The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission will join in Victoria’s celebration of queer culture by putting its support behind the community during the annual Midsumma Festival.

The Commission's Human Rights Oration on Tuesday was a huge success, with almost 500 people attending the event at Federation Square.

Acting Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Karen Toohey has called on Victorians to celebrate our many human rights achievements this International Human Rights Day.