Exploring Solutions for Social Cohesion and Inequality
The upcoming national seminar, titled ‘The Answer Is Human Rights’, will be conducted online to delve into how human rights can tackle pressing social issues in Australia. Scheduled for 18th June from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm via Zoom, it is hosted by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
The seminar will focus on crucial issues such as social cohesion, housing affordability, economic inequality, and the effects of climate change and digital technologies. It is part of the Commission’s programme celebrating its 40th anniversary as Australia’s national human rights institution.
The event will feature a distinguished panel including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess. Other advocates like Dr Nora Amath, Executive Director of Islamophobia Register Australia, and Dr Cassandra Goldie AO, CEO of the Australian Council of Social Services, will also contribute. This discussion will be moderated by Commission President Hugh de Kretser. He emphasised, “For most of us, most of the time, Australia is a great place to live. But despite our nation’s wealth, many people are struggling. It’s in everyone’s interest to protect human rights.”
Panel Focus on Rights Protection
Commission President de Kretser highlighted the potential of stronger rights protections to address issues like fraying social cohesion and housing affordability. He stated, “Protecting human rights promotes equality, safety, dignity, and prosperity for all people in Australia.”
The seminar will be accessible with Auslan interpretation and live captioning available. Registration details are available on the Humanitix website for those interested in gaining insights into how human rights can contribute to a fairer society.
This seminar is a vital event for individuals concerned about Australia’s future and the strength of its democracy. It aims to foster a deeper commitment to human rights values such as equality, freedom, and respect. The event underscores the importance of human rights in making communities safer and fairer.
The seminar’s insights could guide policy changes at both national and state levels. A stronger commitment to human rights would protect values Australians care about: equality, freedom, dignity, and kindness.
