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Today we welcomed Sebastien Lai, the son of Hong Kong political prisoner and activist Jimmy Lai, and human rights lawyers Jennifer Robinson and Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC to the Commission. #AusHumanRights #FreeJimmyLai Pictured with President Croucher and Commissioner Finlay
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Don’t miss your chance to have your say in how Australia plans for future emergencies. Submissions close Sunday 30 June #AusHumanRights #humanrights #Australia
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In the second instalment of our 'Let's Talk Ageing' interview series, anti-ageism advocate and campaigner Dr Marlene Krasovitsky discusses the "pervasive and highly tolerated" nature of ageism and its barriers for older Australians. See the series in full:
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Vale Cleveland Fagan 1969-2024. “Family and Community were Cleveland’s greatest love and biggest priority. His legacy will be lasting, and he will be greatly missed by his family, and all those who knew him and have been touched by his important work", Commissioner Katie Kiss
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Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM has today urged Australia’s retirement living sector to introduce prevention strategies to better identify and respond to the abuse of residents. Read more:
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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What more can be done to improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people? Read the key recommendations in our latest research report in collaboration with @AIFS_gov_au : #ChildProtection #YouthJustice
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The #SpeakingfromExperience project raises awareness of the impact workplace sexual harassment, especially in under-represented groups. If you have been sexually harassed at work, we need YOUR voice:
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There have been many different experiences of Australia’s COVID-19 response measures. Share yours at Submissions close Sunday 30 June. #AusHumanRights #humanrights #emergencyplanning #Australia
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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If you worked in hospitality or retail during the pandemic, your experience could help shape future emergency response planning in Australia. Tell us your story at Submissions will close Sunday 30 June . #humanrights #pandemic #Australia
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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A new study in collaboration with @AIFS_gov_au has identified 6 core issues for governments to address to improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people. Find out more: #ChildProtection #YouthJustice
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Join Em. Prof. Rosalind Croucher AM as she concludes her 7yr term as President of AHRC with a National Press Club address, where she'll discuss the major issues & events that have brought the need for a National Human Rights Act into focus #AusHumanRights
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM has warned Australia has "a long way to go" before it can curb elder abuse, and that the current cost-of-living crisis will likely see cases increase. Read more:
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In collaboration with @AIFS_gov_au , we analysed more than 61 reports into child protection and youth justice systems over 12 years. 6 key themes continued to appear, suggesting a wealth of evidence to guide effective reform: #ChildProtection #YouthJustice
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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A new report “Do Things With The Information We Tell You” released by the National Children’s Commissioner @AnneHollonds documenting Phase 1 of the 3yr project Supporting Quality Engagement with children has been released today #aushumanrights
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Your experience with homeschooling or teaching during the pandemic could help shape future emergency planning responses in Australia. Tell us your story at #AusHumanRights #humanrights
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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An inspiring message from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk commenced proceedings at the landmark Free + Equal Conference. If you missed it, the full video is available at #AusHumanRights #UN #VolkerTurk #humanrights #UnitedNations
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Neville Bonner’s historic appointment occurred 9yrs after Indigenous Australians gained the right to vote. A trailblazer whose powerful legacy reminds us there is still a long way to go to reach equality & justice for Indigenous Australians. #AusHumanRights #FirstNations
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Our final session is underway: Reflecting on the 40th Anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act. Commissioner Anna Cody moderates this discussion on the landmark Act, featuring heroes from feminist, First Nations, queer, and disability communities. #freeandequal #AusHumanRights
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Before the conclusion of our historic Free + Equal Conference, more than 700 human rights advocates from across Australia have called on the Federal Government to introduce a Human Rights Act. Read the statement in full: #freeandequal #AusHumanRights
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Australian Human Rights Commission
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Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman begins our penultimate session: how to advance Australia's National Anti-Racism Framework to ensure there is a national plan to tackle the complex and intersectional issue of racism. #freeandequal #AusHumanRights
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