HUMAN RIGHTS – HAVE YOUR SAY February 25, 2009

YACVic Update
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HUMAN RIGHTS – HAVE YOUR SAY
Did you know Australia is the only democracy without comprehensive Human Rights protections? This might be about to change for the better. The Federal Government has started community consultations about human rights, and is asking whether we need a bill or charter to protect them. It’s time for young people to have their say about this
decision – because it’s your right.

Working with some amazing young people, the Australian Human Rights Group and Youthlaw have put together a range of easy to use tools so young people can have their say easily, safely and quickly.

There are 3 ‘youth friendly’ ways young people can get their message
to the government:

1) They can use our easy online opinion form at
www.humanrightsact.tv/submission
2) They can send an SMS to 0428 415 939 saying what human rights are
important to them, or how they want them protected. Remember to include your name and post code, and we will forward it to the
consultation for you. Messages cost your standard text message rate.
3) Make a videoblog, or youtube clip, and upload it at
www.humanrightsact.tv/submission

Submissions must be received by May 29.