Speeches, statements and articles by Giridharan Sivaraman

The National Anti-Racism Framework launch speech by Giridharan Sivaraman emphasises the importance of First Nations-centered anti-racism efforts in Australia.

26th November 2024

Launch of the Race Reporting Handbook by Media Diversity Australia and the Australian Human Rights Commission to promote anti-racist journalism and inclusive storytelling.

3rd October 2024

Diversity and representation in the workplace is important, but not enough to tackle racism alone. In this session, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, explains an anti-racism approach which confronts the structural racism embedded in workplaces, and allows people of negatively racialised backgrounds to thrive. 

30th August 2024

The UNESCO Chair, Cultural Diversity and Social Justice is committed to conducting high impact research aligned with UNESCO's core objectives, as well as fostering effective dialogue that acknowledges and respects the value and integrity of all peoples and cultures.

21st August 2024 

Race Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman launched the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia Report as part of the National Anti-Racism Framework. 

17 October 2024

Race Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman addressed the John Yu fellowship at the University of Sydney. 

12 December 2024

The 21st of March has been a date globally recognised as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD).  It was designated as such by the UN in 1966 and began as a day of mourning. 

18 March 2025