Dear Neville,
It’s International Refugee Week. People around the world are celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions made by refugees to the countries that offer them safety.
That safety is more important than ever.
We’re in the middle of a global refugee crisis — the worst since World War II. It’s forced almost 20 million refugees from their homes, fleeing war and persecution in countries like Syria and Burma.
Australia could make a real difference to the lives of these children and their families.
Instead, for almost two years, children have been locked up in Australia’s detention centre on Nauru in inhumane conditions.
Just this month, former Nauru staff came forward with testimony that has brought to light numerous cases and allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape of women and children on Nauru, including the abuse of children as young as two years old.
It’s heartwrenching. Nothing can justify exposing children to this.
In June 2013 — with the support of people like you — we got all children released from detention on Manus Island. We can give the kids on Nauru the same chance to have a safe, happy childhood in Australia.
But we need your help.
In hope,
Graeme McGregor
Refugee Campaign Coordinator
Amnesty International Australia
PS. The more people take action, the more powerful our message will be. Please forward this email to your friends and family and ask them to
help the children on Nauru.
