfortable place for all. Feel free to message or call me, or catch me off guard while I’m grabbing a coffee, because I’d be more than happy to have a chat or have serious conversations about worldwide ethics! Cheers, Ra jdeep Singh 2012 Equity & diversity Officer science UNION e-Mail: ra jalot.email@gmail.com Mobile: 0405 055 425
Music Student Society : Education and Equity Officer Greetings and Salutations, I’m the Education Vice-President and Equity Officer for the Music Students’ Society. There are very unique issues facing music students so we’re here to help! There’s no doubt that studying music is an expensive endeavour. We have to buy our own instruments and sheet music which is very costly, plus we have private instrumental lessons, as well as paying for accompanists for recitals. Studying music is also expensive in time; we spend many hours in practice and in rehearsal, which makes it hard to fit in work commitments. Thankfully, the Guild offers interest-free loans to students as well as general financial advice, so if anyone is struggling I would urge you to head down to the Guild Student Centre for a chat. If you have any concerns, questions or suggestions regarding the School of Music then feel free to have a chat with me; I practically live here and I would love to hear how you’re getting on. I would also like to stress that music is for everyone. The School of Music and the MSS run a wide variety of concerts and other events to which all are welcome. There are even music ensembles that you can take as broadening units including the orchestra, drum circle and show choir (or Glee Club). This is a great opportunity if you played music at school and want to continue playing in an ensemble, or even if you have no musical experience but would like to give it a go.
Research shows that participating in music is great for mental health, so get involved. Feeling stressed? Lectures getting you down? Come to one of our free Lunchtime Concerts, every Thursday at 1pm in the Octagon. For more information on the School of Music, check out: www.music.uwa.edu.au and for more on the MSS go to www.musicstudentssociety.org. All our upcoming concerts are listed there on our calendar. Joshua Bamford 2012 education & Equity Officer music students’ society e-Mail: education@musicstudentssociety.org
blackstone Society : Equity Officer My name is Rachel. I am passionate about the involvement of university students in equity and social justice initiatives because I believe that it is important for all students on campus to feel included in the initiatives of faculty societies. I also am passionate about the role students have in using degree-related skills to help the community. The Equity and Social Justice division of Blackstone aims to promote an inclusive campus culture at UWA and create opportunities for law students to use their skills to contribute back to the community. Our division includes: Blackstone Volunteering The program has three key components: • SUPPORT the wider community by engaging law students as volunteers in community organisations including cooking dinner for Ronald McDonald House, involvement in two tutoring/ mentoring programs for high-school aged refugees (SAIL and Ignite) and running workshops with over 10 low SES schools to promote the profession and university. • INNOVATE by launching a Legal Advocacy Service in partnership with the Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors. • ENGAGE law students with ongoing law-related community volunteer projects at community legal organisations: Red Cross Friends of International Humanitarian Law, the Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre, CASE for Refugees, Street Law WA and the Wheatbelt CLC.
Women in the Law Mentoring Scheme Where female law students are matched up with a female lawyer to assist them with career skills, goal setting and learning more about the profession. There are three set events: a Breakfast Launch, a Speed Networking Event and a Cocktail Thank you Event. Women in Law Publication Includes articles from students, female politicians and female lawyers about key challenges women face in the workplace and stories of successful women. Mental Health We run 2 Mental Health Workshops to equip law students with the skills to assist people who suffer from a mental illness. We produce web material and calling cards to make students aware of support services available. We also run ‘Mental Health Week’ to promote healthy living and student welfare. We have support and events for: • Indigenous students including the Launch of a mentoring program that partners lawyers from Clifford Chance with Indigenous law students. • Mature Age and Graduate students: mid-year study groups, a ‘coffee crawl’ and the new section on tips for mature age and graduate students in our career’s handbook. • International students: A morning tea. To find out more about our events check out the Blackstone website www.blackstone.asn.au! Rachel Lee 2012 Equity Officer blackstone society e-Mail: equityvp@blackstone.asn.au
University Engineers Club & Economics & Commerce Student Society: Equity Officer While the university does its best to ensure fair access to educational facilities for all students, it’s the role of student societies to facilitate and promote student involvement in other aspects of university life. As most people would agree, providing a social support network is in fact the main function of a faculty society. Opportunities provided to students by faculty societies, including engaging them in university social life, giving them the option to receive mentorship and giving them a platform to have their voice heard, should be equally available to all students. Therefore I believe Equity is one of the most important portfolios for any club or society. Various events and activities are run by your faculty societies as part of this portfolio. One of the programs run by ECOMS is the Women in Business Mentoring Scheme. It provides female students with invaluable advice and support outside of their studies, which could be hard to receive through UWA academic guidance. Another function of Equity Officers is facilitating student engagement in volunteering and giving back to the community. One of the big events coming up this semester is the Live Below the Line campaign. The campaign is run for 5 days and challenges participants to feed themselves with just $2 a day – the equivalent of the International Extreme Poverty Line. The campaign is designed to provide an insight into the challenges
faced by the 1.4 billion people trapped in the cycle of extreme poverty, to educate the public (and especially young people) on issues of global poverty and to raise funds for educational projects in South East Asia. Both UEC and ECOMS have received an overwhelming amount of interest from students looking to join teams to raise funds and awareness on the issue. I’m sure it will be a great bonding experience for the participants as well as a great way to give something back to the community. If you’re interested in finding out more about equity events run by UEC or ECOMS or have any ideas or comments, feel free to contact me on equity@uec.org.au! Similarly, if you would like to join one of the Live Below the Line teams check it out at www.livebelowtheline.com.au and email me! Kristina T-Chenko 2012 Equity Officer University Engineers Club 2012 Equity Officer Economics & Commerce Student Society
uwa student guild: public affairs council president What makes me tick about social justice? As the 2012 Public Affairs Council President, it’s an honour to write a piece for this fantastic initiative by the Arts Union. I especially know that the team who have made this handbook possible are some of the most passionate people about social justice and I wish all the success for the handbook and the Charity Gala. Growing up with working class parents who sacrificed a lot to send my brother and I to an Independent school in the United Kingdom, has made me passionate about social inequality. I spent a big part of my childhood asking questions about social inequality, though at the time it was accepted by my friends and teachers as “just how it is”. Thanks to my parents, I have always believed in equality, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality and age and they installed a fire inside to challenge the injustices in this world. Why is my potential constrained due to my geographical location? Why does the place I go to school have insufficient resources to make me reach my potential? Why should each of my parents have to work 2 jobs each to ensure that I have a secure home to live in? Why should my future partner have to live with earning less than I for being a woman? Why should people be chastised for risking their lives for a better life? Since coming to UWA I’ve been able to channel all that anger into something constructive due to the vast amount of clubs and faculty societies with a social justice mandate. I’ve been a member of a vast range of these social justice clubs and was the President of UN Youth UWA, a club which focuses on the role the United Nations plays on issues such as social inequality. But these clubs still have problems getting exposure and the amount
of support they deserve. This is why I wanted to become the Public Affairs Council President - to give these clubs the support they deserve. The Public Affairs Council is a sub-council of the UWA Student Guild which focuses on issues such as social justice, faith and arts and culture which deserves that extra support on campus. For social justice, we have the Social Justice Collaboration which is made up of all the clubs and faculty societies which have a focus on social justice, some 25 clubs. I’ve been lucky enough to have been both a club representative and the head of the Social Justice Collaboration and I implore all those who have a strong view on social justice to get involved, whether as a member of a club, faculty society or as an active member of the SJC. This year I’ve been proud to see clubs challenge many of the social inequalities we experience right here at UWA and around the world. Clubs challenging issues such as the gender pay gap, fair trade and refugee rights have been active and increasing the exposure of these issues. This initiative by the UWA Arts Union is another step to giving these clubs the support they deserve and helping them achieve their goals. I thank Kelsie and her team for making this possible. Lewis Richards 2012 Public Affairs Council President UWA STUDENT GUILD Facebook: www.facebook.com/UWAStudentGuild e-Mail: pac@guild.uwa.edu.au Website: www.guild.uwa.edu.au
uwa student guild: education council president New Courses – Social Justice through Service Learning Although UWA always valued community engagement, this was not integrated into undergraduate courses before New Courses. The Review of Course Structures report Education for Tomorrow’s World (2008) envisaged future graduates as ‘linked strongly to local, national and international communities in a spirit of ethical participation, social service and responsible leadership’ . This vision required students engage with the wider community to develop awareness, citizenship and leadership. Accordingly, it recommended all undergraduates undertake a structured unpaid ‘service learning’ activity in association with not-forprofit organisations doing community benefit work. So what exactly is ‘service learning’, how does it relate to social justice and has New Courses implemented it successfully? ‘Service learning’ brings to mind an array of activities from casual volunteering to formal internships, but UWA distinguishes it from ordinary “community service”. It goes further; creating an explicit link between community service and learning through guided curriculum-embedded reflection on the civic ethos of that experience. Service learning aims to develop ethical awareness and civic responsibility through practical experience. Students not only gain first-hand insight into specific social justice issues, but are encouraged to critically analyse and integrate that information. This develops graduates with a greater understanding of the roles, implications and potential remedies for social justice and inequity. UWA hopes that, in the long term, this will encourage a much higher level of community engagement by graduates, taking an active and innovative eye to the seminal challenges of our generation.
Additionally, negotiations during the New Courses development enabled the Guild to secure University support, formalisation and recognition for supplementary, or ‘co-curricular’, service learning opportunities. Given the Guild’s proud history fostering community service, many student-led initiatives already existed, but others have become possible because of this cooperation, like the Volunteer Placement Program coordinated by Guild Volunteering Hub. The Guild has a ‘Service Learning Working Party’ of students to gain feedback, and ensure ‘curricular’ and ‘co-curricular’ service learning complement one another. Look in G-News for volunteering updates and your invitation to join the working party! Naomi Elford 2012 Education council President UWA STUDENT GUILD
e-Mail: ed@guild.uwa.edu.au Mobile: 0403885815
social justice on campus: AIESEC
The international platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential
AIESEC is the world’s largest, student-run, not for profit organization, and we provide you with the opportunity to live and work in a foreign countries in areas of management, technology, education and development. AIESEC offers two different internship programs: Global Community Development Program The Global Community Development Program is a 6 - 8 week internships that focuses on creating a positive impact in the host environment, working with NGOs, schools and/or charities. This program tackles issues such as HIV/AIDS awareness, environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility projects and cultural awareness amongst children in countries like Cambodia, Poland, Turkey and Mauritius. Global Internship Program The Global Internship Program is a 12-52 week internship that focuses on developing professional skills in your area of expertise. Besides providing you with valuable international work experience, this program provides you with the chance to live independently and teaches you how to adapt and develop personally and professionally in a new cultural environment in countries like Brazil, China, the Czech Republic and New Zealand.
social justice on campus: AYCC The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) believes that climate change is the single greatest threat facing humanity, and that young people – as the inheritors of this planet – are the key stakeholder in humanity’s response to the climate crisis. However, we also believe that addressing the climate crisis is an opportunity to create a more sustainable, just and fair Australia. Our current national campaign is called ‘Repower’. Rather than waiting for our politicians to make Australia powered by 100% renewable energy, we’re getting started ourselves! We are holding events to ‘repower’ local venues. This reduces emissions locally and educates our communities that 100% renewable energy is possible. AYCC UWA formed in 2011 after a kick start from the conference PowerShift which was attended by over 300 WA youth. Locally, plans have already started to repower UWA. Want more? Like our Facebook page at facebook.com/ayccuwa, head to our website www.aycc.org.au or contact us personally at uwa@aycc.org.au! Phillip Whyte & Robbie Williamson Coordinators of AYCC UWA
social justice on campus: Un YOUTH You might be thinking that the UN focuses on international justice between states more than social justice between people. You might also be thinking that the UN is too big, cumbersome, and bureaucratic to effect any change regarding social justice. I can tell you you’re wrong on both accounts. For social justice to be applied, there needs to be an appropriate framework within which social relations between individuals and groups can be understood, assessed, and characterised as just or unjust. This framework, whether it is geographical, sociological, political, or cultural, has in modern times been the state. We leave it up to the state, the government, to measure various aspects of social justice, such as the distribution of income, as it is the most convenient and straightforward way to do so. Slaves, exploited workers, child soldiers, and oppressed women are above all victimised human beings whose location matters infinitely less than their geographical circumstances. Here is where the UN’s most important work is done. In a world where over the last fifteen years, the international commitment to social justice has seriously deteriorated, the United Nations works to restore the integrity and appeal of social justice. UN Youth works towards students’ better understanding of the UN, it’s workings, what it does, what it could do better, and Australia’s role in the system. Bodie D’Orazio & Grace Hutchison e-Mail: uwa@unyouth.org.au
social justice on campus: sife SIFE UWA are students who identify needs in their community and then come up with solutions to meet that need which are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable. Our projects impact global and local communities spanning from Kenya to India to Remote Western Australia to the Perth CBD. For more information and to join visit: Website: http://sifeuwa.org/wp/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/sifeuwa FAIR TRADE POP-UP SHOP Every day we make choices. Fair Trade seeks greater equity in trading and better working conditions for producers and workers. With a huge range of high-quality products to choose from at affordable prices, the Fair Trade Pop Up Shop offers you the chance to discover a different way of shopping, where you can promote sustainable development by choosing to buy Fair Trade. Come and be surprised. EVERY CHOICE MATTERS! 5th - 20th May in the Perth CBD Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefairtradepopupshop Twitter: @fairtradepopsup e-Mail: thefairtradepopupshop@gmail.com
social justice on campus: the shaanti project Everything we do is based on the belief that when we compromise the air, the water, the soil, and our fellow man, we steal from the endless future to serve our fleeting present. The Shaanti Project is a business whose performance is not measured in profits but in its ongoing ability to empower people from all walks of life without creating even the smallest environmental footprint. Our products are made in Kolkata, India, by women who have previously worked in the sex trade. We have partnered with an outstanding organisation called Freeset who work with us to empower the women of Kolkata. Many of the women are trafficked from Bangladesh, Nepal and rural India with the promise of full time work or an education. For others, poverty has left them without options. The cries of their hungry children drive them to sell their body. The Shaanti Project not only helps to give these women meaningful employment, whose wage is double than what they could receive elsewhere, but we help educate them, and their families. Our products are shipped to Perth, where they are screen printed. The screen printing as well as other administrative duties that are done locally, here in Western Australia, are done with the help of people with disabilities. By purchasing one of our bags you are allowing people to be reintegrated back into society through the provision of employment that they can be proud of. Mankind has long had a vision of a better world for all and we intend to make this dream a reality. To keep up to date with our progress, like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/theshaantiproject or drop us an e-mail at theshaantiproject@gmail.com
social justice on campus: uWA POLitics club Interested in Politics? Keen to Learn More About Global & Local Political Topics? Yearning to fight for social justice? Want to have your opinions heard? Then the UWA Politics Club is the Club for You! The UWA Politics Club is a student club at the University of Western Australia that was set up with six goals in mind: 1. To promote a diversity of political opinions; 2. To be a forum for political debate; 3. To engage the subject of politics on all levels, including student, local, national, international and philosophical; 4. To ensure that the Club be an impartial body, giving equal voice and weight to all viewpoints in politics; 5. To be a forum of extra-curricular activities and thereby enhance the experience of UWA students who have an interest in politics; and 6. To support the political aspirations and goals of our members by providing a means of connection with political organisations and figures. In supporting social justice, we hope to be an organisation that promotes equality, provides a voice to the voiceless, to be ear for those who want to be heard and to harnesses the passions and talents of our members for the great good of those around us. If you would like more info, want to become a member or write for our magazine STATE, Please contact Angus Duncan at politics.club.uwa@gmail.com!
social justice on campus: oaktree The Oaktree Foundation is a youth run aid and development organisation which aims to educate and empower young Australians to lead the movement to end global poverty. Since it was founded in 2003, Oaktree has led the campaign that achieved a $4.3 billion increase per year to Australia’s Aid Program; spent over $2.2 million on education in some of the world’s poorest countries; and has been recognised by the United Nations as the most innovative and effective youth led poverty organisations in the world. The Oaktree Foundation was established in Western Australia in 2005, and now has over 40 young people volunteering their time every week. In just the past 2 years Oaktree WA has given more than 1100 young Western Australians the opportunity to take part in programs and campaigns which will equip them with the skills and knowledge to become lifelong agents of change against injustice and inequality, and raised over $200,000 to provide educational opportunities to disadvantaged young people around the world. If you want to get involved contact Amy Cole, President of Oaktree on 20496994@student.uwa.edu.au
social justice on campus: feminist action network ‘Are you interested in questioning and addressing women’s oppression?’ Feminist Action Network is a group of feminist women and men who exist to oppose sexism and advance feminism both on and off campus. Closing the Gender Pay Gap Over the course of her career, a woman will on average earn $1 million less that her male counterparts. Those who work in traditionally ‘feminine’ fields, like nurses, social workers and teachers, are severely underpaid due to the gendering of these workplaces. FAN is committed to raising awareness of this issue and challenging sexist attitudes that give rise to it wherever possible. Advancing a Woman-Centred Alternative to the Proposed ‘Foetal Homicide’ Laws The recently proposed ‘Foetal Homicide’ laws pose a dangerous threat to women’s abortion rights in WA. While it is essential that extra protection is afforded to women who suffer miscarriage as the result of an assault, FAN is involved in actively promoting a woman-centred alternative that does not place women’s right to choose at risk. Saving the Gender Studies Major In 2012, the Gender Studies ma jor was no longer available at UWA, meaning that no student will be able to take Gender Studies ma jor in the whole of WA. Gender Studies is essential in recognising & challenging the systemic oppression of women. Since sexism isn’t dead, Gender Studies shouldn’t be either. If you are interested in finding out more about these issues or want to find out what FAN is all about, visit our website at www.feministactionnetwork.org or visit out FB page.
social justice on campus: relay@UWA The Cancer Council Relay for Life at UWA has become the Guild’s ma jor charity event for semester two. In its inaugural year, 2010, Relay@UWA raised over $100,000 for the Cancer Council as the first completely studentrun Relay for Life event. Last year we raised even more, and this year we’re targeting $150,000, and we want you to get involved! Relay@UWA itself is a 24 hour event, this year taking place on the 13th and 14th of October. Teams of 10-15 people come together to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. Your team’s aim is to keep your baton moving around the track for the whole time, highlighting the full-time nature of cancer as a disease- cancer patients get no breaks. The event will be the culmination of your team’s fundraising efforts, so we make it awesome. There’s loads of entertainment, and some formalities to celebrate those continue to survive the disease and remember those who have not. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, it affects everyone, in fact 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of cancer before they turn 85. It could be you, or it could be someone you know, but almost everyone is touched by cancer in some way. You can do something to help- money raised at Relay for Life events all over the country goes towards research, prevention, education and support initiatives, so sign up today, before we run out of space! Facebook: www.facebook.com/relayuwa e-Mail: relay@guild.uwa.edu.au Website: www.relayforlife.uwa.edu.au Sign-up online for 2012: www.bit.ly/relayuwa
social justice on campus: amnesty international
Amnesty UWA are a group of students committed to defending and promoting human rights. Our campaigns focus on demanding justice and dignity in Australia and internationally. The core of Amnesty’s work is letter writing. Amnesty UWA meet every second week to write letters demanding the release of prisoners of conscience. As well, in 2012 we are campaigning on behalf of Australia’s Indigenous population to recognise the right of Indigenous people to live on their Homelands. We are also asking UN countries to set up an Arms Trade Treaty to regulate the sale of arms, so that they cannot be used in human rights abuses and war crimes. Amnesty UWA continues to advocate for the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees incarcerated in Australian detention centres, and work to change public awareness and the draconian policies of the Australian government. Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmnestyInternationalUwa e-Mail: amnesty.uwa@gmail.com Website: www.amnesty.org.au
social justice collaboration clubs at uwa • AIESEC • Amnesty International • Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) • Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) UWA • Duke of Edinburgh • Engineers Without Borders • Feminist Activist Network (FAN) • Interhealth • Oaktree • Oxfam • Red Cross • Refugee Rights Activist Network (RRAN) • Rotaract • Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) • UN Youth Australia UWA • UNICEF • Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) • UWA Young UN Women • World Vision (Vision Generation) • Save the Children •