The Australian Council for Human Rights Education (ACHRE), was established in 1999 by a group of committed and dedicated volunteers to actively pursue human rights education in Australia in response to the UN Decade on Human Rights Education (HRE). It serves as a platform for positive advocacy and lends a voice to the voiceless regarding …
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International Day of Forests
On Friday, 26 March 2021, Year 5 and 6 students from St Mary’s South Public School in Monfarville Street, St Marys, planted native trees and plants in their school grounds to mark the International Day of Forests under the guidance of Principal Harry Vasilla. Supported by the partnership between the Department of Planning, Industry and …
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From little things big things come
On Friday, 26 March 2021, Year 5 and 6 students from St Mary’s South Public School will be planting 200 trees and plants to mark the International Day of Forests under the guidance of Principal Harry Vasilla. Supported by the partnership between the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and Greening Australia’s Cooling the Schools …
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International Women’s Day Webinar, Saturday 13 March 2021
The Australian Graduate Women, in partnership with The Australian Council for Human Rights Education, present the 2021 International Women’s Day Webinar. Saturday, 13 March 2021 4.00-5.15pm EST; 1.00pm WST; 3.00pm QLD time. The panel with be facilitated by Professor Jaya Dantas, President of Australian Graduate Women. There will be time for Q&A from attendees. Please …
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Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (or Nuclear … (OEWG) on nuclear disarmament within the United Nations General Assembly. ACHRE was invited to participate with the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Webinar: Celebrate a Nuclear Weapons Free Future. Civil society from around Australia as well as the region and internationally, joined the webinar to celebrate the …
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Online Discussion: Uluru Statement from the Heart
Professor Larissa Behrendt AO will host an online discussion with Linda Burney MP and Nakkiah Lui on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The speakers will discuss the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, discussing the essential elements being called for and progress made to date. Participants will be invited to pose questions …
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Report on the Australia-Vietnamese Human Rights Dialogue 2020
27 August 2020Moderated by Dr Justin Lee, First Assistant Secretary, DFATBy Dr Zeny Edwards, on behalf of the Australian Council for Human Rights Education (ACHRE) Purpose of the dialogue: – to maintain the momentum in engagement on Australian-Vietnamese Human Rights – to inform the Australian Ambassador to Vietnam the various issues brought up in the …
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ACHRE Submission to the Australian-Vietnamese Human Rights Dialogue 2020
COVID-19 and its impacts on Vietnamese in Australia The novel coronavirus has had a dramatic impact on social cohesion in Australia and racism that has been directed at Asians has increased as a result of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Regarding the problems facing international students stranded in Australia during the pandemic, financial burden is one …
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Social Cohesion & Inclusion: National Conference 2020
This conference will be held from 16-20 November 2020. Official Launch of Creating an Inclusive Narrative Publication Reflections on social cohesion and the role of leadership Reflections on Creating an Inclusive Narrative The impact of the pandemic on social cohesion Social and economic inequalities Keynote Speakers Include:Her Excellency The Hon. Margaret Beazley AC QC – …
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UN75 Global Governance Forum
The Stimson Center will host the virtual forum UN75 Global Governance Forum. Click on the blue link for access to the registration link.