22 December 2016 The Prime Minister has responded to ACHRE representations demanding stop to organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience in China. The letter is attached here Letter PM&C
AHREC calls for the immediate release of Oscar Lopez Rivera
21 December 2016 ACHRE has written to US President Barack Obama asking for the immediate release of Oscar Lopez Rivera, who has served 35 years in prison for his commitment to the independence of Puerto Rico. Oscar Lopez sentence of 70 years is completely disproportionate, taking into consideration that he was never convicted of hurting …
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International Human Rights Day
10 December 2016 10 December marks International Human Rights Day established by the UN General Assembly in 1950 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights after World War II 1948. The theme for 2016 is “Stand up for Someone’s Rights. Each year we celebrate the fundamental principle that all human beings …
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Citizen for Humanity at Brighton Secondary, Adelaide
2 December 2016 ACHRE has provided $1,000 grant for the Brighton Secondary School in South Australia to undertake the Citizens for Humanity Project with all Year 9 students (over 300). The project objective was to broaden students’ understanding of human rights through their engagement with local communities across Adelaide. For project details see: Brighton Secondary …
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Regents Park Christian School Awarded Citizens for Humanity Citation
16 November 2016 On Wednesday 16 November Dr Sev Ozdowski AM visited Regents Park Christian School to speak with Year 11 Legal Studies students on the topic of Australia and Human Rights. The students participated in lively discussion and provided the following feedback after the visit:”Dr Sev’s deep and extensive knowledge of the Human Rights …
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Website teaches school kids about human rights
11 October 2016 The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) launched the interactive website designed to help students gain a critical understanding of human rights and responsibilities. The resource includes two interactive lessons with accompanying teacher resources – including lesson plans – and suggested homework activities and has been mapped to the Australian Curriculum for Humanities …
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Racial Tolerance Motion Adopted by Parliament
10 October 2016 On 10 October 2016, to commemorate the fifties anniversary of Australia becoming a signatory to one of the world’s most profound declarations on human rights — the United Nations’ International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull moved a motion in Parliament to reaffirm …
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New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants
19 September 2016 United Nations Member States, including Australia, unanimously adopted the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, an historical act which demonstrates a global commitment to the protection of rights for refugees and migrants, and begins a dialogue about effective measures to achieve that protection. By adopting the New York Declaration, Member States are …
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5th Anniversary of the Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training
16 September 2016 It is already 5 years since of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training in 2011. To commemorate this important anniversary the High Level Panel Discussion on the Declaration was held in Geneva on 14 September. The unique role of NHRIs in promoting effective polices for …
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Prof. Burridge to address the University of Western Australia
15 September 2016 Associate Professor Nina Burridge, member of the Management Committee of ACHRE will address the Faculty of Education Centenary, The University of Western Australia on: ‘Teachers as agents of change. Making connections between human rights, social justice and global citizenship in our education systems.’ at 4.00 PM on Thursday 15th September 2016. The …
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