UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

A mass for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines
RMIT Building 11 level 3 Room 1
on 08 October 2009 12:30 PM

Operation Sagip Migrante Fund Raising Activity
31 October 2009 – Operation Sagip Migrante Fund Raising Activity 4.00 pm, The Church Hall, 10 Hyde Street, Footscray Fund raising activity (Trivia, karaoke, sagip sayaw, etc) for victims of Typhoon Ondoy. All funds raised on this event will be included in Sagip Migrante Fund and be sent to the victims through Migrante International
on 31 October 2009 12:00 AM

IAMR (International Assembly of Migrants & Refugees
02 – 06 November 2009 – IAMR (International Assembly of Migrants & Refugees) Athens, Greece An international conference discussing issues affecting migrants and refugees such as: The impact of the global crisis on migrants and refugees and possible responses The situation and struggle of undocumented migrants The challenges faced by migrants from racism and xenophobia Discriminatory legislation in receiving countries The situation of women migrant workers The War on Terror and Migrants and Refugees
on 02 November 2009 12:00 AM

International Human Rights Day
10 December – International Human Rights Day
on 10 December 2009 12:00 AM

International Human Rights Day Commemoration
12 December 2009 – International Human Rights Day Commemoration A public activity to celebrate the declaration of International Human Rights Day and get together before Christmas and summer holidays. Venue and other details will be advised later
on 12 December 2009 12:00 AM

International Migrants Day
18 December – International Migrants Day
on 18 December 2009 12:00 AM

Migrante Summer Tipanan 2010
27 February 2010 – Migrante Summer Tipanan 2010 6.00 p.m., Laverton Civic Hall, Cor Railway Ave & Crown St, Laverton A celebration and a venue for the whole family to dance, eat, perform, watch and enjoy together. A fundraising activity for Migrante Center, Philippines. A good way to have a night out with the whole family in in summer.
on 27 February 2010 06:00 AM

International Day of Action Against Workers Repression

While workers are the key to creating the world's wealth circulating in society, they not only earn barely enough to subsist from one day to the next, they suffer from all forms of violence whenever they assert their basic right. November 16 is not simply a sore point of commemoration of workers' rights that are under attack, it has become a rallying cry to hold high the unfinished struggle of workers everywhere for justice and freedom. 16 November 2009 will mark the fifth-year anniversary of the infamous Hacienda Luisita Massacre during which seven striking farm workers, mill workers, and supporters were killed in a violent dispersal by police, military, and paid goons under the order of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's government. The day has since become a dark reminder of the ruthless repression workers are hit with when they take collective action not only in the Philippines, but in countries all over the world. The right to humane conditions at work, fair wages and benefits, job security, freedom of association, the right to collectively bargain and to strike, self-determination, and the end of discrimination are not just legitimate demands of workers and the trade union movement, they are internationally recognized rights that should be enjoyed by everyone regardless of a country's level of development. The massacre of striking workers at Hacienda Luisita demonstrate once again that the path to a better future means a life and death struggle for the toiling masses, as those who lord over society will never willingly surrender their wealth and power.

Join us in commemorating the courage of the Hacienda Luisita mill & farm workers and supporters, and oppose the violation of workers’ rights.

Monday, November 16 2009
6.30 p.m., Quilt Room, TradesHall Cnr Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton

Film Showing
“Sa Ngalan Ng Tubo” (In the Name of A Sugar Cane) A documentary film on the struggle and the massacre of the workers and supporters at Hacienda Luisita, Central Luzon, Philippines. Sharing & Discussion Speaker- Rene Galang, President of United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) ULWU is one of the workers’ union in Hacienda Luisita, Philippines

For further information:
George Kotsakis - 1300 366 674 Reyvi Marinas – 0421 119776 AAWL - 9663 7277 Organised by: Migrante Melbourne Endorsed and Supported by: Australia Asia Workers Link (AAWL), Philippines Australia Solidarity Association (PASA) and Gabriela Australia

Pasyel (Pasyal sa Yelo)

on 10 July 2010 06:00 AM

In the past year, Migrante held various activities including:

• Participation with campaign against the new Australia ’s Industrial Relations System
• Highlight the plight of Vivian Solon, the Filipina-Australian wrongly deported to the Philippines
• Organised ‘Tipanan sa Melbourne’, a social networking event for a cause
• Held various forums on the rights and welfare of Filipino-Australian migrants and workers
• Invited guest speakers to discuss Australia ’s anti-terror law and the implications on its citizens
• Collaborated with the local councils to bring active health programs to Filipinos in the West
• Joined various rallies and activities against Iraq War
• Distributed information/pamphlets and held forums on Philippine absentee voting and dual citizenship
• Highlight the plight of Nestle Workers in the Philippines and farmers at Hacienda Luisita through various forums, statements and media interviews
• Host guest visits of various organizations in the Philippines eg, Rep Satur Ocampo, children from Bahay Tuluyan
• Provided briefings for Australian Volunteers International on cultural, social, economic and political situation in the Philippines
• Participated in various local committees and attended community meetings
• Exhibit at the annual Philippine-Australian Fiestas

Migrante will continue to sustain its gains and will bring in new and innovative programs and activities. If you would like to become part of the team, contact us via email at info@migrante.org.au