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Australia is a directory of the major websites dedicated to helping the refugee
cause in Australia. The Top Sites pages offer a summary of a few of the major websites offering information and action that you can take. The Directory is a complete listing of more than 70 Australian refugee and asylum seeker-related sites. |
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HREOC NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION |
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A Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Inquiry has found that children in Australian immigration detention centres have suffered numerous and repeated breaches of their human rights. This report was tabled in parliament on May 13, 2004. http://www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights/children_detention_report/index.html |
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CHILOUT - Children out of Detention A group of parents and citizens opposed to the mandatory detention of children in Australian immigration detention centres (IDCs). We are appalled that Australia's treatment of asylum seekers breaches several UN Conventions to which we are a signatory, in particular the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CROC). We cannot stand by and witness the mistreatment of children carried out in our name and on our behalf. |
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SIEV X NATIONAL MEMORIAL PROJECT The Siev X National Memorial Project is an Australia-wide Young People's Art Collaboration, to design and build a memorial to the people of Siev X, on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, the national capital. |
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COMPARISONS - SEEKING ASYLUM IN AUSTRALIA AND CANADA Taking a detailed look at the Australian and Canadian systems this site allows you to actively explore the refugee experience from the time of arrival to the point of decision and to compare alternative onshore asylum seeker processing models. |
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RURAL AUSTRALIANS FOR REFUGEES (RAR) began in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales in October 2001. We are an informal group of concerned citizens prepared to work hard to turn this country away from an inhumane and bizarre policy. Our members range from National Party to Greens we never ask about each other's political allegiances. |
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WE ARE ALL BOAT PEOPLE Our goal is to help to create a change in the Government's policies and legislation. The Boat People image is our way of providing a simple, clear and powerful message that expressed the feelings and concerns of many Australians. If enough people take action, we believe the Howard Government will be forced to respond to the Australian community's concern." |
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