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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]
Prayer resources for Sorry Day and the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation (26 May - 3 June) from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission available here on the NATSIEC website
From the World Council of Churches - 'WCC calls on churches to "renew efforts" for a fair climate deal'
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From the World Council of Churches - multimedia study series on gender violence launched for Lent: The study resources offer a weekly film focusing on the lives of women in various parts of the world, including India, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and South Africa. Each film is accompanied by a Bible study, a fact sheet, discussion starters and worship resources.
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From JustAct in VicTas Synod: JustEndChristianPersecution - take action to assist Dr Alexis Montes, a lay leader in the health ministry of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and his health worker colleagues.
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Position Vacant: Solidarity and Justice Officer, UCA South Australia (half-time position). The Solidarity and Justice Officer will resource the Church through education, advocacy and networking across a wide range of justice issues and commitments addressed by the Church.
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UnitingCare Australia Opposes Involuntary Income Management (25 Nov 2009): Uniting Care Australia National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds has called today for the Australian Government to focus on delivering effective support for disadvantaged and vulnerable families.
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