Human rights photo comp begins at home

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The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a new photo competition inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt's famous quote: “Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home..."

The official theme for the competition is "Home", with the Commission hoping to raise awareness about human rights issues in Australia.

The competition includes an open category and a separate category for under 18s, with winners in each group awarded a $600 voucher to spend at JB HiFi, Apple or a camera store. Runners up will receive a $100 voucher.

The competition closes on 30 September 2017.

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'Semblance' by Kane Lehanneur. Under 18 Winner, 2012 Human Rights Photo Competition. “This photo depicts the human struggle faced by many teenagers all over the world today,
'Semblance' by Kane Lehanneur. Under 18 Winner, 2012 Human Rights Photo Competition. “This photo depicts the human struggle faced by many teenagers all over the world today," Lehanneur. "One in eight teenagers suffer from depression. It is often hidden from society and gone unnoticed, which can make it hard to overcome.”
'Post War Education' by Richard Wainwright. From the 2011 Human Rights Photo Competition.
'Post War Education' by Richard Wainwright. From the 2011 Human Rights Photo Competition. "School boys walk through the village of Luzira in Northern Uganda. Communities have started resettling back to Luzira following a brutal decades long war. Most people fled to IDP camps where there was very limited access to education. Now the war has ended education has become a priority."
'Nimboi's Bat' by Sean Spencer. Winner, 2011 Human Rights Photo Competition.
'Nimboi's Bat' by Sean Spencer. Winner, 2011 Human Rights Photo Competition. "This photo was taken during the Alpurrurulam lantern parade in 2010 as a part of the Christmas holiday program for the community," says Spencer. "The children of Alpurrurulam made lanterns and had a parade at the end of the week.

 

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