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Race Discrimination
16 December 2014WebpageWhat is racism?
Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought or action. It occurs when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – is accompanied by the power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Why are people racist?
Understand the roots of racism and its impact on society. Learn why people hold racist attitudes and how to combat them. -
Commission - General
10 December 2014Webpage2014-human-rights-medal-and-awards-winners
Human Rights Awards 2014 To view photos of the 2014 Awards please view our flickr account. The 2014 event was live streamed and can be viewed below: Human Rights Medal Dorothy Hoddinott AO Dorothy Hoddinott AO is the principal of Holroyd High School in Greystanes. She has demonstrated a 20-year commitment to advancing the education rights of young people and refugees. In 2002, Ms Hoddinott … -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
8 December 2014Project
Child-friendly version of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Rights Report 2014
In December 2014, the National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Commissioner published a child-friendly version of her ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Rights Report 2014. The child-friendly report is a short, easy-to-read summary of the contents of the National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Commissioner's report to Parliament. The National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Commissioner wanted children and young people to be able to access easily the findings of her report… -
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… -
Legal
2 December 2014PublicationKA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia
KA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia View Media Statement -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
AH v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
AH v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media statement -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited
PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited View Media statement -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
Charlie v Commonwealth of of Australia (DIBP)
Charlie v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media statement