Sydney seminar to explore how human rights are the answer to fixing critical social challenges 

Published 26 May 2026

Anti-Discrimination NSW is partnering with the Australian Human Rights Commission to deliver the next instalment of its national seminar series, The Answer Is Human Rights.

With growing concerns around social cohesion, the right to peaceful protest, housing affordability, economic inequality and the impact of climate change and digital technologies, The Answer Is Human Rights seminar will focus on how human rights can help us address these and other challenging issues.

The seminar features a panel discussion with Justice and Equity Centre CEO Jonathon Hunyor, Anti-Discrimination NSW Executive Manager Mia Zahra, Aboriginal Legal Service acting CEO Sharif Deen, Australian Human Rights Commission Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess and Australian Human Rights Commission Chief Executive Leanne Smith.

The Answer Is Human Rights | Sydney seminar

  • Wednesday 17 June, 5pm – 7pm 
    (Light refreshments will be served from 5pm; official event starts at 5.30pm)
  • Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church St, Parramatta, Sydney.

This is a free event and places are limited - register now to secure your spot.

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