Curtin Centre for Human Rights Education

03/06/2026

Wonderful to see Curtin Centre for Human Rights Education's HDR students presenting their research at this year’s Milestone Review.

Congratulations to Yemisi Rukayat Ajibade Daniel, whose PhD explores Indigenous religion, religious freedom, and contemporary practice in Yorubaland, and to Mrinalini Martin Pakhare, whose Master of Philosophy research examines how survivor leadership networks support the economic empowerment and sustainable reintegration of human trafficking survivors.

02/06/2026

What role do protest, free speech and the arts play in building a more just society?

At a time when laws that could significantly affect the right to protest in Western Australia are being debated, these are crucial questions.

We're pleased to see one of our wonderful sessional academics, Mohammedali, joining the panel for Unruly Voices next week. Marziya will be sharing their insights alongside other wonderful humans reflecting on justice, human dignity and civic participation.

📍 Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle📅 Wednesday 3 June, 7pm🎟 Entry by donation

We hope to see you there.

01/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Navigating Interreligious Harmony in an Age of Intolerance, the first event in our new Human Rights and Diversity Dialogues Series, organised by the Centre for Human Rights Education (CHRE) and Curtin Humanities Global Futures. We are grateful to our audience for contributing to such a thoughtful and engaged discussion on one of the most urgent issues of our time.

A special thank you to our distinguished speakers: Professor Richard Blythe, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Humanities; Dr Azim Zahir, Moderator; Professor Farida Fozdar, Dean of Global Futures; Professor Anthony J. Langlois, Stan Perron Dean of Applied Ethics; and Associate Professor Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes, Director of the Centre for Human Rights Education.

The event highlighted the importance of creating spaces where religious and cultural diversity are valued and protected, and human rights remain central to public dialogue.

26/05/2026

Congratulations to CHRE's MA student Zebib Hadish Baraki on her powerful presentation at the second webinar in the Human Rights-Based Universities (HRBU) in ASEAN series, held on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Under the theme “Co-creating Safe and Inclusive Universities: Advancing Human Rights and Centering Youth Voices in a Polycrisis Era,”
Zebib delivered a compelling message on the importance of building universities where inclusion is foundational, not an afterthought. Her voice as a disability advocate, scholar, and champion for inclusive education brought clarity, courage, and urgency to the conversation.

Congratulations as well to all members of the panel who presented with Zebib. CHRE’s Associate Professor Lisa Hartley; Dr Vachararurai Boontinand, Lecturer, Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University and Convener of AUN-HRE; Joy R. Argote, Student, University of the Philippines, and former intern for HRBU at AUN-HRE.

CHRE is grateful for Nathan James Malet, AUN Programme Officer and Dr Azim Zahir, CHRE Course coordinator and others for organising this powerful event.

CHRE and Asian University Network (AUN) continue working together towards promoting human rights based universities across our region.

18/05/2026

Join this insightful webinar on Thursday 21st May 2026
Time: 2-3pm AEST

https://www.developmentstudies.asn.au/dsaa-webinar/

15/05/2026

Core considerations in a human rights education.

"Passion brings you joy; purpose brings you meaning."

"We need cultural change."

"Humanity is part of nature, not above it."

"We need to extend social justice."
- Harrison Ford

Commencement Speech given at Arizona State University on 11 May 2026 to 14,000 students.

Actor and conservationist Harrison Ford delivers the commencement address during Arizona State University’s Undergraduate Commencement at Mountain America St...

14/05/2026

How can we nurture authentic inter-religious harmony by protecting human rights?

Join us at this first panel discussion in our new, Human Rights and Diversity Dialogues Series, co-hosted with Curtin Humanities Global Futures Platform.

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 4-6pm AWST
Venue: Curtin University

Please register via: https://events.humanitix.com/human-rights-and-diversity-dialogues

14/05/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 -- 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐄 - 𝐀𝐔𝐍-𝐇𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

As humanity becomes increasingly affected by the polycrises around the world, higher education institutions are placed in a vital position of proactiveness to strengthen solidarity and advocacy among the youth.

This time, our panel will be diving into the role of 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬), and the role universities can play in accommodating human rights values across higher education.

Meet the panelists:

- 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲, Associate Professor, Centre for Human Rights Education, Curtin University

- 𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐢 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝, Lecturer, Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, and Convener of AUN-HRE

- 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐑. 𝐀𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐞, Student, University of the Philippines, and former intern for HRBU at AUN-HRE

- 𝐙𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐛 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐢, Disability Advocate and Master’s Student at Curtin University

📅𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲)
⏰𝟏𝟎.𝟎𝟎 𝐀.𝐌. - 𝟏𝟏.𝟎𝟎 𝐀.𝐌 (𝐆𝐌𝐓+𝟕)
📍𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

To register, please scan the QR code on the poster or click the link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZFItDcmNSdidUoLWj16xXg #/registration

11/05/2026

06/05/2026

CHRE encourages writers, students, and human rights practitioners to submit for the Portside Review Human Rights Essay Prize.
This year’s Rainbow Pride theme calls for powerful non‑fiction essays engaging LGBTQIA2s+ rights, lived experience, and resistance at a critical global moment.

Details and guidelines are available here:

Human Rights Essay Prize: Rainbow Pride SUBMISSIONS OPEN ~ SUBMISSIONS OPEN ~ The Human Rights Essay Prize is an annual initiative by Portside Review dedicated to amplifying voices that challenge injustice and inspire change. Established through a bequest from activists Baden Offord, Christopher Ma...