The International Human Rights Education Conference 'Educating for Human Rights, Peace and Intercultural Dialogue', will be held at the University of Western Sydney between 4-6 November 2010.

The conference has been organised in response to the UN World Programme for Human Rights Education to advance the human rights education, in particular in Australia and Asia Pacific region.

Conference workshops and world class speakers will focus on the contribution of human rights culture to the good functioning of civil society; highlight key trends and achievements in human rights education; and, in particular, aim to secure greater commitment for future human rights education. It will also have a strong development and Indigenous component.

Important dates

• Call for papers ends - 9 July 2010
• Registration ends - 22 October 2010
• Early bird registration ends - 1 October 2010

The Australian Human Rights Commission is a supporter of the Conference.

For more information, including conference program, speakers and booking details, visit: www.humanrightseducationconference2010.com.au