Welcome to the Citizen of Humanity Website

The Citizen of Humanity project is an nation wide Australian initiative by the National Committee for Human Rights Education (NCHRE) aimed at increasing public awareness of Human Rights and appreciation of the diversities amongst our communities. A convergence of state programs, the Citizen of Humanity project shares knowledge and tools to promote awareness of the existence and content of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The project aims to further the level of Human Rights Education, with the three main goals of;

1. The promotion of knowledge about Human Rights,
2. Encouraging greater appreciation and affinity for Human Rights values,
3. Developing the capacity of community members to take action to protect and promote their own rights and the rights of others in their community.

"I am currently working with the Education Minister, Julia Gillard, to ensure that human rights education is promoted in Australia. And to that end, ensure it forms part of the civics and citizenship curriculum for students of all age groups in each State and Territory." (Attorney-General, The Hon Robert McClelland MP, 28th May 2009)
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