An inspiring group of LGBTI activists and allies met in Bangkok from 25-26 April 2017. We were discussing the progress that has been made since the Yogyakarta Principles were launched ten years ago, and how to build on that momentum. Creating partnerships to drive change and promote equality was one of the key themes for [...]
In April 2017, a group of 30 participants from the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) took part in one of our two-day training programs that sought to bolster their strategic engagement with the media. Delivered for the Asia Pacific Forum and involving Commissioners, senior managers and staff, the sessions identified strategies that SUHAKAM could [...]
In February 2017, I helped deliver a two-day workshop on working with the media for the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission. Formally established in 2014, the Commission has a mandate to promote and protect human rights across the newly-democratic country, which is home to more than 55 million people. It is a big job and the Commission [...]
There are very few opportunities today where young and older people can come together to talk and share stories. I've always felt this was a great loss for both groups, and especially for older people who can face loneliness and isolation. Gen2Gen is a new approach I have developed that seeks to provide creative opportunities to [...]
Over the past 30 years, the Australian Human Rights Commission has played a vital role in helping shape a stronger, fairer and more inclusive Australia. It has resolved more than 65,000 complaints of discrimination and conducted ground-breaking national inquiries on homeless children, mental illness, the stolen generations and children in detention. It has been a [...]
