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WEBThe Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. Human rights recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think or what we ...
Statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
WEB78,600 – Victoria. 52,000 – South Australia. 33,800 – Tasmania. 9,500 – Australian Capital Territory. 76,700 – Northern Territory [3] The Northern Territory has the highest proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people relative to total population size (30.8%). [4] Area. 38% live in Major cities.
Legislation - Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBThe Sex Discrimination Act 1984 protects people from unfair treatment on the basis of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also protects workers with family responsibilities and makes sexual harassment against the law. Read more about sex discrimination.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
WEBJan 1, 2008 · The Universal Declaration begins by recognising that. "the inherent dignity of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world". It declares that human rights are universal – to be enjoyed by all people, no matter who they are or where they live. The Universal Declaration includes civil and ...
Asylum seekers and refugees guide - Australian Human Rights …
WEBAug 14, 2015 · According to the Convention, a refugee is a person who is outside their own country and is unable or unwilling to return due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted because of their: race. religion. nationality. membership of a particular social group or. political opinion. Asylum seekers or refugees and migrants have very different ...
Home | Racism. It Stops With Me
WEBRacism. It Stops With Me is a national campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and take action to create change. The campaign invites us to ask ourselves important questions about the role of racism in shaping society, the way we see ourselves and how we interact with one another. To explore these questions and find out more information ...
Asylum seekers and refugees - Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBThe Commission aims to provide clear,factual information to improve community awareness and understanding of the situation of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia. In particular, the Commission aims to highlight the human rights issues involved in the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees . The Commission has developed interactive web ...
What is bullying? | Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBHarassing someone based on their race, sex, religion, gender or a disability. Intentionally and repeatedly hurting someone physically. Intentionally stalking someone. Taking advantage of any power over someone else like a Prefect or a Student Representative. Bullying can happen anywhere.
Housing, homelessness and human rights
WEBAccess to safe and secure housing is one of the most basic human rights. However, homelessness is not just about housing. A person who is homeless may be facing violations of the right to an adequate standard of living, the right to education, the right to liberty and security of the person, the right to privacy, the right to social security ...
Bringing Them Home | Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBAbout Bringing Them Home. Bringing them Home was the name given to the final report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now called the Australian Human Rights Commission) Learn more.