A 1000 square-metre replica camp in the Treasury Gardens will give people the chance to walk into a camp site modelled on refugee camps in countries such as Chad and Sudan.
Causes of war
Rally: End the war on Afghanistan!
A collection of groups demanding troops to be brought home, refugee status for asylum seekers, genuine civilian based reconstruction aid and funding for independent Afghan women’s rights groups! When: Saturday 10 October, 12pm Where: City Square The rally will be followed by a march to the Victoria Army Barracks
Afghanistan invasion anniversary action
This event is now going to be at 12.00 on the Saturday following the invasion anniversary. Sue Bolton will have the latest details: 0413 377 978
Neuroscience and social change: are we rational beings? Prof Fred Mendelsohn, 2009
Peace rally: Star Hotel anniversary
Arthaus Newcastle is presenting a peace rally commemorating the infamous Star Hotel riots which took place 30 years ago. The rally is raising awareness of UN International Day of Peace, which is on 21 September 2009. Stalls with peace information, musical performances, art, speeches and comedy will be presented.
MAPW fundraiser with pianist Robert Schmidli
Our Canberra member and accomplished pianist Dr Robert Schmidli will be performing again in two MAPW fundraisers in Victoria. The Melbourne concert will take place: Sunday 4 October at Chrysalis Gallery, 179 Gipps St, East Melbourne, 2.30-4.30pm. Program: Beethoven: Sonata