On the 25th September, the University of Melbourne hosted this timely conference with ACHRE member Professor Linda Briskman co-presenting reseatch. Conference sessions included: Anti-Racism in the Classroom; Challenging Racism; Anti-Racism in Practice; Institutions and Anti-Racism:
Provocations for Anti-Racism Research and Practice
Wednesday, September 11 convened by University of Western Sydney. The Challenging Racism Project, Centre for Western Sydney and Whitlam Institute invite you to attend this showcase of cutting edge anti-racism research and practice. Facilitated by Rhonda Itaoui, the event comprised a panel discussion about current directions in anti-racism research and practice. Provocations addressed synergies between research and practice, looking at how …
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32nd Annual Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy Training Program
12th-23rd August in Timor-Leste, at the invitation of President José Ramos-Horta and in partnership with Global Campus of Human Rights, Justice System Monitoring Project and Human Rights Centre, UNTL – AIPP, FORUM-ASIA, PIANGO and MFA. Twenty-eight human rights defenders from 14 different countries participated in this two-week intensive residential program of learning, sharing and skills …
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The Sixth International Conference on Human Rights and Peace & Conflict in Southeast Asia: Peace and Human Rights in the Context of Contemporary Global Crises.
On 13th– 14th August 2024, after a six-year hiatus, the 6th International Conference was held in Penang, Malaysia. In partnership with the Research and Education for Peace at Universiti Sains Malaysia (REPUSM), the theme for this year is “Peace and Human Rights in the Context of Contemporary Global Crises”. It is supported by the Strengthening …
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(REPORT) Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework
The Australian Human Rights Institute’s Global Student Fellowship Program
The Australian Human Rights Institute’s Global Student Fellowship Program enables UNSW students from any faculty to undertake a fellowship with a leading international development or human rights-based organisation. The fellowship provides students with experience in building a career pathway into human rights and development, and to grow their network. Key dates 2024/25
Mandela Day 2024
ACHRE member Dr Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes chaired a vital Curtin University panel that commemorated Mandela Day. The panellists included notable African Australian figures including Hon. Ayor Makur Chuot MLC, Member for North Metropolitan Region, Parliament of Western Australia; Mr Noël Zihabamwe, Founder and Chairman, African Australian Advocacy Centre; Ms Pearl Proud MAICD, Council Member, Edith …
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PODCAST | The call for a Human Rights Act in Australia
Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute, Professor Justine Nolan, chats to The Daily Aus podcast about what a Human Rights Act could mean for the country. Australia is currently the only Western democracy without a national human rights act. Last week, a parliamentary committee recommended to the Federal Government that this change. It could mark …
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Anti-Racism Hallmark Research Initiative
Cross-Disciplinary Conference 2024
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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