About Community Partnerships for Human Rights
The Australian Human Rights Commission established its Education and Partnerships Section as part of the Race Discrimination Unit in 2007.
Our work aims to help Muslim communities and individuals explore human rights issues in their everyday life, as well as provide information and strategies to deal with discrimination and harassment.
We also work with the broader Australian community to build awareness, understanding and engagement with Muslim communities.
In 2006 the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs endorsed the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security. As part of the National Action Plan, the Commission was one of seven Commonwealth agencies funded to undertake a range of projects.
To deliver these projects, we established the Community Partnerships for Human Rights (CPHR) program. The program aimed to increase social inclusion and to counter discrimination and intolerance towards Muslim Australian communities.
The Commission works closely with Muslim communities, their organisations and representatives, along with a number of key partners, including peak bodies, community groups and government agencies.
