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Education21 March 2025Webpage
Statistics about Children's Rights
Learn about children in Australia, demographics, their rights, and the issues facing children and young people through statistics. -
Education25 March 2025Webpage
Statistics about Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
Learn about refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia, demographics, and the issues facing different groups within this community such as discrimination and family separation through statistics. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Disability rights
Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page Download in PDF (2.89 MB) Download in Word (8.67MB) Many people will have a disability at some stage in their lives. For some, the disability will be temporary. Others may be affected for a lifetime. Whatever the type or impact of a disability, everyone has the right to be an active member of their community and to have a say in the… -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Children's Rights
Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page Download in PDF Download in Word Most children in Australia grow up in a safe, healthy and positive environment. Broadly speaking, children in Australia have access to high-quality schools and health services. Most live in safe and nurturing homes, where they can pursue their interests, be involved in their communities and plan for their … -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Australia through statistics and infographics. -
Education1 April 2016Webpage
Human Rights in Australia
Human rights are an important part of our lives. In fact, they are so much a part of everyday living that we often take them for granted. Consider how often you drink clean water, eat food, go to school, say or write what you think, get treated by a doctor, practise a religion (or not), or expect to be treated fairly by others. All of these everyday activities depend on the adequate… -
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. -
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. 1760 BCE In Babylon King Hammurabi draws up the ‘Code of Hammurabi’, an early legal document that promises to ‘make justice reign in the Kingdom and promote the good of the people.’ c. 528 BCE - 486 BCE In India, Gautama Buddha advocates morality, reverence… -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The International Bill of Rights
The International Bill of Human Rights is made up of various declarations and conventions that articulate and protect universal human rights. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Defining Human Rights
Defining human rights: Learn about the principles, legal frameworks, and international instruments that protect human dignity and equality. Explore the basics with this fact sheet.