A step-by-step guide to preventing discrimination in recruitment
Learn how to prevent discrimination in recruitment with this step-by-step guide.
Education
Why is racism a problem?
Explore the profound effects of racism on individuals and communities. Learn from personal accounts and research findings. Stand up to racism with us.
Why are people racist?
What is racism?
Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought or action. It occurs when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – is accompanied by the power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others.
Download Human rights in the school classroom
As many teachers and educators know, the knowledge and skills that students develop in the classroom spreads outside - to the school community, families, and to the wider community. This is why human rights education in the classroom is so important.
The Commission's series of education resources - RightsED - are designed to help students gain a critical understanding of human rights and responsibilities, and to develop the attitudes, behaviours and skills to apply human rights in everyday life.
RightsEd: Tackling Disability Discrimination in Sport
Almost 4 million Australians live with disabilities. If we add families, friends and colleagues, the number of people affected by disability is larger still.
RightsEd: Disability Rights: Inclusion and Sport
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Almost 4 million Australians live with disabilities. If we add families, friends and colleagues, the number of people affected by disability is larger still.
RightsEd: Disability Rights: Accessibility and Liveability
The Disability Rights: Accessibility and Liveability resource explores urban planning, community inclusion, and strategies to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
Face the Facts: Statistics on Human Rights
Discover accurate and easy to understand information and statistics on key areas in human rights in Australia.
Assignment questions
Assignment questions
The information provided on this part of the Australian Human Rights Commission website is designed to help secondary and tertiary students with information about human rights in general.
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