Judging criteria
The Tasmanian Human Rights Week Judging Panel will select award winners according to the following criteria:
· The impact of the work/activity on increased knowledge, understanding and respect for human rights, including but not limited to equal opportunity and non-discriminatory attitudes and practices.
· The impact of the work/activity in terms of increased community awareness and concern.
· The contribution made by the work/activity on the removal of barriers and to the challenging of human rights breaches.
· The amount of time and resources that have been devoted to the activities/work.
· How co-operation, harmony and growth in public understanding have been fostered.
· Extent to which initiative and innovative practices have been demonstrated.
The Human Rights Week Organising Committee
The Human Rights Week Organising Committee currently operates from Hobart (Southern branch) and is made up of individuals and representatives from a range of organisations.
Committee meetings are held monthly to plan for the annual Human Rights Week Launch, Awards and other events.
For more information about nominations for the Awards, or Human Rights Week activities please contact Louise Adams,
Phone :(03) 6233 4841; or e-mail:
For more information:
http://www.afairerworld.org/_HRWeek
The Committee is supported by the Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner.
Human Rights Week
3 – 10 December 2012
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Tasmanian Human Rights Awards
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 1
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Tasmanian Human Rights Week
International Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world on 10December. It commemorates the day on which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was made in 1948.
Tasmania is the only state in Australia that holds a whole week of activities to celebrate and raise awareness of human rights and responsibilities. It has occurred in the first week of December since 1984.
The week involves a launch, human rights awards, a rally and a number of other events put on by a wide range of organisations.
This year’s theme
Each year, the United Nations announces a theme for International Human Rights Day, 10December. Whenever possible, Tasmanian Human Rights Week uses the international theme.
This year’s theme is:
Inclusion and the right to participate in public life
Tasmanian Human Rights Week Launch and Award Ceremony
Where: Parliament House
What day: Monday 3 December
What time: 12:30–1:30pm
There will be light refreshments and all are welcome.
Please rsvp to Louise Adams
E-mail:
Human Rights Rally
Where: Parliament House Lawns
What day: Saturday 8 December
What time: 11:20am–1:00pm
There will be information stalls, activities and entertainment. The Human Rights Week March is yet to be confirmed. Further details of March will be distributed when finalised.
Theme:
Building a human rights culture within our community
Tasmanian Human Rights Awards
The Tasmanian Human Rights Awards honour those who have made a special contribution to human rights in the following categories:
· School
· Community organisation
· Individual
· Youth
· Print Journalism
· Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities
· Promoting LGBTI Cultural Awareness
· Sporting Organisations
Call for nominations
Nominations on the official nomination form are invited. Send to:
OR
(Include award name)
GPO Box 197, Hobart Tas 7001
For more information on eligibility, criteria and the forms go to:
www.afairerworld.org/_HRWeek
Nominations close 5:00pm, Monday 15 October 2012