An initiative of the National Anti-Racism Strategy that aims to empower individuals & organisations to prevent & respond effectively to racism in Australia.
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
1 Aug 2024
Do you know racism when you see it?
If you experience something, hear something or see something directed at First Nations people, we want to know about it.
Visit callitout.com.au to log your report NOW!
#njp #nationaljusticeproject #callitout #racism
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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…
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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.
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We all have more to learn about the way racism operates in Australia. See thread for more.
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15 Jul 2024
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
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
10 Jul 2024
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
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"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
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
30 Apr 2024
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
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
20 Mar 2024
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/…
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
18 Mar 2024
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.
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
18 Mar 2024
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…
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
15 Mar 2024
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
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
14 Mar 2024
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
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Racism.ItStopsWithMe retweeted
13 Mar 2024
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/…
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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
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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…
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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:
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1 Mar 2024
"We like to think that racism is a historic thing, but no, it's not, it's not behind us. The truth is that racism is still here now in 2024" says Commissioner Oscar. "It still causes real and serious harm to our people and to the whole community" @abcnews abc.net.au/news/2024-03-01/r…
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1 Mar 2024
Across the country, First Nations women and girls who engaged with the Wiyi Yani U Thangani project expressed their willingness to volunteer their efforts, expertise and community connections to ensure a better relationship between communities and police.
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Communities are providing tangible solutions to many of these issues. We must listen and commit to resourcing holistic, culturally responsive interventions that disrupt disadvantage and break the cycles of over-incarceration. Learn more: itstopswithme.humanrights.go…
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