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ACHRE Executive Dr. Yirga Woldeyes, Director of the Centre for Human Rights Education at Curtin University Boorloo (Perth), awarded the prize for his manuscript  The Trials of Hope.

The Walyalup Oration is a centrepiece of an annual Truth-telling and Focus First Nation Films Program. In The Walyalup Oration leading thinkers such  in the fields of Indigenous/colonial relations  such as Thomas Mayo offer their insights into creating a fairer, (re)conciled and more prosperous futures for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Photo Credit L. Blanchard

Hear from expert speakers including Professor Ben Saul, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism, Anastasia Radievska, Protest Rights Campaigner at the Australian Democracy Network and Mohamed Duar, Amnesty International Australia Occupied Palestinian Territory Spokesperson and Sydney Peace Foundation deputy chair on the threats we face to peaceful protest – and how you …
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ACHRE Executive Member Professor Lynette Riley truth-telling about Indigenous education.  Interview recording https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/changing-oz-lynette-riley-powering-indigenous-education/106385816

Insights from Research and Practice The Centre for Research in Educational and Social Inclusion cordially invites you to attend the de Lissa Oration 2025.Thursday October 23rd 5.30-6.30pm AEST via ZOOMRegister here:https://events.humanitix.com/2025-de-lissa-oration Presented by Dr Louise Phillips,Vice-President, Australian Council of Human Rights Education andHonorary Associate Professor, School of Education, The University of Queensland The de Lissa …
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The State of Victoria and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have negotiated a Statewide Treaty. The Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 will give effect to this Treaty. For too long, laws and policies have been made about First Peoples – without First Peoples. Australia’s first formal truth-telling process, the Yoorrook Justice Commission, heard evidence of …
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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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The Sydney Peace Foundation is honoured to announce that eminent international jurist Dr Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and eminent international jurist, will receive the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize for a lifetime of advocating for accountability and responsibility in the face of crimes against humanity.   On accepting the prize, Judge Pillay said: …
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