University of Melbourne: Human Rights Forum Email Bulletin September 5 2008
In this bulletin:
1. Human Rights Forum Events – Lunchtime Lecture, Reconciliation Dialogue, Postgraduate Forum
2. Other Human Rights Events
3. World Indigenous Conference
4. Protecting Human Rights Conference
5. Human Rights Law Radio Show
6. Employment Opportunity: Human Rights Lawyer
1. Human Rights Forum Events
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Beyond Beijing: Hopes and Fears on the Roof of the World
Description: Dr Simon Bradshaw, Campaign Coordinator for the Australia Tibet Council, will discuss the situation of Tibet in the post-Olympic period at the September Human Rights Forum Lunchtime Lecture.
Time: 1.00-2.00pm
Friday 12 September 2008
After the Apology: A Dialogue on Reconciliation
Human Rights Forum, the Social Justice Initiative and Trinity College
Description: The recent Rudd apology to the Stolen Generations has been viewed by many Australians as significant step in the reconciliation process. To what extent does the apology mark the beginning of a new relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians? And where do we need to go from here? This dialogue will give you an opportunity to listen to, and engage with, leading indigenous thinkers on these issues.
Speakers: Larissa Behrendt, Tom Calma, Ian Anderson, Kylie Belling (chair)
Time: 6.00 pm- 8.00 pm
Venue: State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne
RSVP: human-rights@unimelb.edu.au
Thursday 18 September
Postgraduate Discussion Forum: No 2 Semester 2 2008
“Public-Private Partnerships and Tuberculosis Research” - Peta Freestone, Political Science
Time: 4.00-6.00pm
Venue: Staff common room, 1st Floor, Old Quad, University of Melbourne
All welcome, wine and nibbles provided.
2. Other Human Rights Events
September 8 2008
Australian Red Cross Victoria
Description: Training course for people who are interested in International Humanitarian Law and who would like to learn more about the laws of war. This series has 10 sessions held on the second Monday evening of each month. More details of each session here: http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/media/IHL_seminar_series_2008.pdf
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Australian Red Cross Victoria, 23-47 Villiers St, North Melbourne.
Cost: $10 for each seminar payable on the door on the night.
September 11 2008
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Description: This workshop will provide an introduction to key human rights concepts, the operation of the Charter, remedies contained in the Charter, and the functions of the Commission.
Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Cost: $45
September 17 2008
Fortyfive Downstairs
Description: Charter of Human Rights - Why do we need it?
Mary Kostakidis speaking with George Williams, Malcolm Fraser and Mirko Bagaric
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
Venue: fortyfive downstairs (45 Flinders Lane Melbourne)
Cost: $5 / $2 cash only at the door
Bookings: 03 9662 9966
September 18 2008
University of Melbourne International Public Lecture Series
Description: Ambassador Derek Shearer, Chevalier Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College, Los Angeles will provide an ‘insider’ analysis of the upcoming US Presidential elections.
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Theatre GM 15, level 1, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham St, Carlton
September 22 2008
Reconciliation Victoria
Description: Michael Gorton (inaugural Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria and current Chair of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, Muriel Bamblett (CEO of VACCA and Chairperson of SNAICC)and Graham Atkinson (Traditional Owners Land Justice Group), will discuss the future of reconciliation in Victoria, plus entertainment and refreshments.
Time: 4.30 - 7.00pm
Venue: Ross House, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
September 25 2008
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Description: This workshop will assist participants to outline the obligations created by the Charter, identify the changes needed in your organisation’s policies and procedures, consider how human rights principles can guide practice, and develop strategies that integrate human rights into the culture, values and leadership of your organisation.
Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Cost: $45
Prerequisites: Introductory or Exploration workshop
September 30 – October 3 2008
Description: International conference planning for a socially inclusive future for Australia. The four themes of the conference are human rights, indigenous advancement, inter-communal relations and active citizenship.
October 7 2008
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Description: Participants in this workshop will recap the operation of the Charter, further examine the legal and non-legal remedies contained within the Charter, and explore the potential to use the Charter in the development of social change campaigns.
Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Cost: $45
Prerequisites: Introductory or Exploration workshop
October 9 2008
Reprieve Australia
Description: His Honour, Justice Lasry of the Supreme Court of Victoria will deliver the 2008 Reprieve lecture on the eve of World Anti-Death Penalty Day
Time: 6.15pm
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria,
October 13 2008
Australian Red Cross Victoria
Description: Training course for people who are interested in International Humanitarian Law and who would like to learn more about the laws of war. This series has 10 sessions held on the second Monday evening of each month. More details of each session here: http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/media/IHL_seminar_series_2008.pdf
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Australian Red Cross Victoria, 23-47 Villiers St, North Melbourne.
Cost: $10 for each seminar payable on the door on the night.
November 19 – 20 2008
National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies Australia
Description: A two-day conference exploring issues of social inclusion and Muslim integration in Australia
“Indigenous Education in the 21st Century – Respecting Tradition, Shaping the Future”
From 7 – 11 December 2008 in Melbourne, traditional land of the Kulin Nation. 3,000 delegates from Indigenous communities around the world with 400 conference sessions to choose from. Keynote speeches from world leaders in Indigenous education.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2008 PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE to be held at Melbourne Law School on 3 October 2008. Confirmed speakers include:
· The Hon Robert McClelland MP, Attorney-General
· Associate Professor Carolyn Evans, Melbourne Law School
· Professor Hilary Charlesworth, Australian National University
· Edward Santow, University of New South Wales
· The Rt Hon Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias, Supreme Court of NZ
· Lord Justice Sir Stephen Sedley, Court of Appeal of England & Wales (via DVD)
· Professor Johannes Chan SC, University of Hong Kong
· Joanna Davidson, Special Counsel Human Rights, Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office
· Debbie Mortimer SC, Victorian Bar
· Sally Sheppard, Partner, Clayton Utz (Melbourne)
· Associate Professor Jeremy Gans, Melbourne Law School
The closing date for registrations is
26 September 2008. For further information, including registration details, please see the brochure attached or the CCCS website:
http://cccs.law.unimelb.edu.au.
Right Now Radio will bring you the latest human rights news and events in
Australia and interviews with people 'on the ground' in human rights.
We'll also be playing great local music with human rights themes. The show will be broadcast live on Melbourne's 3CR 855AM community radio every Thursday from 6pm until 6.30pm, beginning Thursday 18 September.
You can also listen to Right Now Radio through 3CR's online streaming.
6. Employment Opportunity: Human Rights Lawyer
The Human Rights Law Resource Centre is a specialist community legal service that undertakes and supports litigation, advocacy, law reform and education to promote human rights in Australia.Thanks to the generous support of the Victorian Legal Services Board, the Centre is seeking a full-time Human Rights Lawyer based in Melbourne.
The Lawyer will undertake and support casework, strategic litigation, advocacy, law reform and policy development, legal education and human rights capacity building in each of these areas. The Lawyer will also work with the Centre’s other staff in areas including administration, business development, fund raising, project management, media, publications and marketing.
The Lawyer will:
- have a very strong commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights;
- be admitted to practice (or eligible for admission) as a lawyer in Victoria;
- have at least 2-4 years post-admission experience as a lawyer;
- be able to develop strong partnerships with the Centre’s key stakeholders, including the community legal sector, the commercial legal sector, government and human rights NGOs and preferably have worked in at least one of these sectors;
- be able to work very effectively in a small, flexible, responsive, dynamic and motivated team;
- be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and limited supervision;
- have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;
- have excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills; and
- be innovative, creative and collaborative.
The Centre seeks exceptional candidates andoffers salaries that are highly competitive in the community legal sector. The salary will be in the range of $60-68,000 (+ salary packaging), depending on qualifications, experience and other relevant considerations.
Applications should be in the form of a CV and cover letter and should be sent to Phil Lynch at hrlrc@vicbar.com.au
Closing date for applications is 12 September 2008.
The position will preferably commence in early November 2008.
