The Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Neighbourhood Justice Centre are holding a series of community meetings for local Yarra residents and workers to have their say about human rights.

Come and have your say about human rights at one of five community meetings taking place in the City of Yarra during June as part of the Everyday People, Everyday Rights project.

People of all ages, backgrounds and walks-of-life are encouraged to attend. Through a range of fun and interactive activities, you will have the chance to explore what human rights mean to you and your community and how they relate to your day-to-day life.

You will also have an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the development of new resources to inform the wider Victorian community about human rights.

Understanding human rights means you are better able to stand up for your rights. At least 10 Yarra residents will also have the opportunity to take part in the Human Rights Facilitator Training Program, starting in July.

If you would like the chance to apply for this program and lead your community in achieving greater freedom, respect, equality and dignity, be sure to attend one of the community meetings! If you would like to attend a community meeting you need to register. But hurry, the meetings commence soon and places are limited.

To register and for further information visit www.neighbourhoodjustice.vic.gov.au/goto/humanrights or contact Jessie Lees on 9032 3404 or jessie.lees@veohrc.vic.gov.au Everyday People, Everyday Rights is a partnership between the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission and the Neighbourhood Justice Centre.

Community meetings:

Thurs 17 June 6.00 - 7.30pm Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond

Tues 22 June 2.00 - 3.30pm North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House, 20 Solly Avenue, Princes Hill

Wed 23 June 6.30 - 8.00pm Edinburgh Gardens Community Room, 605 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy

Sat 26 June 11.00am - 12.30pm Abbotsford Convent Community Room, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford

Wed 30 June 6.00 - 7.30pm Fitzroy Town Hall Reading Room, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy

Auslan and other interpreters will be provided on request. Please contact Jessie Lees if you require an interpreter, carer or have any other needs. Jessie Lees - email: jessie.lees@veohrc.vic.gov.au, Tel: 9032 3404 TTY:1300 289 621 Interpreters:1300 152 494