Download or read book Australia's Role in Human Rights in a Changing World: 2019 Whitlam Oration written by Dr Michelle Bachelet and published by Whitlam Institute. This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2019 Whitlam Oration, Australia's Role in Human Rights in a Changing World, was delivered by UN Human Rights Commissioner Dr Michelle Bachelet on the 9th of November at the Seymour Centre in Sydney. In her Oration, UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet spoke to the many challenges facing our world today and the need for governments and people to recognise that “human rights are not impractical philosophical ideals. They are sound policy choices, which build strong, healthy, secure, peaceful and thriving societies.” This edition includes a full transcript of the Oration and introduction from Whitlam Institute Director Ms Leanne Smith.