September 15th 5pm-8pm AWST (Perth time) Register for attendance online: https://form.jotform.com/251911902976867 In the wake of the failed Voice Referendum, little progress with Close the Gap, and divisive political rhetoric, championing human rights in Australia has never been so important. Join us for an enlightening address from Dr Tracy Westerman AM, esteemed Indigenous advocate and world-leader in …
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Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture
Join the Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture, on 6 November at Sydney Town Hall to hear from Judge Navi Pillay, who will be in Sydney to accept the award. Book early! 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Tickets Available! Chris Sidoti will be joining an esteemed panel in conversation with journalist Nour Haydar. An international human rights …
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Hiroshima Day 2025
Sees global nuclear tensions escalate and as Australia becomes more entangled in nuclear alliances, this one-hour online event brought together survivors, artists, campaigners and parliamentarians to reflect on Hiroshima’s legacy — and the urgent task of disarmament to promote human rights and peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEKmcI2X7Zg&t=73s Speakers:
Reflecting on NAIDOC 2025 Webinar
31ST JULY 2025 6PM AEST Please join us to hear from:Lil Gordon, National Commissioner for Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderChildren & Young People (Acting)Marleigh Zada, Course Coordinator, Centre for Aboriginal Studies, CurtinUniversitychaired by NAIDOC Co-chair Professor Lynette Riley This highly experienced panel will discuss pertinent matters for the nextgeneration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
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NAIDOC Week 2025: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
July 6th—July 13th ABC Education is pleased to once again partner with the National NAIDOC Committee to create the official NAIDOC Week education resources. Today, educators around Australia have access to the official educational resources for this year’s NAIDOC Week theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy on the ABC Education website. Educational resources relate directly to …
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The Summit of the Future: UNITED NATIONS
The world’s geopolitical system is not delivering what we want or need. Sustainable development is our declared goal, meaning economic prosperity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and peace. Yet our reality is continued poverty amidst plenty, widening inequalities, deepening environmental crises, and war. To get back on track, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for …
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Human Rights Campaign Wins Government Support
Western Sydney University Margaret Whitlam Chair Professor Linda Briskman writes about a campaign to address student poverty through the provision of paid placements for social work students. The campaign showcases the importance of collaborations in advancing human rights, including the right to education. A consortium comprising the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, Students …
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SYDNEY PEACE PRIZE CITATION
The 2024 Sydney Peace Prize is awarded to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a humanitarian network of 16 million volunteers and staff, for saving lives and preventing the suffering of people affected by armed conflict, for its advocacy for peace, and for its commitment to International Humanitarian Law.
Deter, Detain, Dehumanise: The Politics of Seeking Asylum
ACHRE member Dr. Linda Briskman is co-author of this new publication documenting the systemic politicisation of the right to seek asylum in Australia, a process that has been hailed as a model for other parts of the world, Deter, Detain, Dehumanise examines how the right to seek asylum has become a political tool of deterrence, detention …
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Inaugural Meet-Up of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies: Australia & Pacific Region
The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies had an inaugural Australia & Pacific Region meet up on the 16 May 2024. Teachers and researchers involved in education in emergencies met to share their work and explore ways to unite for the Australia & Pacific region. The group plans to continue to meet and collaborate. If interested in joining contact louise.phillips@achre.com.au