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Education8 April 2022Webpage
What are Children's Rights?
Discover children’s rights and how they are protected internationally and in Australia. Explore resources and education initiatives at the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Children's Rights
Learn how Australia signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child to help protect vulnerable groups of children and young people who are at risk. -
Education1 April 2016Webpage
A Brief Human Rights Timeline
Explore the Brief Human Rights Timeline to trace the evolution of ethical behaviour, justice, and human dignity across civilizations. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in the UN System
Explore how the UN promotes and protects human rights through Charter and Treaty Bodies. Learn about their roles and impact with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Bringing them home - Community Guide - 2007 update
A community guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children From Their Families -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page All people are entitled to protection of their human rights, including the right to seek asylum, regardless of how or where they arrive in Australia. Australia has ratified the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees 1951. This Convention defines who is a refugee, sets out the basic rights that countries should guarantee to refugees… -
Education5 April 2016Webpage
Homelessness
Explore educational resources on homelessness and human rights, provided by the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
8 October 2024Webpage
Stats & Facts
Explore statistics and facts to learn about different human rights topics in Australia. -
Education17 January 2013Webpage
We all have a right to feel safe and respected
Violence, harassment and bullying are human rights issues that profoundly affect the lives of many people in Australia. We all have a right to feel safe and respected. We all have a right to live our lives free from violence. Violence, harassment and bullying can violate these rights. They can also impact on other rights, such as the right to education and the right to health. Violence,… -
Education19 September 2018Webpage
Students
Learn about everything related to human rights including what they are, how they impact every area of our lives and why they are so important to protect. -
Education18 September 2018Webpage
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