Amber Heard – Evening Report https://eveningreport.nz Independent Analysis and Reportage Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:18:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Jennifer Robinson – fighting for Assange, Papua and public education https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/27/jennifer-robinson-fighting-for-assange-papua-and-public-education/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:18:03 +0000 https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/27/jennifer-robinson-fighting-for-assange-papua-and-public-education/ RNZ Saturday Mornings with Kim Hill

Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson has been described as the go-to barrister for London’s rich and famous.

Standing by her clients WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and US actress Amber Heard in the full glare of international media, she is based at a top London law firm Doughty Street Chambers.

Originally from the small town of Berry, NSW, Jennifer Robinson also has a long-term commitment to independence for West Papua and works with human rights activist Benny Wenda.

Benny Wenda
Exiled West Papuan leader Benny Wenda on a visit to New Zealand in 2013. Image: Del Abcede/APR

Her latest mission is to improve educational opportunities for public school children. She recently founded the Acacia Awards, in association with the Public Education Foundation in Australia.

Prominent people who were educated in the public system will sponsor a student from their former school or area, providing mentorship and a small scholarship.

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