Our Climate, Our Rights: An evening of stories, solidarity and action
Description
Join Amnesty International Australia for an inspiring evening exploring the connection between climate change and human rights. Hear stories and perspectives from First Nations, Pacific and other frontline communities, connect with people committed to climate justice, and discover how you can take meaningful action. Together, we’ll build solidarity, celebrate people-powered change and help shape a fairer, safer future for everyone.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Time: 5:30pm for food, refreshments and networking for a 6.15pm official start
Location: Amore, 71 Jane st West end, Brisbane, Queensland
You’ll hear from incredible speakers including Gamilaraay, Kooma man Boe Spearmin, President of Pacific Islands Council Queensland Ema Vueti and disability and climate activist Brendon Donohue
Speaker bios below, further speakers to be announced
A light dinner and drinks will be provided. This event is 100% free to attend but registration is essential and tickets are limited.
This event is part of a series in different cities launching Amnesty International Australia’s Strategic Priorities for 2026–2030, with a focus on our campaign on climate justice and human rights.
Would you like to host a small stall at this event? Email inari.saltau@amnesty.org.au to discuss.
Lineup
Boe Spearim
Boe Spearim is a Gamilaraay and Kooma man, and a member of Gamilaraay Next Generation, a collective of Gomeroi/Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay young people campaigning to defend Country against agricultural and mining interests, including Santos' Narrabri Gas Project.
Ema Vueti
Ema Vueti is the President of the Pacific Islands Council of Queensland, a non-project community organisation which advocates for the wellbeing, rights, and aspirations of all Pacific Islanders across Queensland, and champions Pacific voices advocating for climate justice and sustainable futures. She has extensive experience in consulting, advocacy and research with Pacific communities.
Brendon Donohue
Brendon Donohue is a disability and climate advocate living with blindness, glaucoma and Peters Plus Syndrome. He speaks out through his lived experience of being trapped in his apartment building for ten days after the 2022 Brisbane floods, on the disproportionate impacts of climate change on people with disabilities, and campaigns to ensure nobody is left behind during climate disasters.
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