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Join us as we debate housing as a human right, examining how we can achieve better, fairer housing for more Canberrans.About this Event
On International Human Rights Day, join us as we examine housing as a human right.
With our expert panel, we’ll unpack key questions including:
- What is included in the human right to housing?
- What role does housing play in giving children stability, reducing family violence, allowing effective rehabilitation, preventing recidivism and promoting good health?
- How do our laws need to change to better protect the right to housing?
Dr Penelope Mathew, ACT Human Rights Commission President will facilitate the discussion with panellists:
- Professor Kevin Bell AO KC, author of Housing: the Great Australian Right
- Dr Devin Bowles, CEO, ACT Council of Social Services
- Ms Genevieve Bolton OAM, Executive Director and Principal Solicitor, Canberra Community Law
- Ms Rachael Clark, Solicitor and Program Manager, Dhurrawang Aboriginal Human Rights Program, Canberra Community Law
- and Mrs Kellie Jones, who has first-hand experience of homelessness. Mrs Jones works in office management and accounting and is an Orange Sky volunteer.
This is a live event and an online link will be available soon (Note ticket NOT required if attending online.) Light refreshments served.
More info: [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Canberra, Australia
Tickets
AUD 0.00
