Human Rights Day Oration 2019

04/12/2019

At the lectern

Australian Human Rights Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AO invites members to a special Human Rights Day Oration on 10 December, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The oration will be held at the offices of King & Wood Mallesons, Level 61, Governor Phillip Tower, 1 Farrer Place. There will be light refreshments from 5.15pm, with formalities from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse examined the history of abuse that occurred within schools, religious groups, sports clubs, state institutions and youth organisations. Over five years, the Royal Commission uncovered shocking stories that compelled change. It is now almost two years since it delivered its final report, and many organisations that work with children have become safer places as a result.

Hear from special guest speakers, The Hon Peter McClellan AM QC and Chrissie Foster AM. Former Justice McClellan led the Royal Commission, and Chrissie Foster AM is one of the key advocates on behalf of survivors of child sexual abuse. They will share their unique insights on justice for survivors and reflect on the Royal Commission’s impact and actions in the two years since the release of the report.