How Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are succeeding at the United Nations

How Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
are succeeding at the United Nations

A presentation by Les Malezer, Co-Chair of National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, with Prof Megan Davis, UN Expert Member and Director of the Indigenous Law Centre, UNSW.

Australia's political leaders have no plans or intentions to address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to self-determination. The parliaments remain deaf, and the political machinery cowers from voter backlash. In 2007, the United Nations adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.  Australia voted against the Declaration at that time and, despite endorsing it two years later in 2009, has yet to engage in any meaningful way with our people about human rights.  Now the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are returning to the United Nations to secure their rights. 

On 22 and 23 September 2014, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegates will attend the UN General Assembly to strengthen international action for the rights of Indigenous Peoples. How will Australia fare in this latest international challenge?

Date: Tuesday 12 August 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00pm.
Venue:  Gilbert + Tobin, Level 37, 2 Park St, Sydney. 
Please RSVP to Paola.Svagelli@nationalcongress.com.au by 2pm Monday, 11 August 2014 so we can cater with light refreshments.