JustAct is an initiative of Justice and International Mission (JIM), a unit of the Uniting Church in Australia (Vic/Tas Synod).
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Action 37 - Show international students that you care
There has been a lot of recent media attention about the plight of Indian international students in the community. JustAct held a forum last year (2008), Education at the Edges, which highlighted challenging issues for local and international tertiary students. This month JustAct is focussing on two issues that have a negative financial impact on international students. We finish with a suggestion for local community action.More »
Action 36 - Illegal logging is stealing
Illegal logging is one factor driving deforestation in countries who can least afford it.More »
Action 35 - Realise Human Rights!
Human rights are basic, universally accepted principles to guide the way that we treat each other. They describe what is necessary for each person to live a life of dignity to the fullness of their potential. Respect for human rights is needed to create a just world founded on a common humanity.More »
JustAct offers information and ways to work towards transforming situations of injustice in our local communities, across our country and throughout the world. It is easy to feel that your voice is not enough, but the more we speak out together the louder that voice is. Be a part of creating change, no matter how big or small your contribution is, every voice counts!
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How it all works
Join the network (at the top of the page) to receive a monthly alert letting you know a new opportunity to make a difference is on this site and ready for you to take action. Each month we focus on a different social injustice and offer ways to take action.
Membership is free and all are invited to join.
The team at JustAct are also running a number of workshops and events around Melbourne. Join the network to also be the first to hear about them!
To find out more about the JustAct team or to contact us follow here.
Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009The Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards recognise young Victorians and Tasmanians between the ages of 16 and 30 who are making a contribution to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally. One Award recipient will receive a $4000 grant to continue their work. Encouragement Awards up to $1000 are also offered. Deadline: Last day in August (each year). For more information…
An Offering of Letters
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Micah Challenge is calling Christians all over Australia to pick up their pens to fight poverty. The ‘Offering of Letters’ campaign asks churches and other Christian groups to prayerfully write a letter to the Prime Minister calling for generosity and justice for 1.2 billion people who live in extreme poverty. The letters will be delivered to Mr. Rudd during the Micah Challenge national gathering, ‘Voices for Justice’, in September.
The Offering of Letters kits for organisers and participants can be downloaded
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“Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.”
