Australia’s policy of mandatory detention

Australia’s policy of mandatory detention

May 6 marks the 20th anniversary of Australia’s policy of mandatory detention.

Racism. No way! promotes anti-racism education programs, strategies and resources which are appropriate for use in Australian schools.

Anti-racism strategies

If you would like to contribute information on your school or class anti-racism education strategy or submit a piece of work for publication on this site, visit our share and contribute page. For inspiration and ideas, see the news and initiatives archives.

Cultural exchange stories

Do you have a cultural exchange story to share? Send us the details. We can feature your school in our school stories section.

Please note: If you are under 18 years of age, please ask your parent/guardian for permission before sending an email.

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The 2025 theme is “60th anniversary of

International Day for the Elimination of Racial

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Students celebrating Harmony Week

Harmony Week 2024 – 18 -24 March.

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Artistic image with the words Freedom, Equality and Justice for all

World Human Rights Day – 10 Dec.

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Sunday 2 July - Sunday 9 July.The

Refugee Week 2023

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Sunday 18 June - Saturday 24 JuneRefugee

National Reconciliation Week 2023

May 25, 2023

27 May - 3 JuneBe the Voice

International Day for the Elimination of Racial

March 21, 2023

2023 Theme: 75th anniversary of the UDHR

a set of three images of three individuals of different ages from different ethnic backgrounds

World Human Rights Day – 10 Dec.

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Where, after all, do universal human rights

a picture with a bird and the theme

UN International Day of Peace – 21

September 20, 2022

Each year the International Day of Peace

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