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Activity and Resource Sheets Rights Ed Activity Sheet: Picture Difference Pictures A Picture 1A Source: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/publications/good-bad-and-ugly-design-and… Picture 2A Source: http://www.sydneytrains.info/stations/station_details.htm Picture 3A Source: Photograph taken by Wotjek Gurak on Flikr Rights Ed Activity Sheet: Picture Difference Pictures B Picture -
14 December 2012Book page
Isma-Listen: Eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians
The meeting was chaired by the Deputy South Australian Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Ms Anne Burgess and facilitated by Omeima Sukkarieh, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (notes). It was attended by 21 invited participants. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Links to Human Rights Organisations and Resources
This website contains links to other websites that are external to the Australian Human Rights Commission. The Commission takes reasonable care in linking websites but has no direct control over the content of the linked sites, or the changes that may occur to the content on those sites. It is the responsibility of the user to make their own decisions about the accuracy, currency, reliability and… -
Legal19 August 2013Submission
Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 1 Introduction This submission is made by the Australian Human Rights Commission, Australia’s national human rights institution. It outlines a number of issues that the Commission suggests should be considered by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as it develops… -
Children's Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Children and young people
Most violence is perpetrated against children and young people by someone they know, often in the family. Addressing family violence raises multiple challenges due to its ‘private’ nature and the widespread recognition that the family is the natural environment for its members and should provide physical and emotional safety.[63] -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: A cause for cautious optimism: The year in review - Social Justice Report 2011
As I reflect on the events that have taken place during the reporting period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, I see cause for optimism whilst also acknowledging there are still some areas that remain a concern. Over the last year we have reached some major milestones. For instance, we have seen the election of the two co-chairs and a board to the National Congress of Australia’s First… -
14 December 2012Book page
Part 4: Bystander interventions in violence prevention
Bystanders have received growing attention as a potential means of violence prevention. Amongst efforts oriented towards the primary prevention of domestic and family violence, sexual violence and other forms of interpersonal violence, mobilising bystanders to prevent and respond to violence or to the situations and factors which increase the risk of violence taking place (‘bystander… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Submission: Human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous people
The Australian Human Rights and Commission has made a submission on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Organisation Network (IPON) of Australia to Professor S. James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, on the current status of Indigenous human rights in Australia for his Mission to Australia which is taking place from 17-28 August 2009. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report - Significant Achievements for 1999 - 2000
Back to 1999 - 2000 Annual Report Contents Annual Report 1999 - 2000 Significant Achievements for 1999 - 2000 Youth Challenge Program - A program for secondary school students Community Information/Education Program Commission Website update Engagement by President and Commissioners in media debate on range of issues Release of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 5 - Legal Services
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act gives HREOC the function of inquiring into complaints concerning breaches of human rights by the Commonwealth (or persons/organisations acting on behalf of the Commonwealth) and discrimination in employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
12. Education for Children in Immigration Detention
Just send my children to school, and let them be in freedom. They should live in a human good atmosphere, they should learn something good, and not the things they are learning here.(1) -
14 December 2012Book page
Living Spirit - Muslim Women's Project 2006: Appendices 5 - 15
Tasneem Chopra is the current Chair of the Islamic Women’s Welfare Council of Victoria. She has been involved with this organisation since its inception over 13 years ago, and has a background in psychology, with over a decade of experience in community development. Tasneem currently works independently as a Cross Cultural Trainer and Consultant specialising in information sessions on &… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into hearing health in Australia (2009)
This submission is based on research conducted by the Commission into hearing impairment and deafness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in 2009. The submission therefore focuses exclusively on hearing health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Commission only commenced this research recently but it is expected to be completed by December 2009. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Essentials for Social Justice: Sorry
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and National Race Discrimination Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) is an independent non-government organisation and is the peak body for the social and community services sector in NSW. NCOSS works with its members on behalf of disadvantaged people and communities towards achieving social justice in New South Wales. It was established in 1935 and is part of a national network of Councils of Social Service which… -
Children's Rights18 April 2013Speech
Walking the talk: Towards authentic child voice
It’s fantastic to be amongst so many people committed to the wellbeing of Australia’s children. I’m thrilled to have been invited today by Prue Warrilow, Brian Babington and Families Australia and feel honoured to deliver the Berry Street Childhood Institute Families Australia Oration as my first speaking engagement as inaugural National Children’s Commissioner. -
14 December 2012Book page
3 Theme One - Economic Independence for Women: Listening Tour Report
I'm a mother who has been out of the paid workforce for two years and will probably be for the next 4 years, until my children are ready for pre-school. My return to work will probably be on a part-time basis and I will probably have to re-start my career after so many years out so I don't expect that I will earn very much. I never thought this would be the case - I studied for many years, earned… -
14 December 2012Book page
Preventing Crime and Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Cognitive Disabilities and Mental Health Issues Appendix 2
In order to establish what is provided for Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and/ or mental health problems, information was requested from all relevant government departments across Australia.[213]A letter was sent to departments requesting: -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Essentials for Social Justice: Close the Gap
Between December 2007 and July 2008 the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma, will deliver a series of key speeches setting out an agenda for change in Indigenous affairs. -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope - Social Justice Report 2010
I could tell you of heartbreak, hatred blind I could tell of crimes that shame mankind Of brutal wrongs and deeds malign Of rape and murder son of mine
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