Coming Up

Death Penalty

Our annual Good Friday death penalty prayer vigil will take place on Friday 22 April at noon at Christ the King Church, Churchill Street, Graceville.  As we recall the execution of Jesus, we will take the time to remember those who wait for execution around the world.  We will pray especially for the three Australians on death row in Bali, Scott Rush, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran and also for Titus Ani, the Nigerian detained with them.  All are welcome.

Refugees

The Commission this week issued a release calling on the Federal Government to change its refugee policies which have caused so much suffering and injustice for asylum seekers.  The full release is available on our blog at http://cjpcbrisbane.wordpress.com/ The Refugee Action Collective (RAC) is holding a public meeting to provide information about the memorandum of understanding on the return of asylum seekers between Australia and Afghanistan. There are serious concerns that this agreement may mean that Australia will deport Afghanis back to danger in their homeland.   The meeting will take place on Wednesday 30 March at 6.30 p.m. on the second floor of the TLC Building, 16 Peel Street, South Brisbane.  Speakers will include Sonia Caton, prominent immigration lawyer, Dr Sara Davies, School of Governance & Public Policy, Griffith University, and Hassan Ghulam, Afghani Community worker, the Romero Centre. RAC will also hold a rally to express opposition to the policy of mandatory detention of asylum seekers on Saturday 9 April at 1 p.m. at Brisbane Square (across from the top of the Queen Street Mall), George Street, Brisbane

What’s On

Mar 27 Indonesian Women’s Emancipation Day – speakers, lunch, fashion and dance, 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Griffith Uni Multi-Faith Centre, Nathan, free, but donations welcome, RSVP to Wendy info@believingwomen.org.au or 3350 5802 Apr 16 Qld Nuclear Free Alliance Workshop – considering uranium mining and war games, CEPU Bldg, 41 Peel St, South Brisbane, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Enquiries and register at nuclearfreequeensland@yahoo.com.au Apr 17 Palm Sunday Peace Rally – Brisbane Square, George St, Brisbane (top of Queen St Mall), 2 p.m.

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