VicEO+HumanRights

Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission. For more info or to make a complaint, call us on 1300 292 153.

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

It’s been two successful weeks since @VEOHRC released the ‘Talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity’ booklet. Offering advice and practical tips for parents to support their families, the booklet can be found here: https://t.co/SOtrjX6pUB
#parenting

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

This booklet is for those who have learned that their child may be LGBTIQA+ or questioning. Parents and carers understanding, beliefs and opinions around sexuality and gender identity may vary greatly. It is a collaboration with the Raising Children Network.

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

@VEOHRC is proud to release ‘Talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity’. Supporting parents & caregivers to have good talks with teens and young adults about gender and sexuality, and to support them to be happy, healthy and safe. https://t.co/SOtrjX5S53

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Did you know the law protects you from experiencing #LGBTIQA+ #discrimination at work in Victoria? Download our fact sheets in a range of languages to find out about LGBTIQA+ #employee rights at work: https://t.co/KilXJGd4eM

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

It also comes with new factsheets to help #LGBTIQA+ employees understand their rights at work. Read the guideline and download the factsheets at: https://t.co/6YzWjqMnaf (3/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

#LGBTIQA+ employees have a right to safe and inclusive workplaces in Victoria. So, today, we are proud to launch our new Guideline: LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Workplaces. (1/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

The guideline is an essential tool with practical information and actions to help employers comply with their legal duty to eliminate discrimination against #LGBTIQA+ employees under the Equal Opportunity Act. (2/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

That's Day 4, done! Our Commissioner Ro and Travis Lovett complete 30 kms as part of the Walk for Truth (link to video clip)
https://t.co/nuej7J7sDo

#walkfortruth @TravLovett

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Tomorrow, and every day, is a day to #GoRainbow and stand against #LGBTIQA+ #discrimination. If you, or someone you know, has experienced discrimination due to #sexualorientation, #gender or #sexcharacteristics, we can help: 1300 292 153 or [email protected]. (3/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

As the #IDAHOBIT day approaches tomorrow, we reaffirm our commitment to making our state a place where every individual can feel safe, welcome and valued - and live free from #discrimination, #hate and conversion practices. (1/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

It’s a time to celebrate the efforts of those who fight for LGBTIQA+ rights, including ensuring Victoria’s new #AntiVilification law protects #LGBTIQA+ people against harmful hate, as we continue to eliminate all forms of LGBTIQA+ #discrimination, in employment and beyond. (2/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Tomorrow, and every day, is a day to #GoRainbow and stand against #LGBTIQA+ #discrimination. If you, or someone you know, has experienced discrimination due to #sexualorientation, #gender or #sexcharacteristics, we can help on 1300 292 153 or [email protected] (3/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

It’s a time to celebrate the efforts of those who fight for LGBTIQA+ rights, including ensuring Victoria’s new #AntiVilification law protects #LGBTIQA+ people against harmful hate, as we continue to eliminate all forms of LGBTIQA+ #discrimination - in employment and beyond. (2/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Take a look at all Victorian Law Week events for this year and find out how to get involved at: https://t.co/scsX6tRtoL (3/3) @VicLawFoundn

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

What can you do when the law meets your life? Find out at Victorian Law Week, running next week from 19-25 May to provide vital information to Victorians about their rights and responsibilities at more than 100 community-based events across the state. (1/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Join our free online event ‘Preventing race discrimination in the workplace’ on Wednesday 21 May, 12pm – 1pm, for valuable insights on racism in workplaces and practical methods to address and prevent racial discrimination in your organisation: https://t.co/Igx8KFKnR9 (2/3)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

Today is Yom Hashoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day, the day we commemorate the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust and for the Jewish resistance during the period from 1933 to 1945, and pay tribute to the courage of the survivors.

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

The new law replaces the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and will be a more accessible and effective #AntiVilification law. We welcome this significant milestone in Victoria’s fight against #HateSpeech & #HateConduct. Read our media statement https://t.co/g7ax8JeLF5 (2/2)

[VicEO+HumanRights @VEOHRC]

We welcome stronger protections against harmful #hate conduct with the Victorian Parliament’s passing of the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024 today. (1/2)

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) reminds us to reflect, learn more about, and act against racism in Australia. We need to work together, if we are to make meaningful change and end racism.
👥 Find out more here: https://t.co/PWfNnZ85WS
#EliminateRacism