Geebung Street Party

2 Members of this Amnesty International Group are holding a stall to kick off the Write for Rights Campaign 2023

They will focus on two of the nine cases with the others focused on later in November.
The petitions for the street party are

### Rita Karasartova is from Kyrgyzstan. Since October 2022 Rita’s life has been turned upside down. She was arrested and spent months detained in a cramped cell, denied access to healthcare and unable to see or speak to her family. Now she is under house arrest and a strict curfew.

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### Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul are community leaders from the Guda Maluyligal Nation at the northernmost part of Australia in the Torres Strait. Their Indigenous ancestors have lived on the islands for thousands of years.

Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul, who are referred to as “uncle” by their communities as a sign of respect, have turned to the courts. They argue that the Australian government is taking insufficient action to prevent harm from climate change, resulting in the destruction of their lands and culture.
Now, because of climate change, their way of life, traditional knowledge systems, cultural practices and spiritual connections that have been passed down from generation to generation could be broken forever. Rising sea levels are causing more destruction each year by eroding beaches, destroying sacred cultural sites and cemeteries where ancestors are buried, wrecking food gardens, and putting the islands’ infrastructure at risk.
Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul, who are referred to as “uncle” by their communities as a sign of respect, have turned to the courts. They argue that the Australian government is taking insufficient action to prevent harm from climate change, resulting in the destruction of their lands and culture.

Feel free to sign the petitions and/or help at the stall for a few hours

“From market stalls to delicious food and live performers, rides and activities the whole family can all have a great day out right in their own community,”

“Bringing this event to Geebung allows us to showcase the local community in a relaxed and fun family event. It’s a chance to show our support for talented young performers, community groups and businesses that call Geebung and the surrounding area home. “

Attendees are encouraged to walk to the event or catch the train to Geebung Station. Limited parking will be available at Geebung State School and surrounding streets.