With so many issues currently impacting on the rights of people across Australia, an upcoming seminar in Melbourne is set to unpack how we can fix wrongs with rights.
With growing concerns around social cohesion, the right to peaceful protest, housing affordability, economic inequality, and the impact of climate change and digital technologies, The Answer Is Human Rights seminar will focus on how human rights can help us address these and other challenging issues.
Presented by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in partnership with the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC), the seminar is part of the AHRC’s national program to mark its 40th anniversary as Australia’s national human rights institution.
With a panel of leading national and local human rights advocates, the seminar will explore how better protection of human rights will make our communities safer and fairer. Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights at the national level will be discussed as well as proposals for addressing a range of key issues for Victorian residents.
The FREE seminar will be held on Tuesday 28 July, 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Treasury Theatre, Lower Plaza, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne. Light refreshments will be served during a networking session after the event.
The seminar will feature a panel discussion with Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Ro Allen AM, Executive Director of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Truth Telling and Dialogue Travis Lovett, AHRC National Children’s Commissioner Deb Tsorbaris and AHRC President Hugh de Kretser.
AHRC President Hugh de Kretser: ‘For most of us, most of the time, Australia is a great place to live. But despite our nation’s wealth, many people are struggling. It’s in everyone’s interest to protect human rights. Protecting human rights promotes equality, safety, dignity and prosperity for all people in Australia. Stronger human rights protections will help us address challenges from fraying social cohesion to housing affordability.
‘A stronger commitment to human rights from both the Australian and NSW governments would protect the values Australians care deeply about: equality, freedom, respect, dignity, kindness and looking out for each other.
‘This seminar is for anyone who cares about Australia’s future and about keeping our democracy healthy and strong.’
VEOHRC Commissioner Ro Allen AM: “Now, more than ever, we must reaffirm our commitment to preventing discrimination. This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about human rights, social justice and equality – a timely opportunity to be part of a critical conversation on how we can advance rights and address injustice.”
The Answer is Human Rights | Melbourne seminar
- Tuesday 28 July, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Treasury Theatre, Lower Plaza, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne
- REGISTER NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/the-answer-is-human-rights-melbourne-seminar
