Racism.ItStopsWithMe

Use this guide to strengthen your anti-racism skillset, and equip yourself with the skills to identify and address myths and misconceptions that arise when talking about racism: itstopswithme.humanrights.go…

Systemic and structural racism affects the way that race and racism is talked about. Myths and misconceptions about racism can prevent us from having meaningful and productive conversations about race and racism.

We all have more to learn about the way racism operates in Australia. See thread for more.

A new report from the Commission has found govts across Australia are failing to address racism, noting a reluctance by many people to use the word ‘racist’ or ‘racism’ because the negative connotations prohibit open discussions. loom.ly/K9PsdRA #StopRacism

A new report from the Commission has found all levels of government across the country are failing to address racism, and that their reluctance to call out racism prevents them from taking effective action. Read the report: loom.ly/K9PsdRA #AusHumanRights #StopRacism

"This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud,’ prompts us to reflect on rebuilding, standing loud & proud in our culture & identity & focusing on the future." Katie Kiss, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner #NAIDOC2024

Did you know? People who report speaking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language are on the rise. Speakers have increased from nearly 64,000 in 2016, to nearly 77,000 in 2021. Learn more from our Face the Facts series loom.ly/rp04Rb4 #AusHumanRights

This year, instead of celebrating ‘Harmony Day’, the Australian Human Rights Commission is redoubling our commitment to challenging racism and promoting racial equity. Learn more about IDERD via our fact sheet: humanrights.gov.au/our-work/…

Calling #IDERD ‘#HarmonyDay’ causes harm to our collective anti-racism journey. Instead, we must meaningfully acknowledge Australia’s deep-seated issues, question the various ways racism shapes our society, and commit to efforts to eliminate racism. #ItStopsWithMe

Conversations about race and racism can be uncomfortable. Some tips for navigating these conversations in an anti-racist way are included in this carousel - we invite you to scroll through the tiles. Visit the anti-racism campaign website: itstopswithme.humanrights.go…

Being ‘not-racist’ is insufficient; we must be actively anti-racist. Learn more about the importance of anti-racism this IDERD by scrolling through this carousel. #IDERD #HarmonyDay #AntiRacism

This IDERD, we’re committed to deepening our understanding of anti-racism. We invite you to join us in strengthening your commitment. Learn more about the history of #IDERD in this AHRC fact sheet: humanrights.gov.au/our-work/… #ItStopsWithMe #HarmonyDay

Keep your eyes out on socials over the following weeks, as we share a series of posts about anti-racism and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (#IDERD). To learn more about IDERD visit: humanrights.gov.au/our-work/…

This International Women's Day, we celebrate First Nations women in all their diversity (including gender-diverse, Sistergirls, and those with trans experience) @June_Oscar #IWD #IWD2024 #WYUT

Australia’s new Race Discrimination Commissioner @GiriDSivaraman, said his immediate priority will be to progress a National Anti-Racism Framework as a central reference point to help guide collective efforts to comprehensively combat racism. Read more: humanrights.gov.au/about/new…

This Mardi Gras, the @ItStopsWithMe campaign celebrates the work of LGBTQIA+ communities to fight for equal justice and opportunity. Acknowledging the impact of intersecting forms of discrimination, we recognise communities leading the work in this space. Learn more:

The Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute and Change Agenda will be proudly launched in partnership with @FirstPortfolio & @GIWLANU, & supported by @indigenous_gov, @OxfamAustralia, @prfoundation1 & @BighART_INC. Register: events.humanitix.com/livestr… #WYUTInstitute #OurChangeAgenda #WYUT

Today, we reflect on Australia's ongoing history of forcibly removing First Nations children from their families and communities. The #NationalApologyDay is also an opportunity to renew calls for the implementation of all remaining Bringing Them Home report recommendations.

The Commission welcomes the appointment of Giridharan Sivaraman as the next Race Discrimination Commissioner, announced this morning by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC. Mr Sivaraman commences his role on Monday March 4. Read more: loom.ly/lrTniE4