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Future Directions

In 2008 the Human Rights Forum will continue to undertake a program of activities including bringing a high-profile overseas guest speaker to the University, and the ongoing lunchtime lecture series. In addition to this calendar of events, the Forum will also seek to establish more formal links between those undertaking human rights research at the University. In accordance with this, the Forum will:

Establish an annual program of research colloquia to promote cross-faculty dialogue between academic researchers, and between Research Higher Degree students;
Foster cross-disciplinary reading groups; and
Consolidate partnerships with community groups/government departments/international NGOs, with a view to developing a better understanding of ‘knowledge transfer’ and its possibilities.

For more information about the future directions of the Human Rights Forum please email human-rights@unimelb.edu.au

6 May 2008: Lunchtime Lecture: Reflections on the Commission on the Status of Women

Susan Brennan, President of the World YWCA discussed her recent visit to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. The World YWCA is a global movement of 25 million women and girls working for justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and the environment in 125 countries. Susan has served on the boards of the International Women's Development Agency, Repreive Australia and the Women's Rights Action Network of Australia.

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