Protection/Advocate Groups Flashcards
Explain the role of the International Federation of the Red Cross in providing international aid.
The IFRC is an independent volunteer organisation that provides humanitarian aid to people in crisis during and following conflict, disasters and war.
Which organisation is an independent third party which investigates and conciliates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches?
Australian Human Rights Commission
What does the Australian Law Reform Commission do?
The ALRC undertakes research and provides recommendations to reform the law on topics selected by the Attorney-General of Australia.
This organisation is a voluntary organisation concerned with the protection of individual rights and liberties in Queensland. They advocate for legal change and raise awareness of these issues.
The Queensland Council for Civil Liberties.
Explain the function of the Australian Human Rights Centre.
The AHRC is an inter-disciplinary research and teaching institute based in the Faculty of Law, UNSW.
It promotes public awareness and academic scholarship about domestic and international human rights standards, laws and procedures through research projects, education programs and publications.
Identify the association of legal professionals who practise and promote awareness of international human rights standards in Australia.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights
Describe the role of Amnesty International.
Amnesty International is an international NGO that investigates human rights abuses, lobbies governments, exposes violations through media and encourages supporters to protest.
What type of organisation is the Salvation Army and what do they do?
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and charity group who preach their gospel and provide humanitarian aid internationally.
