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Explore educational resources on homelessness and human rights, provided by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Equal Love: LGBTQIA+ Rights promotes equal human rights regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status, combating homophobia and transphobia for inclusivity.

Human rights are an important part of our lives. In fact, they are so much a part of everyday living that we often take them for granted. Consider how often you drink clean water, eat food, go to school, say or write what you think, get treated by a doctor, practise a religion (or not), or expect to be treated fairly by others. All of these everyday activities depend on the adequate…

Learn more about The International Human Rights System that ensures global human rights through treaties and agreements.

Learn how freedom from discrimination is a fundamental human right that belongs to all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Statistics from 2014 Back to main Face the Facts page Download in PDF (3.01 MB) Download in Word (8.44 MB) Every day, across the country, older Australians make an enormous contribution to our society. For example, Australians aged 65 years and over contribute almost $39 billion each year in unpaid caring and voluntary work. If the unpaid contribution of those aged 55 to 64 years is included…

Discover statistics on disability rights in Australia. Get the facts and figures you need to better understand human rights and inclusivity.

Explore the rich, cultural diversity of Australia through statistics and infographics. Learn more about narratives supporting systemic racism.

Learn how Australia signed the Convention on the Rights of the Child to help protect vulnerable groups of children and young people who are at risk.

Learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Australia through statistics and infographics.

Learn about how racism exists in all areas of our society, including workplaces, schools and the wider community and what you can do to prevent it.

Explore the profound effects of racism on individuals and communities. Learn from personal accounts and research findings. Stand up to racism with us.

Racial discrimination profoundly affects lives. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds endure frequent racism. Learn what you can do.

Understand the roots of racism and its impact on society. Learn why people hold racist attitudes and how to combat them.

Violence, harassment and bullying are human rights issues that profoundly affect the lives of many people in Australia. We all have a right to feel safe and respected. We all have a right to live our lives free from violence. Violence, harassment and bullying can violate these rights. They can also impact on other rights, such as the right to education and the right to health. Violence,…