Choosing Humanity: Human Rights Education Seminar December 8th 2022, University of Melbourne Wurundjeri Country Victoria. In discussion with panellists and attendees this seminar aimed to: (i) to promote a broader understanding of the relevance of IHL, judicial policy and practice in the protection of human rights; and (ii) to raise awareness about the UNTPNW and …
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Peace Day at Cabramatta High School
On the 11th of November 2022, Cabramatta High School commemorated Peace Day on school grounds once more after two years of restrictions from Covid-19. Peace Day is a tremendous and exceptional day dedicated to commending the winner of the Sydney Peace Prize which was the Uluru Statement From The Heart for 2022. With official members …
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The Sydney Peace Prize public lecture—Sydney Town Hall Gadigal Country NSW 2000, Australia Thursday, 10th Nov 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT,
ACHRE President Lynda Blanchard commented: “As Australia’s only International Peace Prize, this award involves an annual public lecture to promote human rights education”. 2021-2022 Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture *Schools Bookings Available* Please contact the Sydney Peace Foundation Hear the voices, be part of the truth telling and witness the awarding of the …
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ACHRE Citizen of Humanity Project—South Australia
Report by Vincenzo Andrea, ACHRE Vice President Throughout the year the main educational focus was on raising awareness and promoting an understanding of human rights in the school and tertiary contexts. The two main activities were the following:
ACHRE: Human Rights Education Book Launch
September 20h 2022, Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, WA. By Jim Ife, Karen Soldatic, Linda Briskman Human Rights and Social Work: Towards Rights-based Practice The book critically examines the three generations of human rights and the systems of oppression that prevent citizens from participating in society as equals. It explores a range of topics and concepts, from …
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Choosing Humanity: Human Rights Education Seminar (Perth)
September 14th 2022, Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, Notre Dame University WA. International humanitarian law and international human rights law are two distinct but complementary bodies of law. This human rights education seminar includes a series of conversations about IHL. In dialogue with the Australian Red Cross and in conversation with legal academics and human rights scholars & activists. Invited speakers included: Aunty …
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