March 29, 2021 “The Invitation to meet with Mr. Luciano Valentim da Conceicao, Consul General of Timor-Leste in Sydney to discuss collaboration on human rights projects was delightful”, says ACHRE committee member Lynda Blanchard. The Consul General spoke of the prospect of a documentary about a significant and untold story of human rights and social …
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Investigating Diversity, Human Rights & Civil Society in Japan & Australia
March 1-14, 2021. The Australian Council for Human Rights Education (ACHRE) has been a collaborative partner in the project Investigating Diversity, Human Rights and Civil Society in Japan and Australia for the past eight years following pilot funding from the Australia-Japan Foundation. Our international partner is Chuo University Japan and students travel to Sydney on …
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ACHRE submission to the Universal Periodic Review for UPR38
The Australian Council for Human Rights Education (ACHRE), was established in 1999 by a group of committed and dedicated volunteers to actively pursue human rights education in Australia in response to the UN Decade on Human Rights Education (HRE). It serves as a platform for positive advocacy and lends a voice to the voiceless regarding …
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International Day of Forests
On Friday, 26 March 2021, Year 5 and 6 students from St Mary’s South Public School in Monfarville Street, St Marys, planted native trees and plants in their school grounds to mark the International Day of Forests under the guidance of Principal Harry Vasilla. Supported by the partnership between the Department of Planning, Industry and …
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From little things big things come
On Friday, 26 March 2021, Year 5 and 6 students from St Mary’s South Public School will be planting 200 trees and plants to mark the International Day of Forests under the guidance of Principal Harry Vasilla. Supported by the partnership between the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and Greening Australia’s Cooling the Schools …
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International Women’s Day Webinar, Saturday 13 March 2021
The Australian Graduate Women, in partnership with The Australian Council for Human Rights Education, present the 2021 International Women’s Day Webinar. Saturday, 13 March 2021 4.00-5.15pm EST; 1.00pm WST; 3.00pm QLD time. The panel with be facilitated by Professor Jaya Dantas, President of Australian Graduate Women. There will be time for Q&A from attendees. Please …
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Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (or Nuclear … (OEWG) on nuclear disarmament within the United Nations General Assembly. ACHRE was invited to participate with the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Webinar: Celebrate a Nuclear Weapons Free Future. Civil society from around Australia as well as the region and internationally, joined the webinar to celebrate the …
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UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
ACHRE in collaboration with ICAN Australia has proposed a public HRE seminar on the implications for International Humanitarian Law, to be held at Parliament House in Melbourne. Current status of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is that of 82 signatories and 50 states parties. Thus, the historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons is set to enter …
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10th International Conference of Museums for Peace
‘Sound and Sustainable Spaces for Peace: Nuclear Holocaust, Musicality and Peace building’ was the title of the 10th International Conference of Museums for Peace. Held as a Global Virtual Event, snippets of the conference can be viewed from clicking on following link https://sites.google.com/view/inmp-2020/pn29-sound-and-sustainable-spaces-for-peace-nuclear-holocaust-musicality?authuser=1
Social Cohesion & Inclusion: National Conference 2020
This conference will be held from 16-20 November 2020. Official Launch of Creating an Inclusive Narrative Publication Reflections on social cohesion and the role of leadership Reflections on Creating an Inclusive Narrative The impact of the pandemic on social cohesion Social and economic inequalities Keynote Speakers Include:Her Excellency The Hon. Margaret Beazley AC QC – …
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