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Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament. We protect and promote human rights in Australia and internationally.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. We are roughly 450 people of 70-plus nationalities who are country experts, lawyers, journalists, and others who work to protect the most at risk, from vulnerable minorities and civilians in wartime, to refugees and children in need. We direct our advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices.

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Human Rights playlist

What are Human Rights? (22 mins)

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (2 mins)

TV series 480 Mabo - This series looks back over the history of land rights, Eddie Mabo and his role in a landmark decision made by the courts that overturned the legal doctrine of terra nullius.

Living Black - Freedom Rides (26 mins)

Living Black revisits the historical journey made 50 years ago by a group of University students led by Aboriginal activist Charles Perkins, who set off on a bus ride around regional New South Wales to expose racism and prejudice in regional NSW.

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AUSTRALIA 1963

Näku Dhäruk – Yirrkala bark petitions National Museum Australia

Yolngu send land rights petitions to parliament

AUSTRALIA 1965

1965 Freedom Ride AIATSIS

In 1965, a group of students from the University of Sydney drew national and international attention to the appalling living conditions of Aboriginal people and the racism that was rife in New South Wales country towns. Known as the Freedom Ride, this 15-day bus journey through regional New South Wales would become a defining moment in Australian activism.

Freedom Ride Fact Sheet New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council

Students lead 'Freedom Ride' through NSW towns Deadly Story