What is HRCA?

The Human Rights Council of Australia Inc is a private non-government organization which promotes understanding of and respect for human rights for all persons without discrimination through adherence to the International Bill of Rights, and other human rights instruments, internationally and within Australia.

The Council was established in 1978 and for many years, under the leadership of James Dunn, has been an important link between the Australian human rights movement and human rights activists in other parts of the world. The Council is affiliated with the International League of Human Rights and has Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC.

The Human Rights Council of Australia Inc is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984 (N.S.W.) and is a non-profit organization.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Human Rights Council of Australia are

• to promote a better understanding and the implementation of human rights
• to monitor and make public the performance of governments in complying with their international human rights obligations
• to contribute particularly to the promotion and protection of Human Rights in Australia and the Asian-Pacific region
• to promote the further development of Australian policy with respect to human rights