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Castan Centre for Human Rights Law
The Castan Centre is a world-renowned academic centre using its human rights expertise to create a more just world where human rights are respected and protected, allowing people to pursue their lives in freedom and with dignity.
Who we are
The Centre’s innovative approach to public engagement and passion for human rights are redefining how an academic institution can create important and lasting change. The Centre is named after the late Ron Castan AM QC, a passionate advocate of human rights.
News and Events
- (Recordings of the Conference will be available soon) Castan Centre Annual Human Rights Law Conference - 22 July 2022
- Recording - There's never been a better time: Enhancing the protection of human rights in Australia - 4 August 2022
- Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee in relation to its Inquiry into the Application of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, June 2022
What we do
We have over 20 years of experience in human rights research, education, training, consultancy and writing human rights reports and submissions for the betterment of our communities, both locally and globally. We utilise the Centre’s world-class human rights expertise to influence public debate and government policy by providing impartial and independent views on important human rights issues to government, engaging regularly with traditional and mainstream media.
Castan Centre for Human Rights Law - The Official Blog
The blog showcases our research analysing current human rights issues and features our academics, early career researchers and HDR students.
Donate
Your donation will support the translation of human rights research into impact on society with the goal of systemic change by improving law reform and practice in Australia and beyond