Amnesty International regional Youth Conference for Human Rights September 15, 2006

Amnesty International SA/NT is holding its second annual regional Youth Conference for Human Rights September 15-16 at Adelaide University Union.

Registration is open to high school students who want to make a difference and become an ‘Ambassador of Freedom’.

The conference will offer participants the opportunity to learn about human rights issues in Australia and overseas, and develop their own skills to become advocates for human rights.

The program includes a variety of workshops, covering hot debates on human rights issues, sassy campaigning tools, breaking the media code ideas and creative campaigning.

It will feature experienced key speakers, inspiring young leaders, and popular role models. A number of South Australian politicians will also attend the sessions and participate in a live debate.

Speakers include:
-Anton Enus - SBS Newsreader and Journalist
-Tom Zubyrcki - AFI Award Winning Filmmaker
-Julian Burnside QC - Human Rights Expert
-Senator Penny Wong (ALP)
-Senator Kerry Nettle (Greens)
-Hon Michelle Lensink MLC (Lib)
-Iktimal Hage-Ali - Young Leader

Registration is $50 including lunch and morning and afternoon tea each day.

For more information on how to be involved contact Jessica Hemphill, Youth Conference Coordinator, at santevents@amnesty.org.au, or ring (08) 8110 8100.

Official Website: http://sant.amnesty.org.au/home/youth_conference