Perth seminar to explore how human rights help fix critical social challenges
This seminar is about ensuring Australia and WA are just, equal and inclusive places where everyone can feel safe and have opportunities to thrive.
Summary
Western Australia residents are invited to attend a FREE seminar in Perth about advancing human rights.
With so many issues currently impacting on the rights of people across Australia, an upcoming seminar in Perth is set to unpack how we can fix wrongs with rights.
With growing concerns around social cohesion, the right to peaceful protest, housing affordability, economic inequality, and the impact of climate change and digital technologies, The Answer Is Human Rights seminar will focus on how human rights can help us address these and other challenging issues.
Presented by the Australian Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia, the seminar is part of the AHRC’s national program to mark its 40th anniversary as Australia’s national human rights institution.
With a panel of leading national and local human rights advocates, the seminar will explore how better protection of human rights will make our communities safer and fairer. Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights at the national level will be discussed as well as proposals for addressing a range of key issues for Western Australia residents.
The FREE seminar will be held on Thursday 11 June, 6pm – 7.30pm at the WA State Library Lecture Theatre, 25 Francis St, Perth City.
The seminar will feature a panel discussion with University of Western Australia Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Advancement & Diversity Professor Fiona McGaughey, WA Equal Opportunity Acting Commissioner Jeff Rosales-Castaneda, National Children’s Commissioner Deb Tsorbaris and Australian Human Rights Commission President Hugh de Kretser.
AHRC President Hugh de Kretser: ‘For most of us, most of the time, Australia is a great place to live. But despite our nation’s wealth, many people are struggling. It’s in everyone’s interest to protect human rights. Protecting human rights promotes equality, safety, dignity and prosperity for all people in Australia. Stronger human rights protections will help us address challenges from fraying social cohesion to housing affordability.
‘A stronger commitment to human rights from both the Australian and Western Australian governments would protect the values Australians care deeply about: equality, freedom, respect, dignity, kindness and looking out for each other.
‘This seminar is for anyone who cares about Australia’s future and about keeping our democracy healthy and strong.’
WA Equal Opportunity Commissioner Dr John Byrne: ‘Now more than ever, we need to strengthen both Australia’s and Western Australia's commitment to and accountability for protecting human rights and preventing discrimination. This is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone with an interest in human rights, social justice and anti-discrimination to be involved in a very timely discussion about how we can fix wrongs with rights.’
The Answer is Human Rights | Perth seminar
- Thursday 11 June, 6pm – 7.30pm (arrival from 5.30pm)
- WA State Library Lecture Theatre, 25 Francis Street, Perth City
- REGISTER NOW
Media contact
Email: media@humanrights.gov.au or phone: 0457 281 897
