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Sex Discrimination
25 September 2015ProjectInternational Cooperation on Women’s Rights and Domestic Violence
The China-Australia Human Rights Technical Cooperation Program has actively assisted initiatives in drafting China’s first national law on domestic violence. -
Sex Discrimination
4 December 2014Project
Violence against women
Violence against women Violence against women continues to be one of the most prevalent human rights abuses in Australia, and around the world. One in three women in Australia will experience violence in her lifetime and one in five will experience sexual violence. [1] The United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women 1993 defines violence against women as: ‘any act… -
Childrens Rights
9 March 2022Project
On Your Terms: Youth survey on consent and sex ed
Under the direction of the National Children’s Commissioner, the Children’s Rights Team at the Australian Human Rights Commission has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to conduct a study on 14-18-year-old's experiences of, and attitudes towards, consent, respectful relationships, and sexuality education in Australia. The study also aims to examine young people… -
International
17 January 2017ProjectHRTC 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… -
Childrens Rights
19 May 2023Project
Supporting Quality Engagement with Children
Project overview The Supporting Quality Engagement with Children consultation project aims to include the voices of children, young people and their families in policies and services that directly affect them. The five Key National Strategies The National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds is undertaking consultation activities across five Key National Strategies. Safe and Supported:… -
Age Discrimination
19 June 2013Project
Fact or fiction? Stereotypes of older Australians
Explore a fact sheet that outlines the discriminatory attitudes and behaviours older people can experience in the workplace and the community. -
Race Discrimination
29 March 2021Project
National Anti-Racism Framework
Discover the National Anti-Racism Framework and its goals for a more inclusive society. -
LGBTIQ+
18 June 2013Project
New protection
New protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status What is changing? From 1 August 2013 it became unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status under federal law. Same-sex couples are also protected from discrimination under the definition of ‘marital or relationship… -
International
16 March 2016Project
HRTC 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… -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012Project
In our own words - African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues (2010)
In our own words African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues 2010 Download in PDF [1.10 MB] Download in Word [514 KB] Contents Introduction About the project Supporting research and analysis Guiding principles Project findings Training and employment Education Health Housing Engaging with the justice system Emerging issues Ways forward Acknowledgments Appendix …