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Australian Bodies and Organisations
Amnesty International Australia [click]
Part of the international Amnesty movement, working for the protection of the human rights of all people.
Human Rights Council of Australia [click]
An Australian non-government organisation which promotes understanding of and respect for human rights for all people without discrimination.
Australian Human Rights Commission [click]
Australia's independent human rights watchdog. the Australian Human Rights Commission (formerly HREOC) aims to foster greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns of a broad range of individuals and groups.
United Nations Association of Australia [click]
Aims to promote among Australians greater awareness of the purposes of the United Nations and to ensure that the Australian Government fulfils its obligations as a member-state of the UN.
International Bodies and Organisations
Amnesty International [click]
A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights for all.
Human Rights Watch [click]
An international non-governmental organisation that seeks to promote human rights worldwide and investigates and exposes human rights violations.
International Labour Organization (ILO) [click]
A tripartite United Nations agency that brings together representatives from governments, employers and workers to shape policies and programs that promote social justice and internationally-recognised human and labour rights.
World Coalition Against the Death Penalty [click]
An international coalition of groups including non-governmental organisations, lawyers groups and trade unions which aims to strengthen the international fight against the use of the death penalty.
World Health Organisation (WHO) [click]
The directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating just policy options, providing technical support and monitoring and assessing health trends.
The Yogyakarta Principles [click]
In 2006, in response to well-documental patterns of abuse, a distinguished group of international human rights experts met in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to outline a set of international principles relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
United Nations
The United Nations [click]
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [click]
Human Rights Council [click]
Human Rights Committee [click]
Monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights [click]
Monitors the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [click]
Monitors the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women [click]
Monitors the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Committee on the Rights of the Child [click]
Monitors the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [click]
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [click]
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment [click]
Christmas Island chaplaincy: a light in the darkness
Christmas Island is a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean, yet it will seem vast compared to some of the tight spaces Rev Christine Senini worked in. And she won’t have to sleep in a bunk bed.
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae has added his name to the list of prominent Australians calling for reform to our asylum seeker policies. UnitingJustice has continually advocated for a more compassionate approach to these vulnerable members of our society.
UnitingJustice and the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined the chorus of voices calling for Constitutional recognition of the unique contribution that First Peoples have made to this country. Amendments to the Australian Constitution should also include removal of racist and discriminatory language and clauses. The open letter was accompanied by a submission to the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition made by UnitingJustice.
UJA Reference Committee member, Professor John Langmore, discusses the political momentum behind and the public benefits of introducing a financial transactions tax.
Rethink Refugees - watch UJA National Director, Rev. Elenie Poulos, reflecting on her work in refugee advocacy as part of Amnesty's information campaign
Preamble posters and Covenanting resources
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Position Vacant: Senior Media Officer
The Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia seeks to appoint an experienced media professional to the role of Senior Media Officer. Read more...
Churches solid on poker machine reform
The major Christian churches in Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to the Government’s proposed poker machine reform this morning in the face of Catholic priest Father Chris Riley’s apparent support for the inaccurate, well-funded industry campaign. Read more...