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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Category:Current Activities
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:
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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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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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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March 14, 2022. ACHRE Meeting with Consulate General of Timor-Leste, in Sydney
“The Invitation to meet with Mr. Luciano Valentim da Conceicao, Consul General of Timor-Leste in Sydney to discuss collaboration on HRE projects was delightful”, says ACHRE member Lynda Blanchard. The Australian Council for Human Rights Education has been supportive of human rights education initiatives of regional neighbour Timor-Leste, including providing over a hundred Citizen of …
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March 14, 2022. ACHRE Meeting with Consulate General of Timor-Leste, in Sydney
“The Invitation to meet with Mr. Luciano Valentim da Conceicao, Consul General of Timor-Leste in Sydney to discuss collaboration on HRE projects was delightful”, says ACHRE member Lynda Blanchard. The Australian Council for Human Rights Education has been supportive of human rights education initiatives of regional neighbour Timor-Leste, including providing over a hundred Citizen of …
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ACHRE Supporting Regional Human Rights Education
February 28—March 14, 2022. Investigating Diversity, Human Rights and Civil Society in Japan and Australia. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the two-week HRE study abroad project was run online this year as per last year, with project partners and guest speakers from four universities as well as several civil society groups and high school communities in …
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