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29 Sep

UNESCO Chair Oration

Founded in 2013, the UNESCO Chair Oration is an annual lecture delivered by a pre-eminent leader, advocate and/or thinker in social justice, cultural diversity and human rights.

This year Daniela Gavshon, the Australia Director of Human Rights Watch will speak on the topic of 'Making the Most of Middle Power Status: Australia, Human Rights and a Changing World'.

The one hour oration will be followed by a Q&A.

Date	Times
Mon 29 Sep	5:30pm - 7:30pm

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