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Tag Archives: Anti-racism
Does Australia have a racism problem?
It is clear that racism not only exists, it’s a growing problem in Australia. Understanding the extent is the first step to eradicating it.
Justice for George Floyd: A Year of Global Activism for Black Lives and Against Police Violence
George Floyd’s death highlighted the similarly tragic treatment of our First Peoples in the judicial system.
QLD Parliament passes law which promotes systemic racism: NT next
Amnesty International Australia expressed deep concern over the Queensland Government’s youth justice amendments which passed Parliament last night. The amendments undo years of hard-fought reforms to keep Indigenous kids out of the justice system and their passing is a devastating step backwards in addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in Australian jails. “With the guilty …
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Police must do more to address racism
Responding to the violent arrest of an Indigenous boy in NSW this week, Amnesty International Australia Indigenous Rights Advisor, Rodney Dillon, said: “Sadly, this latest incident is an example of a long history of violence and discrimination leveled at Indigenous people by police all over the country since colonisation. There have been more than 400 …
Six ways to call out racism and bigotry when you see it
As powerful as the national outpouring of solidarity has been following the Christchurch attacks, it’s not enough on its own. Tony Blackett of Amnesty International NZ offers some ways you can take further action against racism. If the last couple weeks have shown us anything, it’s that now, more than ever, we need the human …
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Stand against racism
With the election campaign in full swing, Amnesty International Australia is urging all political parties to change the conversation by refusing to engage in divisive and stereotyping conversation. Tim O’Connor, Impact Manager at Amnesty International Australia said: “Today we are calling on our political leaders to stand against racism and unite Australia through inclusive leadership.The …
#FreedomofSpeech should not empower racism. Take action now.
UPDATE: The Senate is set to vote this week on proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act. Any amendment to section 18C will give license to more racism in Australia and will only amplify the horrific experiences of racism shown below. There’s still time to stop this happening. Share these stories and tweet at key Federal …
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Racism is harmful to human rights and health
In the run up to International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, our Indigenous Rights Campaigner Roxanne Moore looks at the human rights and health consequences of racism. Racist attacks on Adam Goodes Racism is not only a violation of human rights, but it has serious health consequences. We have seen the …
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