Statistics on cultural and racial diversity | Australian Human Rights ...
Explore the rich, cultural diversity of Australia through statistics and infographics. Learn more about narratives supporting systemic racism.
Statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
As the First Peoples of Australia, the sovereignty over which was never ceded, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have inherent rights, including the right to self-determination.
Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia
2024年11月21日 · UPDATE: This legislation has now been passed by both houses of parliament. What is the Social Media Ban? The Australian Government is proposing laws to introduce a minimum age for access to social media. The proposed laws will require technology companies to restrict individuals under the age of 16 years from accessing their social media platforms.
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
2007年9月13日 · The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007.. The Declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. It establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world and it ...
What is bullying? | Australian Human Rights Commission
Violence, harassment and bullying fact sheet. Recognise bullying, its impact, and how to seek help. Understand your rights and responsibilities.
Let's talk about equality and equity - Australian Human Rights …
The “Let’s Talk About Equality and Equity” mini clip is accompanied by teacher lesson plans and classroom resources. Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that ‘All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights’. That sounds good, but if we are all equal ...
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act - Australian Human Rights …
Fact sheet Respect@Work – Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (December 2022) Background. On 12 December 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) (the Act) came into effect.The Act makes important amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (the SDA) and the ...
The history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples …
There is a long history of First Nations people advocating for the right to representation and participation in decisions that affect them. The events listed are a selection of moments in history when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have taken action to call for large-scale change by Australian governments to realise their Indigenous rights, …
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Human rights at your …
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A(III) of 10 December 1948. PREAMBLE. Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
The current challenges facing Indigenous people in Australia
The position of Social Justice Commissioner was created in 1993 in response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and HREOC"s National Inquiry into Racist Violence. It was created to ensure an ongoing, national monitoring agency for the human rights of Indigenous peoples.