Amnesty International Watergardens in Taylors Lakes, Victoria | Community organisation

Amnesty International Watergardens

Locality: Taylors Lakes, Victoria

Phone: +61 401 758 336

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18.01.2022 'Any religion-based legislation must not violate the human rights, including the rights of those belonging to the majority religion as well as of religious minorities and non-believers.' - Michelle Bachelet, High Commissioner for Human Rights In an absolutely horrific and cruel move, Brunei plans to implement stoning to death under new anti-LGBT laws. This has garnered widespread global criticism including from the UN and the Australian Government. As further developments are made, we need to continue to condemn inhumane laws such as these that are in blatant violation of human rights.

18.01.2022 The Victorian Government has plans to destroy these incredible trees that are sacred to the Djap Wurung people. Why is this so important? In the words of the Djap Wurung people - 'To our People, the land is our means of survival. It is our food, spirit, identity and culture. Our lands have a spiritual value and not an economic one. If the land is destroyed so is our dreaming. Our dreaming is our story. It is what connects us to the beginning of time, back to our spirit ances...tors, our creators.' To learn more and to find out how you can help, head to dwembassy.com

12.01.2022 Devastating news from New Zealand after men, women and children shot at by a gunman whilst they were at prayer in two Christchurch mosques. All our thoughts with those impacted by this horrible tragedy and with Muslim communities across the world.