HUMAN RIGHTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change threatens fundamental human rights including the right to life itself. However, it is those least responsible for climate change, namely people in the developing world, young people and future generations who will be most affected. This raises questions of equity and imposes a moral obligation on the developed world to act.

This year’s Oration will be delivered by Dan Adams who, in 2006, organised the Make Poverty History Concert which reached a global audience of 20 million people. Dan is also the Young Victorian of the Year for 2008 and a board member of The Oaktree Foundation.

Opening address by the Attorney-General, The Hon Rob Hulls.

When: Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 12.30pm to 1.30pm (followed by light lunch)

Where: Zinc @ Federation Square, Corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000

The Oration is a free event. However, registrations are required before Wednesday, 3 December 2008

RSVPs to:
Liam Fitzgerald
Tel: (03) 9281 7167
TTY: (03) 9281 7110
Toll-free: (1800) 13 41 42 (country callers)
Email: liam.fitzgerald@veohrc.vic.gov.au

Special needs:
A sign interpreter will be made available. Please advise at time of registration if you require an attendant carer or any other support and if you have any dietary requirements.

Media contact:
Ian Row
Tel: (03) 9281 7138
Mob: 0408 126 396

www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au