Palm Sunday rally – justice for people seeking asylum

When: 1:00pm, Sunday 9 April
Where: Parliament House lawns
What: National Palm Sunday march for justice for people seeking asylum
Who: Amnesty International Hobart Refugee Rights group, supported by many Hobart community organisations

Speakers:
● Sue Todd, a psychologist who worked at the Nauru Detention Centre.
● Martine Delaney, a local social justice campaigner.
● Peter Jones an Amnesty member since 1961.
Visuals:
● Hundreds of attendees expected
● Banners, flags and messages calling for justice for people seeking asylum

Carol Bristow, co-convenor of Refugee Rights Group said, “We want an end to the deaths, suicides, suffering and despair associated with our Government’s harsh treatment of people seeking safety in Australia. The world faces more unrest and conflict causing people to flee their homes than any time since World War II. We want to regain our national pride, and fulfil our international responsibility towards these vulnerable people. Now, more than ever Australians need to stand together and demand Justice for Refugees,” Ms Bristow concluded.
The Palm Sunday rally commences at 1pm, with speakers to address the crowd. All are welcome to attend.

Email: tasrefugeeteam@amnesty.org.au
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights. We have a vision of a world in which every person enjoys all of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.
Carol Bristow