Promoting & respecting rights for all
The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT.
- Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.
- Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
- Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
- Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
- Advocates for and supports victims of crime.
Projects
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New client services charter and easy English versions
Our new client services charter is about how we must treat our clients. It also explains to our clients what they can do to help us treat them well. As outlined in the charter, if you are unhappy with.. Read More
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New social inclusion plan
The Commission’s current social inclusion plan (2019-22) broadens our commitment to creating an inclusive community that respects and realises everyone’s rights. Previous disability action plans.. Read More
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News
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Happy Children’s Week 2020!
Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2020 is National Children’s Week. The theme this year is Article 15 from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child – Children have the right.. Read More
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Humanity newsletter out now
27 November 2020 Our November 2020 edition of Humanity is out now. Read about better protections for vulnerable people in the ACT; our upcoming International Human Rights Day panel on the right to health,.. Read More
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