The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range Howdy! My name is Zia and I am the Treasurer of the UOW Amnesty International Society. I’ve only recently joined the UOW Amnesty team (late last year), but being part of an entirely new team of execs has made it an enlightening experience so far.
I’ve always kept a keen interest on the discourse around various human rights topics. I firmly believe that the first step in influencing policy on any issue is to facilitate constructive discussion. You can change people’s perceptions on an issue by informing them on it, thus raising awareness and making sure as many passionate voices on an issue are heard.
That’s why UOW Amnesty (and Amnesty Int’l) does what it does. Raising awareness on an issue may seem minor, but it’s an invaluable part of making progress on important human rights issues.
And when people say that some things are inevitable and that it’s pointless to try and pursue change, I’m often reminded of a song by Bruce Hornsby and the Range – The Way It Is. A subtle reminder that nothing ever remains that way.
Zia Treasurer UOW Amnesty