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Disability Rights
14 December 2012ProjectEducation and disability
Explore the Commission's entry point on resources regarding equal access and opportunity to education for people with disabilities. -
Rights and Freedoms
25 May 2013Project
Human rights and the Internet
The Internet provides unparalleled opportunities for the promotion and advancement of certain rights -
Legal
7 December 2017Project
Train exemption
Learn how the Commission received a joint application from the Queensland government and Queensland Rail for temporary exemptions to disability acts. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed four short fact sheets to help Australian companies meet their responsibility to respect the human rights of those people impacted by their activities. -
Rights and Freedoms
11 April 2013Project
Right to vote
The right to vote is not enjoyed equally by all Australians A healthy democracy makes sure that all members of the community have equal access to the political process. Australia is a democratic nation where governments are elected by popular vote. However, even though almost all Australians over 18 years old have the right – and the obligation – to vote, not all Australians enjoy that right… -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012Project
In our own words - African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues (2010)
In 2007, the former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma, had a vision to develop a human rights initiative based on the experiences of African Australians, to inform future policy and programs. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Project
The Overlooked Consumers
A Discussion Paper examining the Access, Challenges and Emerging Possibilities for Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
OPCAT: Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
(OPCAT) is an international agreement aimed at preventing torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. -
International
16 March 2016ProjectHRTC highlights newsletter - April 2016
Working internationally to advance human rights Welcome Welcome to the first bi-annual newsletter for the Human Rights Technical Cooperation (HRTC) Programs. HRTC Highlights is a new initiative that will provide you with updates from our international human rights activities. This edition highlights a small selection of our recent work in China and Vietnam. Contents The HRTC Programs Recent… -
International
17 January 2017Project
HRTC highlights newsletter - Jan 2017
Working internationally to advance human rights Welcome HRTC Highlights is a bi-annual newsletter that provides updates on Human Rights Technical Cooperation (HRTC) Programs and other international activities undertaken by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Contents Advancing DV crisis intervention Civil society development in China UNSW student interns focus on children’s rights in…