Sydney Peace Foundation
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Awards the annual Sydney Peace Prize, Australia's international prize for peace, promoting global justice, human rights and nonviolence.
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We are honoured to announce that Judge Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and eminent international jurist, will receive the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize for a lifetime of advocating for accountability in the face of crimes against #Humanity.
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In this episode of HEDx, Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams discusses his new Vantage Point essay, 'Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia’s future'.
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🎧 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/e...
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 AM
In this episode of HEDx, Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor Professor George Williams discusses his new Vantage Point essay, 'Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia’s future'.
📖 Buy the essay: australiainstitute.org.au/store/aiming...
🎧 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/e...
📖 Buy the essay: australiainstitute.org.au/store/aiming...
🎧 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/e...
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"How could someone be so twisted?" said the media regarding the person making nursery rhyme videos.
From the archive: chaser.com.au/entertainmen...
From the archive: chaser.com.au/entertainmen...
December 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
"How could someone be so twisted?" said the media regarding the person making nursery rhyme videos.
From the archive: chaser.com.au/entertainmen...
From the archive: chaser.com.au/entertainmen...
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“We live in one of the richest countries in the world... yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care... so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world... yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care... so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
✍️ Sign our petition urging our parliament to launch an inquiry into AUKUS: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parlia...
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People in #Gaza need an unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid.
While UNRWA is ready to deliver shelter supplies for up to 1.3 million people, the Israeli Authorities continue to block the Agency from bringing aid in.
The scale of UNRWA's work in Gaza must be restored to its fullest capacity.
While UNRWA is ready to deliver shelter supplies for up to 1.3 million people, the Israeli Authorities continue to block the Agency from bringing aid in.
The scale of UNRWA's work in Gaza must be restored to its fullest capacity.
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
People in #Gaza need an unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid.
While UNRWA is ready to deliver shelter supplies for up to 1.3 million people, the Israeli Authorities continue to block the Agency from bringing aid in.
The scale of UNRWA's work in Gaza must be restored to its fullest capacity.
While UNRWA is ready to deliver shelter supplies for up to 1.3 million people, the Israeli Authorities continue to block the Agency from bringing aid in.
The scale of UNRWA's work in Gaza must be restored to its fullest capacity.
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Where are your responses and proposed actions in the face of confirmation of what we're still witnessing, @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social.
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Where are your responses and proposed actions in the face of confirmation of what we're still witnessing, @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social.
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
You were quick to applaud the "ceasefire" that never was. What more lies, obfuscation and platitudes do you have for us now. #auspol #GazaHolocaust
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🔹 UNRWA resumes health services in North Gaza & expands learning for 47,000 children amid ongoing access restrictions.
🔹 93% of school buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Our latest report on #Gaza and the #WestBank: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...
🔹 93% of school buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Our latest report on #Gaza and the #WestBank: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔹 UNRWA resumes health services in North Gaza & expands learning for 47,000 children amid ongoing access restrictions.
🔹 93% of school buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Our latest report on #Gaza and the #WestBank: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...
🔹 93% of school buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
Our latest report on #Gaza and the #WestBank: www.unrwa.org/resources/re...
On International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we pay tribute to Judge Navi Pillay for her tireless work in gender equality
Please listen to this interview with our 2025 Laureate #SydneyPeacePrize
womensagenda.com.au/podcast/how-...
Please listen to this interview with our 2025 Laureate #SydneyPeacePrize
womensagenda.com.au/podcast/how-...
How an International Court judge thinks about hope
Justice Navi Pillay on The Women's Agenda Podcast.
womensagenda.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
On International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we pay tribute to Judge Navi Pillay for her tireless work in gender equality
Please listen to this interview with our 2025 Laureate #SydneyPeacePrize
womensagenda.com.au/podcast/how-...
Please listen to this interview with our 2025 Laureate #SydneyPeacePrize
womensagenda.com.au/podcast/how-...
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Another great piece on our 2025 #SydneyPeacePrize laureate Navi Pillay
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
South Africa-born legal expert: Israel apartheid worse — AAP - Australian Associated Press
A trail-blazing international judge awarded the Sydney Peace Prize has savaged Israel for its war crimes in Gaza constituting genocide.
apple.news
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Another great piece on our 2025 #SydneyPeacePrize laureate Navi Pillay
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
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Australia’s democracy has changed radically since 1975.
So many more women in parliament, but less o in the Colaition
So many more minor party and independent MPs
And each MP now has so many more constituents…
Great article/graphs from @browne90.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
So many more women in parliament, but less o in the Colaition
So many more minor party and independent MPs
And each MP now has so many more constituents…
Great article/graphs from @browne90.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
How Australian democracy has changed since 1975, in six charts
50 years on from the Dismissal, how has Australian democracy changed? Here are six ways that Australian politics looks very different to when Gough Whitlam was PM in November 1975.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Australia’s democracy has changed radically since 1975.
So many more women in parliament, but less o in the Colaition
So many more minor party and independent MPs
And each MP now has so many more constituents…
Great article/graphs from @browne90.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
So many more women in parliament, but less o in the Colaition
So many more minor party and independent MPs
And each MP now has so many more constituents…
Great article/graphs from @browne90.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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NSW Police fought tooth and nail to prevent a pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbor Bridge.
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
November 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
NSW Police fought tooth and nail to prevent a pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbor Bridge.
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
NSW Police allow neo-Nazis to rally.
NSW Police use their powers to beat-up/arrest peaceful pro-Palestinian activists.
NSW Police have no powers to stop neo-Nazis.
All cool and normal. #auspol
Another great piece on our 2025 #SydneyPeacePrize laureate Navi Pillay
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
South Africa-born legal expert: Israel apartheid worse — AAP - Australian Associated Press
A trail-blazing international judge awarded the Sydney Peace Prize has savaged Israel for its war crimes in Gaza constituting genocide.
apple.news
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Another great piece on our 2025 #SydneyPeacePrize laureate Navi Pillay
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
#Palestine #apartheid #Justice
apple.news/ANmUEZEeaRfy...
On Thursday Judge Navi Pillay received the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize for a lifetime’s work for #peace with #justice
www.sbs.com.au/news/video/f...
www.sbs.com.au/news/video/f...
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay awarded Sydney Peace Prize
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has been awarded this year's Sydney Peace Prize for what the jury described as a lifetime's work devoted to human rights, peace, justice and ...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
On Thursday Judge Navi Pillay received the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize for a lifetime’s work for #peace with #justice
www.sbs.com.au/news/video/f...
www.sbs.com.au/news/video/f...
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✊ 3 days to go
💵 Free and online (Zoom)
🕰️ 20 October (Monday), 8:30 PM (Sydney Australia time)
🤓 Register today and learn more via www.wcaa.org.au/events
#worldpeace #worlddemocracy #peace #democracy @democracywithoutborders.org @sydneypeace.bsky.social @lowyinstitute.bsky.social
💵 Free and online (Zoom)
🕰️ 20 October (Monday), 8:30 PM (Sydney Australia time)
🤓 Register today and learn more via www.wcaa.org.au/events
#worldpeace #worlddemocracy #peace #democracy @democracywithoutborders.org @sydneypeace.bsky.social @lowyinstitute.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
✊ 3 days to go
💵 Free and online (Zoom)
🕰️ 20 October (Monday), 8:30 PM (Sydney Australia time)
🤓 Register today and learn more via www.wcaa.org.au/events
#worldpeace #worlddemocracy #peace #democracy @democracywithoutborders.org @sydneypeace.bsky.social @lowyinstitute.bsky.social
💵 Free and online (Zoom)
🕰️ 20 October (Monday), 8:30 PM (Sydney Australia time)
🤓 Register today and learn more via www.wcaa.org.au/events
#worldpeace #worlddemocracy #peace #democracy @democracywithoutborders.org @sydneypeace.bsky.social @lowyinstitute.bsky.social
For those in Canberra, the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Laureate Judge Navi Pillay will give the National Press Club address on 4 November
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October 29, 2025 at 3:54 AM
For those in Canberra, the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Laureate Judge Navi Pillay will give the National Press Club address on 4 November
npc.org.au/events/judge...
npc.org.au/events/judge...
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The 2025 Edward Said Memorial Lecture.
Keynote Speaker: Chris Hedges
Don't miss it.
youtu.be/MGqtPIR8rFU
Keynote Speaker: Chris Hedges
Don't miss it.
youtu.be/MGqtPIR8rFU
Chris Hedges: 'Requiem for Gaza' - Edward Said Memorial Lecture 2025
YouTube video by Consortium News
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October 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The 2025 Edward Said Memorial Lecture.
Keynote Speaker: Chris Hedges
Don't miss it.
youtu.be/MGqtPIR8rFU
Keynote Speaker: Chris Hedges
Don't miss it.
youtu.be/MGqtPIR8rFU
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"You’re not really holding out hope that environment laws passed with the blessing of Matt Canavan are going to really fix the problems."
"If Matt Canavan thinks they're good laws, I reckon the koalas should be nervous."
@ebonybennett.bsky.social @leanneminshull.bsky.social
#auspol
"If Matt Canavan thinks they're good laws, I reckon the koalas should be nervous."
@ebonybennett.bsky.social @leanneminshull.bsky.social
#auspol
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"You’re not really holding out hope that environment laws passed with the blessing of Matt Canavan are going to really fix the problems."
"If Matt Canavan thinks they're good laws, I reckon the koalas should be nervous."
@ebonybennett.bsky.social @leanneminshull.bsky.social
#auspol
"If Matt Canavan thinks they're good laws, I reckon the koalas should be nervous."
@ebonybennett.bsky.social @leanneminshull.bsky.social
#auspol
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Looking forward to hosting the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture next month.
Jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay will be in Sydney to accept the award this year. 👇🏽
Jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay will be in Sydney to accept the award this year. 👇🏽
Thrilled that @nourhaydar.bsky.social will hosted the Sydney Peace Prize on 6 November Sydney Town Hall
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October 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Looking forward to hosting the 2025 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture next month.
Jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay will be in Sydney to accept the award this year. 👇🏽
Jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay will be in Sydney to accept the award this year. 👇🏽
Thrilled that @nourhaydar.bsky.social will hosted the Sydney Peace Prize on 6 November Sydney Town Hall
events.humanitix.com/2025-sydney-...
events.humanitix.com/2025-sydney-...
October 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Thrilled that @nourhaydar.bsky.social will hosted the Sydney Peace Prize on 6 November Sydney Town Hall
events.humanitix.com/2025-sydney-...
events.humanitix.com/2025-sydney-...
Dr Jane Goodall's final message - each and everyone of you has a role to play ... you make a difference in this world.
Thank you for sharing @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.
October 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Dr Jane Goodall's final message - each and everyone of you has a role to play ... you make a difference in this world.
Thank you for sharing @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social
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Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.
October 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.
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Non-recognition and denial of statehood, to the contrary, rewards Israel's illegal occupation, denial of self-determination, and international crimes. It also fails to address the root causes of terrorism and thus perpetuates indefinite violence. #auspol #NPC
Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing
Appearing yesterday at Canberra's National Press Club, Chris Sidoti and Ben Saul laid out the things Australia can and must do to play our proper part to end the genocide. In coming days we will run t...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Israeli forces have intercepted the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to Gaza, detaining dozens of activists including Greta Thunberg.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/israe...
womensagenda.com.au/latest/israe...
Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla, detain Greta Thunberg
Israeli forces have intercepted the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to Gaza, detaining Greta Thunberg.
womensagenda.com.au
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Israeli forces have intercepted the pro-Palestinian Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to Gaza, detaining dozens of activists including Greta Thunberg.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/israe...
womensagenda.com.au/latest/israe...
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Two globally renowned figures in the field of human rights - Ben Saul and Ben Sidoti - will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 1 October on the topic “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”. 11.30am onwards and will be broadcast live by the ABC’s News channel.
#auspol
#auspol
Two rights experts to address Press Club on Palestine recognition
Two globally renowned figures in the field of human rights will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 1 October on the topic “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”.
johnmenadue.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Two globally renowned figures in the field of human rights - Ben Saul and Ben Sidoti - will address the National Press Club in Canberra on 1 October on the topic “Palestine recognition: necessary but insufficient”. 11.30am onwards and will be broadcast live by the ABC’s News channel.
#auspol
#auspol
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Last week, Jewish Council executive committee member Bart Shteinman joined ABC Canberra to talk about what Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year means for him and for Jews everywhere who are opposing Israel's genocide.
Full interview available at: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Full interview available at: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Last week, Jewish Council executive committee member Bart Shteinman joined ABC Canberra to talk about what Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year means for him and for Jews everywhere who are opposing Israel's genocide.
Full interview available at: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Full interview available at: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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In the occupied #WestBank, Palestinians are facing the worst displacement crisis since 1967.
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In the occupied #WestBank, Palestinians are facing the worst displacement crisis since 1967.
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...