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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states “everyone is entitled” to all rights and freedoms, “without distinction of any kind”.  

But 75 years since its creation, disability rights advocate Hannah Diviney says Australia needs to do more to fulfill that promise.  

In episode 3 of our series commemorating the UDHR’s anniversary, hear the story of ‘Missing Perspectives’, a global news platform founded by Hannah and Phoebe Saintilin for marginalised young women.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On Video Series

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In a video series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we hear from a diverse group of Australians about what human rights means to them and where our nation still needs to improve.

View the rest of the series here.

Understanding and addressing workplace sexual harassment for retail and hospitality managers

Friday 4 August, 2023
This page is about the new Australian Human Rights Commission Workplace sexual harassment eLearning course for retail and hospitality managers.

Support for Uluru Statement from the Heart

Friday 10 March, 2023

The Australian Human Rights Commission affirms its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the proposed establishment of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament (Voice).  

On Your Terms: Youth survey on consent and sex ed

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Under the direction of the National Children’s Commissioner, the Children’s Rights Team at the Australian Human Rights Commission has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to conduct a study on young people's experiences of, and attitudes towards, consent, respectful relationships, and sexuality education in Australia.

The study also aims to examine young people's awareness and understanding of issues surrounding respectful relationships and consent.

Media statement: National survey on understanding and experiences of consent

National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a national survey exploring consent education of secondary school students across Australia.

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Friday 30 July, 2021
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