Events
Events
Upcoming events
The Human Rights Oration returns on 8 December with Muriel Bamblett, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency
The 2009 Oration is the 9th in a series organised by the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission to mark the United Nations Human Rights Day.
Past events
Everyday People Everyday Rights - Human Rights Conference 2009
The conference presents an exciting opportunity to hear from respected human rights advocates; engage in lively panel discussions; and be part of the latest discussion on protecting human rights.
16 & 17 March 009, The Melbourne Park Function Centre, Batman Avenue, Melbourne.
- Click here for more information about Everyday People Everyday Rights - Human Rights Conference 2009
2008 Human Rights Oration with Dan Adams, Young Victorian of the Year for 2008 and board member of The Oaktree Foundation
The 2008 Oration is the 8th in a series organised by the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission to mark the United Nations Human Rights Day.
19/03/2008 - Indigenous Human Rights Forum
Putting equality back into the agenda – Anne Summers to deliver the 7th Human Rights Oration
On 10 December, author and journalist, Dr Anne Summers will deliver the Human Rights Oration, the seventh in a series by the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission to mark United Nations Human Rights Day.
What difference can a Human Rights Charter make?
Melbourne, 15 August 2007
Mallesons Stephen Jaques, level 50 Bourke Place, 600 Bourke St.
In this lecture, Lord Robert Walker will reflect on his experience 'judging'human rights under the UK Human Rights Act to consider the difference that a Charter of Human Rights can make for Victoria
Human Rights Conference
Freedom, Respect, Equality, Dignity
Melbourne, 27 February 2007
ANZ Pavilion, Melbourne Arts Centre, St Kilda Rd
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission's major conference on human rights: an exciting opportunity to reflect on the essence of what human rights means for us all.
6th Annual Human Rights Oration - Protecting Rights in a Climate of Fear
The Victorian Human Rights Oration is the Commission's most significant annual event. This year's guest speaker is Julian Burnside QC, a human rights advocate who in 2004, helped establish The Justice Project - a group that provides humanitarian asssistance and supports basic human rights for all.
The 2006 Oration will be held on 13th December 2006, 12pm-2pm at Zinc in Federation Square, and focus on the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities and how it affects the lives of all Victorians.
The 2006 Oration is open to the general public and will feature a performance and exhibition by Indigenous artists.
For more information about the 6th Annual Human Rights Oration click here or contact Slavka Scott on (03) 9281 7150.
Advocacy and Leadership Across the Public and Private Sector
Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria and Leadership Plus is pleased to invite you to hear Mike Adams from the UK Disability Rights Commission talk about leadership and advocacy by people with a disability and particular initiatives that have been undertaken in the UK.
More information about this Advocacy & Leadership event
16/06/2006 - Work life balance : Rhetoric or Reality?
30/11/2005 - Disability disclosure forum
