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Following last year’s calls to ditch Harmony Day – reverting it to the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, growing contention continues to eliminate Harmony Week. Both advocates and academics warn of surface level celebration when it comes to understanding core issues related to racism in Australia. The Federal government continues recognising the success of multiculturalism with …
South Africa has lodged a case with the International Court of Justice against Israel, claiming the Middle Eastern country is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. While these cases usually take a long time before a final judgement, this case is requesting provisional measures, and the hearing will finish today. Image: Photo by Davi Mendes …
We’re more aware about the COP meetings organised by the United Nations, where world leaders discuss how to act on the climate crisis. This year, the COP meeting will be in Dubai, UAE. The Albanese government has also expressed their interest in hosting a COP meeting in Australia and committing on more climate action targets, …
This coming Monday, 15 May, marks the 75th anniversary of Palestine’s Nakba – the start of Palestinians’ continued violent disposession from their homes and land, following Israel being founded. To mark Nakba, meaning “catastrophe”, rallies will be held across so-called Australia on Saturday. Other events include seminars and screenings. Late last year, in a …
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This year, the Australian Government decided to extend Harmony Day to Harmony Week. However, across the world, 21 March is known as The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day of mourning – which the United Nations says is “observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, …
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The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent is visiting Australia to find out more about the African Australian community. The group was invited by the government, and organisations such as the African Australian Advocacy Centre welcome the visit and expect the African communities across Australia raise their voice on their …
UN research about African Australians needs and issues Read More »