Arid Lands Environment Centre: International Human Rights Day

Thursday, December 11, 2008

International Human Rights Day

This year is the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

In Mparntwe- Alice Springs, people are gathering on Saturday December 13 for an afternoon of speakers, food, poetry and music.

The event will run from 4pm-7pm on the Town Council Lawns.

Performances by:
Warren H Williams
Sunshine Reggae Band (Ikuntji)
Simpson Desert Band (Titjikala)

Poetry Slam featuring :
Steve Gumerungi Hodder, Celestine Rowe and Nooks.

This is part of a national day of action against the NT Intervention.
Speakers will address the impact of the Intervention, current housing lease proposals, outstation funding cuts, and the proposed radioactive waste dump in the NT.

Stand up for human rights on International human rights day!

For more information contact Barbara Shaw 0401 291 166 or Marlene Hodder 8952 5032.

This event is organised by the Intervention Rollback Action Group and endorsed by Central Land Council Full Council.

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