Join this annual event co-hosted between the Sutherland Shire Amnesty branch and the congregation of Engadine Uniting. We provide the home-baked goodies for you to graze on a yummy morning tea while writing one or more letters. The event will be held in the hall on Sunday morning after the church service.
Date: Sunday 24th November, 2024
Time: 10.15am to 11.45am
Venue: Engadine Uniting Church at 2 Chipilly Ave (corner of Chipilly and Cambrai). There are two disability parking spots out the front, we have an internal stairlift, and gentle ramp access to the building via the garden gate.
What we’ll do: There will be an introduction by Amnesty members who will explain why letter writing works, and which people are the focus of this particular event. Come early to get the pick of the chairs and tables, and help yourself to hot drinks and yummies (including gluten free) that will be available for the whole time so you can sip and scribe.
We will have sample letters to illustrate what sort of things you might write, and you can ask for coaching and assistance as needed whether you are doing it for the first time or have been along before. Easy notes, handy hints and short stories to help you write letters that express our support for people who are prisoners of conscience across the world.
All paper and pens are provided, and Amnesty Sutherland will ensure that all the letters are delivered. Last year we wrote 285 letters in 90 minutes!
Here are some of the people we’ll be supporting this year:
KYRGYZSTAN: Rita Karasartova, concerned for her people’s access to water, peacefully opposed an agreement giving control of a reservoir to Uzbekistan.. Charged with attempting to “violently overthrow the government”, she faces 15 years’ imprisonment and is under house arrest.
MYANMAR: Maung Sawyeddollah was 15 when Myanmar’s military unleashed a campaign of killings and violence against his people – the Rohingya ethnic group – aided by the incitement circulated on Facebook and amplified by the platform’s algorithms. Now, Sawyeddollah and others from his community are calling for reparations.
POLAND: Justyna Wydrzyńska felt compelled to help a woman in an abusive relationship access a safe abortion, which is a crime in Poland. Now Justyna has been convicted, setting a dangerous precedent and making access to safe abortion even harder for those who seek one.
Last year:
A considerable crowd gathered for our annual letter writing action co-hosted by Engadine Uniting Church and the Sutherland Shire Amnesty branch.
Amnesty Sutherland coordinator Kate spoke about why letter writing works and which people will be the focus of our letters this year. Everyone enjoyed a delicious spread of sandwiches and cake while they wrote letters to presidents, ministers of justice, police chiefs and others in positions of power across the world.
Any enquiries or follow up questions to admin@engadine.unitingchurch.org.au
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