Nominations are now open for the NT Human Rights Award. The Northern Territory Human Rights Awards celebrate notable activities in the Northern Territory or by Territorians, which advance human rights. The 2019 Awards will recognise both individuals and organisations in each of the Award categories. Activities recognised by the Awards include: Nominations close 5 November, and …
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2024 Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture
On 18th November 2024, join the annual public Lecture and Award Ceremony to honour this year’s Peace Prize recipient, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Special School Group Bookings available: https://sydneypeacefoundation.org.au This year, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Sydney …
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Anti-Racism Framework
On the 17th October, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia released the following report titled An Anti-racism framework: The perspectives of multicultural Australia – https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/race-discrimination/publications/anti-racism-framework-perspectives-multicultural The report documents findings from consultations with more than 1200 people who have experienced racism in Australia and provides five key recommendations stemming from a national anti-racism framework. Two of the recommendations …
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Anti-Racism Hallmark Research Initiative: Cross-Disciplinary Conference
On the 25th September, the University of Melbourne hosted this timely conference with ACHRE member Professor Linda Briskman co-presenting reseatch. Conference sessions included: Anti-Racism in the Classroom; Challenging Racism; Anti-Racism in Practice; Institutions and Anti-Racism:
Provocations for Anti-Racism Research and Practice
Wednesday, September 11 convened by University of Western Sydney. The Challenging Racism Project, Centre for Western Sydney and Whitlam Institute invite you to attend this showcase of cutting edge anti-racism research and practice. Facilitated by Rhonda Itaoui, the event comprised a panel discussion about current directions in anti-racism research and practice. Provocations addressed synergies between research and practice, looking at how …
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The Sixth International Conference on Human Rights and Peace & Conflict in Southeast Asia: Peace and Human Rights in the Context of Contemporary Global Crises.
On 13th– 14th August 2024, after a six-year hiatus, the 6th International Conference was held in Penang, Malaysia. In partnership with the Research and Education for Peace at Universiti Sains Malaysia (REPUSM), the theme for this year is “Peace and Human Rights in the Context of Contemporary Global Crises”. It is supported by the Strengthening …
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(REPORT) Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
The Australian Human Rights Institute’s Global Student Fellowship Program
The Australian Human Rights Institute’s Global Student Fellowship Program enables UNSW students from any faculty to undertake a fellowship with a leading international development or human rights-based organisation. The fellowship provides students with experience in building a career pathway into human rights and development, and to grow their network. Key dates 2024/25
Mandela Day 2024
ACHRE member Dr Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes chaired a vital Curtin University panel that commemorated Mandela Day. The panellists included notable African Australian figures including Hon. Ayor Makur Chuot MLC, Member for North Metropolitan Region, Parliament of Western Australia; Mr Noël Zihabamwe, Founder and Chairman, African Australian Advocacy Centre; Ms Pearl Proud MAICD, Council Member, Edith …
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Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)
3rd September 2024 Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Jeswynn Yogaratnam presented Regulators build bridges: but are we crossing both ways? The article explores how agencies can support First Nations Australians to build strong, equitable and sustainable communities by ensuring that governance is informed and enriched by cultural and social determinants that Indigenous communities bring to the …
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