Australasian Centre for Human Rights and Health Inc.

The Australasian Centre for Human Rights and Health Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting human rights and health, with a focus on building safer and stronger families. It operates as a think tank, proposing innovative solutions to address family violence and related issues.

Mission and Activities

The organization emphasizes community participation in research and education. Its primary activities include running workshops for the prevention of family violence, advocating against dowry abuse, and promoting gender equality and mental health awareness[2][4]. The Centre empowers communities through educational programs and research, aiming to strengthen family relationships and prevent harm.

Key Programs and Achievements

• Anti-Dowry Abuse Campaign: Launched in 2013, this campaign successfully turned into Recommendation #156 in the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence 2016 Report and became law in Victoria on 29 March 2019[1][3].

• United We Stand (UWS) Program: This is a primary prevention program for family violence, developed in collaboration with the Australian South Asian community. It includes video resources and discussions on gender equity, patriarchy, and arranged marriages[3].

• Mutual Cultural Respect (MCR) and Mutual Relational Respect (MRR) Workshops: Over 740 participants have taken part in these workshops, which focus on building respectful relationships[1].

• Dowry Abuse Prevention Workshops: More than 600 participants have been engaged in these workshops, demonstrating the Centre's efforts to address dowry-related issues[1].

Impact and Recognition

The organization has appeared in media more than 70 times, influencing both local and international communities through its advocacy and educational initiatives[1]. Its work is supported by government grants, such as those from the Victorian Government's Department of Premier and Cabinet[3].

Structure and Governance

Australasian Centre for Human Rights and Health Inc. is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)[2]. It continues to build on its mission by engaging in community participatory research and advocacy for human rights and health issues.

[1] https://www.achrh.org [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/5f688c49-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282 [3] https://www.achrh.org/united-we-stand/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/5f688c49-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/documents/20a835b3-37bf-ee11-9079-00224893d32a [5] https://humanrights.gov.au