Many people who are familiar with the Australian Human Rights Commission are less familiar with the global context in which we operate. The Commission is Australia’s national human rights institution ...

The “Let’s Talk About Disability” mini clip is accompanied by teacher lesson plans and classroom resources. For a long time, people with disability did not have the same rights and freedoms as people ...

Join us in combatting age discrimination and promoting equality for all, regardless of age. Everyone has the right to be safe and free from discrimination, regardless of age. The foundation of a fair ...

The concept of ‘justice’ in its traditional sense is supposed to be positive. It is foundational to all areas of life and social responses to facilitating survival, dignity and wellbeing for all.

The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Attorney-General's Department in relation to its inquiry into the national plan to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people.

detention environment with their parents amounted to cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment of those children in detention (CRC, article 37(a)).

The “Let’s Talk About Bodies, Identity and Sexuality” mini clip is accompanied by teacher lesson plans and classroom resources. Gender describes the behaviours and roles that society expects girls, ...

The Business Award is awarded to a corporation that has made a practical and/or policy commitment to the promotion and advancement of human rights in the Australian community. For its Reconciliation ...

The Television Award is awarded for a TV drama, news or current affairs program or documentary broadcast in Australia. The finalists for 2014 are: Geoff Thompson, Karen Michelmore, Anne Worthington, ...

The Radio Award is awarded for a news or current affairs program or documentary (either a single program, a series or a compilation of highlights) broadcast in Australia. The finalists are: Carol ...

The Commission established the Human Rights Medal to be presented annually in recognition of outstanding personal endeavour in the cause of human rights. The choice of recipient, after open nomination ...

The Law Award is awarded to an individual or an organisation with a track record in promoting and advancing human rights in Australia through the practice of law. For over 25 years, barrister and ...