Peace Day 2022
In September 2022,Youth for Human Rights Australia, Victorian Chapter, in collaboration with COMMON (Centre of Melbourne Multifaith & Others Network), WIN (Women’s Interfaith Network) Foundation, and Somali Community Inc. hosted a UN International Peace Day Event with hundreds of invited guests from many different faiths & multicultural groups of Melbourne.
We had a special guest performance by the legendary Kate Ceberano and her guitarist Kathleen Halloran.
We had Vanisre Rajasegaran performing with her dad, as well as a wonderful duet performance by Nadia Asikin and Hwan-yi Choo. Added to this was a fantastic performance by the Minang Saiyo Children’s Dance Group.
The day was a great success, spreading the message of Youth for Human Rights and Peace for Mankind through Multi-Faith and Multi-Cultural collaboration.
There were many dignitaries including the Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, Vivienne Nguyen, and Vice President of the National Sikh Council of Australia, Narinderpal Singh Bhalla.
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2022
In December 2022 we held the International Day of Human Rights event. This was a multicultural, multifaith, interfaith, community, Human Rights event.
Jessica Fairlie and her father Andrew gave a stellar performance. Their songs shared the message of communities coming together as one in the name of Human Rights.
Community groups and members were acknowledged with a Human Rights In Action Award. The awards were to recognize the work done during the pandemic years, from homework clubs, foodbank drives, toy drives, and Human Rights education, to name a few.
Here’s some feedback from guests:
“Beautiful songs by Jessica and her father Andrew, which set the tone for the event. The YHR materials provided are a very good take for self-education and for others.”
“I loved seeing all different cultures being gathered together and sharing each other’s stories and love. The songs by Jessica and Andrew were very touching to the heart and meaningful. Exploring the meaning of ‘being one’ and ‘freedom.’”
“What a beautiful collection of wonderful people doing amazing work in the community. I loved seeing and hearing about all the awardees and the amazing work they have been doing. The performance was beautiful.”