Archive for Within Australia

AFL Players Association

// May 14th, 2013 // No Comments » // Media discussion, Sport, Within Australia, Within Victoria

Leading AFL players launch a new initiative, #FOOTY4IDAHO targeting homophobia in the lead up to IDAHO 2013

http://www.aflplayers.com.au/news/post/afl_players_asks_fans_not_to_shirk_the_issue

First United Nations Youth Human Rights Summit – Melbourne, IDAHO Eve, 16 May 2013

// March 14th, 2013 // No Comments » // Within Australia, Within Victoria

On the eve of International Day Against Homophobia, Young Victorians are invited to advance lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) rights at home and abroad by taking part in the first United Nations Youth Human Rights Summit. Events are happening in each state/territory with the event in Victoria focusing on LGBT human rights. Students in years 9-12 can be involved in this event being held on May 16 at Melbourne University). UN Youth Australia Inc. is a national youth-led charity that aims to build the people’s movement for the United Nations through the education and empowerment of young Australians. Minus 18 are hosting a post summit party! Checkout: http://www.unyouth.org.au/vic/lgbt-summit/ or visit their UN Youth Summit page on Facebook

Australia is ready for new and improved discrimination laws | Human Rights Law Centre

// February 21st, 2013 // No Comments » // Media discussion, Within Australia

Increased protection for Australia’s LGBTI community – will send a message to the whole Australian community and buttress work challenging prejudice motivated violence and homophobic harassment, says VicAVP http://www.hrlc.org.au/australia-is-ready-for-new-and-improved-discrimination-laws-21-february-2013

Is it okay to be left handed?

// October 21st, 2012 // No Comments » // Media discussion, Within Australia, Within Victoria

Why should I be made to feel like crap for just being who I am?

It’s time we stopped just sitting back and watching. Share this video to make a difference.

For more information on the campaign, visit www.lefthand.org.au

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