International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust: 27 January 2011
This function was organised by the UNAAWA, the National Council of Jewish Women WA and the City of Perth. A brief ceremony was held at the Memorial to the Victims of the Holocaust in Stirling Gardens (corner St. Georges Terrace and Barrack Street). The memorial was erected as part of the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War and commemorates all those who died as a result of the Nazi regime.
This photo shows this memorial and Rabbi Shalom Coleman
addressing the gathering of about sixty people.
The ceremony was followed by a luncheon in Council House hosted by the City of Perth.
This photo shows Rabbi Coleman addressing the luncheon.
UNAAWA thanks Councillor Janet Davidson for her support of this event.
Moving Office: 17 January 2011
This photo shows the new office in Subiaco during the unpacking process.
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UN Migrant Day: 17th December 2010
This event was organised by UNAAWA.
The Australian Immigrant and Refugee Women's Alliance funded this event and a proposed
recipe book.
The purpose is to celebrate the diversity of cultures in Western Australia and the significant contribution made to WA society by Immigrant and Refugee Women.
The photo shows the three speakers (left to right)
Ruth Simms from Africa,
Ester Steingiesser from Brazil
and
Kadie Vincent from Sierra Leone.
They spoke about their experiences before and after migrating to Australia.
Migrant women are invited to contribute a recipe. Please include your name, date of migration and country of origin. Please post to:
Judith Parker, 516 Safety bay Rd WAIKIKI WA 6169
or email her.
Human Rights Lecture: 8th December 2010
UNAAWA was honoured by a visit from the President of the United Nations
Association of Australia, Hon. Professor Robert Hill.
Robert presented the annual Human Rights lecture to mark Human Rights Day.
This important day is celebrated on December 10th each year.
Robert discussed the formation of the United Nations,
its expansion to the current 192 states (countries) and the development and
importance of conventions.
Book Launch: Sunday 28th November 2010
UNAAWA hosted the launch of Dr Kaye Murray's autobigraphical
book at Claisebrook Lotteries House.
She is known throughout Australia for her work on peace and conflict resolution.
Last year the book club read and discussed her previous book
Voice for Peace: The Spirit of a Social Activist Irene Greenwood, 1898-1992
There was a very good attendance and the event was a great success. The launch was chaired by the president of UNAAWA, Judith Parker AM. The keynote speaker was former Greens senator, Jo Vallentine. Kaye's family and friends provided a sumptuous afternoon tea.
Kaye is a long term member of UNAA and will donate $5 of every sale to UNAAWA. Copies are available from the office.
The photo shows (left to right) Joan Mann (life member of UNAAWA), Judith Parker (president of UNAAWA), Kaye Murray and Owen Loneragan (life member and past president of UNAAWA) at the launch.