Contents contributed and discussions participated by Melian Jarvis - Refugees in Australia

UNHCR Regional Office - 0 views

unhcr.org.au/unhcr

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Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, regional office: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. Volunteering opportunities.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) - 0 views

www.ohchr.org/...Introduction.aspx

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In 403 languages (on OHCHR site).

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Universal Human Rights Index (UHRI) - 0 views

uhri.ohchr.org/en

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Database of country-specific human rights information. A project of the OHCHR.

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Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) - 0 views

www.ohchr.org

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Official website: news, publications, text of relevant treaties. Lots of information.

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AlertNet - 0 views

www.trust.org/alertnet

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International humanitarian news site. Has quick summaries of current crises and conflicts, as well as country profiles and some introductory information on relevant subjects such as international humanitarian law.

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Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) - 0 views

www.rails.org.au

local Australian law resources for refugees

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Independent non-profit CLC specialising in immigration & refugee law. Based in West End, Qld. Free legal assistance to people in need, community education, professional education, law reform.

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Centre for Refugee Research (CRR) - 0 views

www.crr.unsw.edu.au

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Interdisciplinary research centre at the University of New South Wales. Research, education, advocacy.

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Villawood Vollies - 0 views

villawoodvollies.wordpress.com

NGO local volunteering opportunities

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Grassroots project using diversional therapy type activities designed to build resilience and help detainees maintain mental and physical health while in detention. Organisation is open to suggestions for new programs depending on the expertise of volunteers; current programs include art, gardening, music, sports. Volunteering opportunities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Grassroots project using diversional therapy type activities designed to build resilience and help detainees maintain mental and physical health while in detention. Organisation is open to suggestions for new programs depending on the expertise of volunteers; current programs include art, gardening, music, sports. Volunteering opportunities.</div>

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DIAC: Visiting people in detention centres - 1 views

www.immi.gov.au/...visiting

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DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) site. Information on how to arrange a visit to someone in a detention centre, what you're allowed to take with you, forms you need to fill out, etc.

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Rethink Refugees - 1 views

www.rethinkrefugees.com.au

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Amnesty International Australia campaign site. No longer updated.

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ChilOut - 0 views

www.chilout.org

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Children Out of Immigration Detention Inc. Non-profit community group campaigning for the rights of under-age asylum seekers; in particular, for a maximum limit of 14 days in immigration detention for children. Public awareness and education, campaigning.

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Australian Government: Contact parliament - 1 views

australia.gov.au/...contact-parliament

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Federal govt website: contact details for federal politicians (including senators), and some tools to help you find the one you're after.

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The Australian Refugee Foundation - 0 views

www.refugeefoundation.org.au

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Formed to procure and manage funds for the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA).

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Rural Australians For Refugees - 0 views

www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org

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Grassroots campaign aiming for a humane and sensible policy on refugees and asylum seekers. No political affiliation. Website is very basic: just the aims and history of the group, no contact information for local groups (you'll have to google it or ask around).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Grassroots campaign aiming for a humane and sensible policy on refugees and asylum seekers. No political affiliation. Website is very basic: just the aims and history of the group, no contact information for local groups (you'll have to google it or ask around).</div>

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Refugee Studies Centre - 0 views

www.rsc.ox.ac.uk

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Part of the Oxford Department of International Development (Queen Elizabeth House) at the University of Oxford. Research, education, policy development.

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Australian Refugee Association - 0 views

www.australianrefugee.org

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Settlement service for refugees, based in Underdale, SA. Support, accommodation, advocacy, training for people who work with refugees and migrants. Volunteering opportunities.

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Women Under Siege - 0 views

www.womenundersiegeproject.org

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Journalism project investigating use of rape and other sexualised violence as tools of genocide and conflict. Public education, activism. Site has background information on a number of conflicts, and a live, crowdsourced map of rape in Syria. Project of Women's Media Centre (WMC), originated by Gloria Steinem.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Journalism project investigating use of rape and other sexualised violence as tools of genocide and conflict. Public education, activism. Site has background information on a number of conflicts, and a live, crowdsourced map of rape in Syria. Project of Women's Media Centre (WMC), originated by Gloria Steinem.</div>

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Letters For Ranjini - 1 views

lettersforranjini.com

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Ranjini is one of a number of refugees now facing a lifetime in detention. Letters for Ranjini is a public awareness campaign; the aim is just and humane treatment for refugees and asylum seekers, and particularly an end to indefinite detention.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ranjini is one of a number of refugees now facing a lifetime in detention. Letters for Ranjini is a public awareness campaign; the aim is just and humane treatment for refugees and asylum seekers, and particularly an end to indefinite detention.</div>

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Child Soldiers International - 0 views

www.child-soldiers.org

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International human rights research & advocacy organisation, based in London. Reports available for download from the site. Funded by some governments, charitable trusts and foundations, and individual donations.

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Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) - 0 views

ccvt.org

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Canadian non-profit providing support for torture survivors, primarily refugees. Publications, essays, guides for supporters, background information.

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