Self determination - UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

It is deeply saddening that the Indigenous People of Australia are still facing so many challenges and difficulties in our society today. Human rights are for everyone, around the world, irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexuality, age, ability...or any of the other myriad ways that humans stereotype and discriminate against others who are not just like them. If we want a future where everyone can live fully and fulfill their unique potential then this type of behaviour must end. The Declarations of Human Rights by the UN create a guide for 'best practice' for everyone, it is time that Governments/Corporations and Peoples around the world abided by them and made the world a better place for everyone.

For more information you can click on this link.

Russia: Crackdown on Social Media Users

When you live in a country like Australia it is easy to forget how fortunate we are to have the right/responsibility to vote, free speech and media. This is not the case for many, many people in the world and this impinges human rights and holds back the potential/progress of these citizens and indeed these countries. We hope that one day everyone in the world has the right to vote and is provided an opportunity to do so that is convenient, free and counted properly. We also hope that one day everyone has the right to provide feedback and offer opinions on the way their country is being run without fear. As well we hope that one day everyone in the world has access to independent media/social media which is well researched and able to cover the issues that will improve the world for us all.

IKEA - People and Planet

It is wonderful to be able to watch this video and see that huge corporations such as IKEA are working in ways that protect human rights, children, the environment and produce beautiful and functional items for people across the world. For more information and for more inspiring stories you can click on this link.

Bulgaria:Keep Sofia Pride Safe

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If you too would like to ensure that those who join the Pride march in Sofia are safe than you can also sign the petition to Yordanka Fandakova, Mayor of Sofia, by clicking on this link.

Declaration of Sexual Rights

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All around the world people's Human Rights are being trampled on by others in so many countries and in so many ways. This includes their Sexual Rights, which are actually a fundamental and universal part of Human Rights. We will not have a peaceful, fair,  just or sustainable world until all Human Rights are respected. For more information you can click on this link.

Be Vocal Be Fair

Be Vocal Be Fair from Baptist World Aid Australia on Vimeo.

For more information on how you can help end the exploitation of workers you can click on this link.

Human Rights Arts & Film Festival - Stories that Matter

For more information about this important film festival, and to buy tickets in your city, you can click on this link.

7 Human Rights Power Couples We Love - Amnesty International

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As members of Amnesty International we sign many petitions and know how hard their employees work, along with volunteers and members, worldwide to promote human rights. There are millions of ordinary people around the world working towards better human rights for all every single day which is a wonderful thing. Like many of these people we work and so have limited time and money so it is great to see people who have much more money and fame putting that to good use to stand up for human rights too.

This article in the latest newsletter tells the stories of seven human rights couples who are doing just that. For more information you can click on this link.

Appeal for Immediate Action on Offshore Detention

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Over seventy highly respected Australian organizations and community groups have sent this open statement calling for action on the deplorable situations on Manus Island and Nauru. Let us hope that there unceasing efforts on behalf of these refugees and asylum seekers is heard and that those who have the political power to assist and protect them finally see the light and act with compassion,  and love and for peace and justice. For more information you can click on this link.

SMS joke - Write for Rights

This poor young man, and many others, are wrongfully imprisoned around the world. We have been Writing for Rights with Amnesty International for many years and know the impact that working with others from around the world can have. We are very glad that they give us an opportunity to help and being very busy people it is much easier now to do so as it is no longer necessary to write, print and post the letters, it can all be done on-line.

For more information you can click on this link.

The Black Sorrow - Raise Your Hands

Around the world there are marches, protests and meetings of people wanting to voice an opinion and be heard. There are many times when those in authority use force to close down these activities and in doing so many people are hurt or even killed. This is a dreadful situation for everyone there and only leads to further frustration, grief, anger and loss.

 As well there have been too many 'everyday' incidents where people are killed causing great pain, anguish and suffering to so many people. To be able to walk the streets in safety is a human right and no-one should have to fear doing so. However, sadly, this is not the case in so many countries and for so many different reasons. This song by the Black Sorrows is a sombre reminder of the problems faced by people around the world and a call for empathy, compassion and change. For more information you can click here.

Action Aid:Stop Australian women’s rights violations in South Africa

Thanks to Lorraine and the women of South Africa who are fighting for the protection of everyone's human rights. As well they are working to protect the environment, all of which take great courage and determination.  If you would like to learn more about this important issue then you can click on this link.

Anthem to End Child Marriage

Thanks to the wonderful girls from Lusaka Girls School, Zambia, who wrote, composed and sang this powerful and moving appeal/anthem about their rights.

This was in collaboration with the organization Girls not Brides who are a global partnership of 650 civil service organizations, all of whom are dedicated to ending child marriage. By doing so they would enable these girls to fulfill their potential and improve the world for us all. For more information you can click on this link.

Andy Hall - Human Rights Day Appeal

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Andy Hall has been convicted in Thailand for reporting Human Rights abuses and today an Appeal was launched to the Thai Government to change their laws. Without people who are brave enough to stand up for others and report such abuses we will never attain a world where there is justice, equality and fairness for all. In far too many countries it is extremely dangerous to stand up for what is right and fair and we are fortunate to have organizations and people who do so for the benefit of us all.  For more information you can click on this link.

Human Rights Day 2016

A sombre message from Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, about the challenges that are evident around the world where human rights abuses are taking place. There are many, many people around the world working towards a more respectful world for us all. As well  there are many ways that we can all reaffirm our belief in humanity by supporting such organizations and working together.

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This wonderful poster, with two beautiful young Jamaican people on it, is a reminder of the joy that is  found when each person is respected for themselves, no matter who they are. For more information you can click on this link.

No More

Galinwinku Students say NO MORE to violence from No More on Vimeo.

Thank you to the wonderful students from Shepherdson College in Galiwinku who are sharing their hopes and dreams  about stopping violence as part of the No More to violence campaign. For more information and to join the No More violence movement you can click on this link.

Pepsico Pakistan - Respect Human Rights

We admire and support these women workers that have been extremely active in their fight for union rights at PepsiCo's Lahore factory, It is easy to forget the work and sacrifices that have been made, and are still being made, by so many people around the world to protect and defend the rights of ordinary workers. To learn more about this campaign, and other work being done by the IUF, you can click on this link.

What happens when we work together...

Thanks to Amnesty International and all their members around the world who have been fighting for truth, justice and human rights since 1961. For more information you can click on this link.




Right now they are fighting for many people, including Edward Snowdon...



For more information on all of the campaigns you can click on this link.

International Monsanto Tribunal

If you would like to learn more about this important tribunal click here.  To sign a petition of support click here.


Marie-Monique Tribunal (English) from Monsanto Tribunal on Vimeo.

 To donate you can click here.

The Declaration of the Rights of the Children

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There are many wonderful people working to assist children around the world, however there are also those who are not and who actually hurt and kill children.. As well there are governments and corporations who assist children and there are those who do not and whose actions/inactions hurt and kill children. We are all part of the human race and I truly hope that one day every child in the world has the chance to live the life that they dream of.