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'Why Australia needs Human Rights Protection'
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) on behalf of the NSW Charter Group is holding a video competition based on the theme 'Why Australia needs Human Rights Protection'.
The theme reinforces the vision of the Declaration as a commitment to universal dignity and justice, and reinforces how the protection of human rights in Australia is essential to the ongoing vision of the Declaration.
We are looking for videos that reflect the theme of the competition and provide a unique approach to a human rights subject. For some, the video will record a moment where a human right was protected, for others it may be an observation of what human rights means to you as an Australian.
Send in your entries and our judging panel will choose a Winner and Highly Commended entry.
The entries of the winner, runner up and those that are specially commended and short-listed will be accessed through the NSW Charter Group and its member's websites.
Prizes
The winner will receive an award to the value of $800. The runner-up will receive a prize to the value of $200. The winner, runner-up and those who are specially commended will all receive a certificate of achievement and will be advised by phone and mail by 28 April 2009.
The NSW Charter Group and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre thank the sponsors for providing excellent prizes.
Sponsors and supporters
NSW Charter Group
The NSW Charter Group is a coalition of individuals and organisations that are seeking a commitment from the NSW Government to a community consultation of human rights protection in NSW and a commitment to implement the outcomes of that consultation.
NSW Charter Group Homepage
Council of Social Services NSW - NCOSS
NCOSS provides independent and informed policy development, advice and information and plays a key coordination and leadership role for the non-government social and community services sector in New South Wales.
NCOSS works with the sector, NSW Government, departments and other relevant agencies on emerging (and ongoing) social, systemic and operational issues.
NCOSS Homepage
Australian Lawyers Alliance
The Australian Lawyers Alliance is the only national association of lawyers and other professionals dedicated to protecting and promoting justice, freedom and the rights of individuals. We have some 1,500 members and estimate that they represent up to 200,000 people each year in Australia. We promote access to justice and equality before the law for all individuals regardless of their wealth, position, gender, age, race or religious belief.
Australian Lawyers Alliance Homepage
Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre is an independent, non-profit legal and policy centre. PIAC makes strategic interventions in public interest matters to foster a fair, just and democratic society and to empower citizens, consumers and communities.
PIAC Homepage
How to Enter
Download the Entry details, including Terms and Condition of Entry, the Declaration and Entry Forms for how to enter.
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