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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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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Investigating Diversity, Human Rights and Civil Society
February 25- March 11, 2024. The Australian Council for Human Rights Education (ACHRE) has been a collaborative partner in the project Investigating Diversity, Human Rights and Civil Society in Japan and Australia for the past ten years following pilot funding from the Australia-Japan Foundation. Our international partner is Chuo University Japan and students travel from …
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Mandaang Guwu – that’s Wiradjuri for thank you
Thank you Australian Council For Human Rights Education for your support of Gawura. We all know that access to a quality,, supportive education can transform lives All donated funds directly go towards educational support, activities and outcomes for our Gawura students. Thank you for believing in the power of education. www.linkedin.com/company/gawura-school www.instagram.com/gawura_school www..facebook.com/gawura.sacs
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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Inaugural Meet-Up of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies: Australia & Pacific Region
The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies had an inaugural Australia & Pacific Region meet up on the 16 May 2024. Teachers and researchers involved in education in emergencies met to share their work and explore ways to unite for the Australia & Pacific region. The group plans to continue to meet and collaborate. If interested in joining contact louise.phillips@achre.com.au
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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2023 Sydney Peace
HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE NAZANIN BONIADI ANNOUNCED WINNER OF THE SYDNEY PEACE PRIZE 2023 2023 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Gala Dinner. This year’s Sydney Peace Prize Laureate is actress and human rights activist, Nazanin Boniadi, chosen for her commitment to fighting for women’s rights in Iran. In the Sydney Peace Foundation’s 25th year, you are invited to …
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