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No Human Rights Act
The Government response to the National Human Righs Consultation includes a National Human Rights Framework but no Act. 
Compassion for Refugees
Bishop Christopher Saunders, Chair of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, has called for leadership from politicians, and a more compassionate and human approach to asylum seekers.
Vulnerability of International Students
A workshop cohosted by Universities Australia and the Australian Human Rights Commission points to a variety of factors which render international students vulnerable to human rights abuses.
World Environment Day
Register your activities or check the Around the World Archive for actions ideas for 5 June.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sunday
Start planning now for 4 July and keep an eye on the NATSICC website for liturgy materials.
JRS Winter Balls in Sydney & Brisbane
Get a table together to have fun and support the work of the Jesuit Refugee Service.
more events ...
Ecological Examen Prayer
This version of the five step Ignatian Examen helps us to reflect on our relationship with creation.
The Social Inclusion Agenda
This discussion paper from Catholic Social Services Australia explains the origins of the social inclusion agenda, why it matters, and how Catholic Social Teaching and action can contribute.
CERD Petition
Concerned Australians are organising a petition to the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racism calling for the full reinstatement of the Racial Discrimination Act. More information and a link to the petition
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Did you know that the Faith Doing Justice project was conceived in Hong Kong? It took several years to find the technical and financial support needed to make it a reality. Along the way a range of people and organisations have become part of the story.
My final editorial seems an appropriate place to tell the story of how we have reached this point, and to reflect on challenges for the future of the project.
Sandie Cornish
Editor
"The traditional indigenous vision of development focuses on human development in its entirety and understands that the earth and environment are sacred and good for our use; these gifts, needed for human existence, should not be abused...
A human rights-based approach to development that takes into account collective rights and the ethos of benefit-sharing that affirms their vital connection to their lands and territories needs to be promoted. In addition to the economic dimension, development must include also social, cultural and spiritual elements."
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Permanent Observer of the Holy See, at the U.N. Economic and Social Council's 9th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 21 April 2010
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