Giridharan Sivaraman

Commonwealth Race Discrimination Commissioner at @AusHumanRights. All views here are my own.

[Prof. Dr. Fethi Mansouri @FethiMansouri]

This year, the UNESCO Chair was thrilled to be able to re-institute the annual UNESCO Chair Oration, with a thought-provoking presentation delivered by the Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner, @RaceCommrAus
on the topic of “The Racism of Benign Assimilation.”

below:

[Giridharan Sivaraman @RaceCommrAus]

As long as racism persists in Australian newsrooms, their reporting will not be truly inclusive. My piece in the @GuardianAus https://t.co/sywnAYm89k

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

First Nations Co CEO Marni Tuala will discuss solutions to eradicate systemic racism at this year's Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture on 1 November. Learn more and register for this free online event: https://t.co/dWdZeo5gyv
#AusHumanRights

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds has today penned an opinion piece in The Guardian, calling out the latest setbacks in Australia for child rights and urging National Cabinet to make child wellbeing a priority.
#AusHumanRights #HelpWayEarlier
https://t.co/xOYZ3SHtej

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald and Dr Marlene Krasovitsky, spokesperson for the EveryAGE Counts Campaign, will address the National Press Club on Wednesday 25 September.
Book your tickets at https://t.co/LaHLoiNmIK
#AusHumanRights #agediscrimination

[Giridharan Sivaraman @RaceCommrAus]

I was privileged to be at #Garma2024. It's a profound experience and I will be forever grateful to the Yolngu people for their generosity and welcome to their land. Whilst there I spoke at length to the ABC about racism in Australia. https://t.co/BmMfQ4bEHC

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

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

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss is wants to hear from First Nations people across the country to help inform her agenda for the next 5yrs. To complete the survey, visit https://t.co/KX8jRb8Hd9
Face to face consultations coming soon.

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess has urged the Federal Government to make a stronger commitment to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations, if the vision for a more inclusive Australia is to ever be achieved.

Read more: https://t.co/9UcK59yp2T

[Giridharan Sivaraman @RaceCommrAus]

With a new immigration minister, it's time for a reset in our language on migrants and asylum-seekers. We need an anti-racist approach that doesn't dehumanise or scapegoat. My piece in @GuardianAus.

https://t.co/266Yjn8Xaz

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

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. https://t.co/wr7OpZmNnb #StopRacism

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

National Children's Comm'r Anne Hollonds & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Comm'r Katie Kiss have released a joint media statement on the ineffective & harmful policies around child justice being promoted in lead up to the QLD election https://t.co/LM9QrgjIq5

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

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: https://t.co/wr7OpZmNnb
#AusHumanRights #StopRacism

[Giridharan Sivaraman @RaceCommrAus]

Today, I penned an op-ed over the fierce backlash facing Laura Tingle.
The fact is racism remains a sad reality in our society, and talking about it shouldn't be so difficult or maligned.
https://t.co/PUPkWDpEGw

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Addressing #workplacesexualharassment has never been more critical, with 1 in 3 Australians having experienced it in the last 5 years. If you have been sexually harassed at work, have your say through our #SpeakingfromExperience project: https://t.co/xLr5PdF1oU

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

First Nations consultations across Australia are underway! Help shape the future of a groundbreaking National Anti-Racism Framework through face-to-face, virtual consultations, or online survey. More info: https://t.co/bubCuCtzW0 #antiracism #firstnations #AusHumanRights

[Giridharan Sivaraman @RaceCommrAus]

I'm honoured to lead a historic, independent, @AusHumanRights study into racism, interpersonal and structural in the university sector.

https://t.co/em8MM1Q3VF