LGBTIQ+
Protecting the human rights of people born with variations in sex characteristics in the context of medical interventions
Learn about protecting the human rights of people born with variations in sex characteristics.
Projects
LGBTIQ+
Race Discrimination
Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ has launched a free online tool to help businesses enhance productivity through a culturally diverse workplace. Based on international best practice, the Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool is a ‘how to’ guide to workplace cultural diversity. Why should we focus...
Rights and Freedoms
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Freedom of religion and belief is a fundamental human right protected by a number of international treaties and declarations, including article 18(1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This right encompasses freedom of thought on all matters and the freedom to...
Race Discrimination
At a glance: Racial vilification under sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
Understand racial vilification under sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act, exploring key cases and legal interpretations.
Rights and Freedoms
Review of Universal Periodic Review commitments by Australia
What is the UPR and why does it matter | Commitments made at Australia's first UPR appearance | Review of commitments | Comments What is the UPR and why does it matter The Universal Periodic Review is a process undertaken by the United Nations Human Rights Council. It involves review of the human...
Rights and Freedoms
Corporate Social Responsibility
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ 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.
Race Discrimination
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice