Australasian Human Rights Scholars' Network
Purpose Statement
The Australasian Human Rights Scholars’ Network (AHRSN) is a cross disciplinary network that welcomes human rights scholars across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Region.
The AHRSN aims to advance scholarly human rights knowledge with the intention of creating a community committed to research, training, and advocacy efforts. The cross-disciplinary network will bring together scholars from, but not limited to, law, social science, business, and education disciplines. The collaborative nature of the AHRSN aims to promote and supplement the work of existing networks, centres, and institutions committed to human rights.
Purpose
- Be a leading platform for the sharing of ideas and the convening of events and discussions;
- Advance research and teaching on human rights;
- Coordinate collaborative advocacy and media (eg joint law reform and inquiry submissions);
- Maintain a cross-disciplinary focus; and
- Foster transnational co-operation between scholars in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Region and broader international engagement.
Steering Committee
Events
Next Steps for Human Rights Protection in Australia
On Monday 16 November 2024, The Australasian Human Rights Scholars' Network (AHRSN) hosted its inaugural event. The webinar explored proposed reforms to Australia's human rights system and offered insight into the Australian Human Rights Commission Free and Equal project, findings of a major parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s human rights system, and next steps for the reform agenda.
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